Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency another 60 days, to May 2
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for another 60 days, until May 2.…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy theatre students take home 14 acting honors
Redmond Proficiency Academy theatre students Grace Sorensen and Kendra McGuire are used to performing to an audience, but the pandemic has forced…
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Bend woman charged with burglary, theft after staying in new duplexes for days
A Bend woman was arrested on burglary, criminal trespass and other charges, accused of posing as a potential buyer of a newly built southeast Bend…
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‘Right to Repair’ bill would require manufacturers to ease path to user repairs
With home electronics in heavy use during the ongoing pandemic, the “Right to Repair Act,” (HB 2698) has been introduced in the Oregon…
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Some Bend residents frustrated, upset over online vaccine scheduling
Scheduling vaccines has not been an easy process for some in Deschutes County.…
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Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend, Pt. 3
As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are positively influencing to use…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 32 more COVID-19 related deaths, 437 cases — but sharp weekly declines
There are 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,194, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday while…
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Bend Newport Ave. corridor upgrades set to begin; night work to ease traffic impact
City of Bend Principal Engineer George Franklet described the upcoming Newport Avenue corridor improvements Wednesday as a “big…
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Bend man charged with extortion, accused of threat to report landscaper to ICE
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed an extortion charge Wednesday against a Bend man accused of threatening to turn in a Redmond…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to help Warm Springs, other tribes with water woes
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., reintroduced legislation Wednesday to help improve water quality and services for Oregon’s tribal…
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Jefferson County School Board set to interview 3 superintendent finalists
The Jefferson County School District 509J Board of Directors will be conducting interviews next week with three finalists to become the next…
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Redmond police seek driver who struck minor in crosswalk, gave ride home
Redmond police sought the public’s help Wednesday in finding a motorist who struck a minor in a crosswalk last week and gave the juvenile a ride back…
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Bend police find, arrest three suspects in motel parking lot car theft
A Bend man and two Redmond residents have been arrested on car theft and other charges after a motel employee’s car was stolen while left unlocked…
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Oregon breweries worry alcohol tax hike would cost jobs; bill backers disagree
On Tuesday, House Bill 3296, known as the Addiction Crisis Recovery Act, was introduced in Salem. And like many bills this session, it’s already…
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Oregon OSHA fines Florence restaurant $17,800 for workers’ willful COVID exposure
Oregon OSHA announced Tuesday it has fined a Florence restaurant, The New Blue Hen, $17,800 for willfully exposing workers to COVID-19. It also said…
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Dog attacked, seriously injured by another dog on Eagle Crest trail
Rob Husband still hasn’t found the owners of a dog responsible for attacking and leaving his dog, Nala, seriously injured and in stitches over the…
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Bend-Redmond metro falls from top spot to No. 13 ‘Best-Performing Small City’
Over the last 20-plus years, no city, large or small, was named ‘Best-Performing City’ by the Milken Institute for two straight years — except…
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Former La Pine city councilor rejoins suddenly short-handed council
Just over a month after seating a new council, La Pine’s city council has two…
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Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 related deaths, 528 new cases
There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,162, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Crook County among 16 counties with improved risk levels, starting Friday
Crook County was approved Tuesday to move down from the Extreme Risk to High Risk category, allowing indoor dining and more businesses to reopen…
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