Oregon’s biggest city has ‘long way to go’ repairing its rep, Portland’s tourism promoters report
Portland’s “badly damaged” reputation – marked by months of destructive protests, a homeless crisis and record year of homicides – is…
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Juniper Canyon couple treated for injuries after bedroom fire traced to cigarette
A couple were taken to the hospital for treatment after a fire in the bedroom of their Juniper Canyon home Thursday evening that authorities traced…
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Red Cross in Bend says farewell to longtime medical assistant
After more than 20 years of working with the American Red Cross, medical assistant Mark Vieu is retiring. He spoke with NewsChannel 21’s Arielle…
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Two Bend Third Street pharmacies hit by robbery attempts in 24 hours; suspect escapes
A man used a note to try to rob two Bend pharmacies of prescription drugs in 24 hours, leaving empty-handed both times but eluding extensive police…
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OSU receives $7.65 million USDA grant to study impact of wildfire smoke on grapes and wine
Oregon State University researchers and a team of West Coast university collaborators have received a $7.65 million grant to study the impact of…
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Deschutes County, Bend leaders agree to proceed with joint ‘homeless office’ partnership
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors met Thursday afternoon and made progress on coordinating their efforts at tackling the…
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Bend teen’s birthday surprise for dad makes plenty of ‘cents’
Serafina Quercini is a 14 year old Bendite working on a creative gift for her dad’s 70th…
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Redmond looks to improve Central Dry Canyon; some residents want more parks added
The City of Redmond hopes to improve some aspects of the Central Dry Canyon, to make it safer, more accessible and more…
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Oregon DMV reminds that expired license grace period ends Dec. 31 — act now to avoid rush
Oregon’s law enforcement moratorium for expired vehicle registration, driver licenses and ID cards will end on Dec. 31. So if you need to renew, the…
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner challenging fellow Democrat Rep. Kurt Schrader in redrawn District 5
Terrebonne Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner announced Thursday she has launched her 2022 campaign for Oregon’s dramatically redrawn Fifth…
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ODOT to fully close Old McKenzie Pass Highway on Monday
With snow in the Oregon Cascades upon us, maintenance managers with the Oregon Department of Transportation have made the decision to close the…
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Redmond School Board asks Brown, OHA about mask mandate review, return to local control
The Redmond School Board is sending a letter to Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority, asking for details about the state’s promised…
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Five Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss issues at Bend forum
Since 1987, Oregon has had a Democratic governor at the helm, but nearly a dozen Republican candidates are vying to change that in 2022.…
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11 C.O. high school teams advance to state playoffs; Bend, Summit win volleyball openers
Nearly a dozen Central Oregon high school sports teams are getting a chance to compete in the state playoffs for the first since 2019.…
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Bend rapper gives back to C.O. community with fourth year of free Thanksgiving meals
J Meast, a Bend hip-hop artist, is hosting his fourth annual free Thanksgiving dinner event next month. He began the thanksgiving tradition after…
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Bend burglary suspect arrested; police say he rammed patrol car while trying to flee parking lot
A Bend burglary suspect who fled police last Friday rammed one of the police cars that boxed him in as he tried to leave the Pinebrook Plaza parking…
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Redmond High School offers new peer mentorship program to help younger students thrive
Redmond High School juniors and seniors are pairing up with freshmen and sophomores to help them navigate life socially, mentally and academically…
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Pile burning planned on 300 acres in Newberry Caldera
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct about 300 acres of pile burning within the Newberry Caldera. Ignitions are…
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Cascade Natural Gas gets PUC approval of 10% rate hike on residential customers
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Wednesday it recently approved an increase in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers due to the annual…
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Bend tells homeless campers on Hunnell, Clausen roads to clean up, make way for snowplows
Hunnell Road in North Bend isn’t just an access road between highways, it’s where a lot of houseless people call home. The City of Bend has notified…
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