COCC receives $750K tech-sector grant to recruit, fund underserved students
Central Oregon Community College recently received a transformative $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation that will be used to recruit…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold public hearing on standards for rural accessory dwelling units
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony on proposed local standards for…
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OSU receiving $180K from feds for research, strategies on fungus killing hops around NW
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Oregon State University will receive more than $180,000 to…
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Oregon jobless rate rises to 3.7% in August — first increase in 2 1/2 years
Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in August from 3.5% in July, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. It’s the first increase…
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Deschutes National Forest greatly widens Cedar Creek Fire closure area due to growth near Waldo, Cultus lakes
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it has expanded its forest closure order for the Cedar Creek Fire to create more efficient firefighting…
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DCSO closing offices Wednesday to attend celebration of life for Lt. Ernie Brown, killed in motorcycle crash
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be closing all offices, including the jail administration office, on Wednesday at 12:30 PM in order for…
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Decision 2022 debate: Bend mayoral candidates Melanie Kebler, Chris Piper Part 2
On Tuesday evening, NewsChannel 21 hosted the first in a series of debates between candidates in the November general election. First up: Bend…
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Vandalism rises across Bend parks; Ponderosa Park has had the most incidents
People enjoying parks around Bend are now having to put up with an illegal and increasing eyesore –…
Continue ReadingCandidate spent $900k on signatures to get on Oregon ballot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The independent candidate for governor in Oregon, Betsy Johnson, spent almost $900,000 to gather signatures to secure a place…
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Bend Park and Rec plans changes, offers survey in bid to avoid future program registration meltdowns
The Bend Park and Recreation District is reaching out to program participants with a survey as it weighs plans to better address a big jump in…
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New ‘area of known wolf activity’ designated on Warm Springs Indian Reservation
A new AKWA (Area of Known Wolf Activity) has been designated on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in the northern Oregon Cascades, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 to air, livestream six Decision 2022 debates in coming weeks
NewsChannel 21 will air a series of six debates in the coming weeks to help voters cast an informed ballot, starting with Tuesday evening’s debate,…
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After 3 1/2 months, still no word when closed Redmond DMV office might reopen
Nearly 3 1/2 months after the Oregon DMV temporarily closed its Redmond office due to staffing issues, it’s still closed – and there’s still no…
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Deschutes County names Robert Tintle new chief financial officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a highly competitive national recruitment, Deschutes County has hired Robert Tintle as its new chief financial…
Continue ReadingGOP nominee from Oregon cleared of campaign cash violation
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Alek Skarlatos, a Republican nominee for Congress in Oregon, was cleared this week of…
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Oregon State University receives $4 million to lead national polar education and arts program
Oregon State University has received $4 million to lead a national program that will engage educators, artists and writers in polar science…
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Wind shift gives C.O. a break from smoke, but DEQ issues air quality advisory through at least Saturday
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Thursday for Coos, Curry,…
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Bend city councilors reflect on Safeway tragedy, discuss vehicle aspect of unsanctioned camping codes
Bend residents have been feeling the effects of the recent shooting at the Eastside Safeway, so it was inevitable that it would come to the…
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Oregon workers’ compensation costs to drop for 10th straight year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In 2023, Oregon employers, on average, will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage, the Oregon Department of Consumer…
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Small fire stopped in area of homeless campers off China Hat road south of Bend
Some southern Bend residents said they were awakened late Tuesday night by the sound of propane tanks exploding from a fire in a transient camp area…
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