Snowfall won’t stop COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Redmond fairgrounds
Despite snowfall and a winter storm warning, the COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center will continue operations as…
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Oregon reports 12 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 in C.O.; 621 new cases
There are 12 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, two of them in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,056, the Oregon Health…
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With new COVID guidance, C.O. high school football is ready to make a comeback
With new COVID-19 guidance in place from the Oregon Health Authority, outdoor contact sports like high school football can resume in extreme and high…
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‘Not enough time’: C.O. restaurants scramble to prep, reopen indoor dining
The managers and workers at many restaurants in Deschutes County are moving fast, preparing to reopen for limited indoor dining on…
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A Valentine’s Day gift: New mate introduced to Sunriver trumpeter swan Gus
With a crowd of onlookers on hand, a new adult female trumpeter swan was released onto Lake Aspen in Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, a special…
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‘Really a lifeline’: Bend’s warming shelter prepares for winter storm
As Central Oregon prepares for a few days of snow and bitter cold, Bend’s official warming shelter expects to be at full capacity — as it has been…
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Bend Park and Rec weighs ways to balance riverside access, protect habitat
Over time, the Deschutes riverfront in Bend, has taken a beating, and it has not been restored in more than 10 years. That’s why the Bend Park and…
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Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend
As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are trailblazers, effecting…
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Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 related deaths, but sharp drop in weekly tallies
There are 13 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,044, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday. But it…
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Gov. Brown: OHA allows HS football, soccer to resume with testing, protocols
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday the Oregon Health Authority is revising its COVID-19 guidance to allow outdoor contact sports such as high school…
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‘Jackpot’ burning of downed juniper begins on Crooked River Grassland
Beginning Wednesday, firefighters will be burning downed juniper near Willow Creek and around Haystack Reservoir on the Crooked River National…
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Different kind of vaccine deadline: School Exclusion Day coming up Feb. 17
School looks different for kids. While many children still rely on remote learning, state health officials want to make sure they are safe as schools…
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‘Risk’ vs reward: Deschutes County businesses weigh limits of reopening
Starting Friday, Deschutes County officially moves down from an Extreme Risk level to High Risk as COVID-19 case counts drop to their lowest level in…
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OSU’s Redmond TRACE COVID-19 sampling suggests 32 cases per 1,000 residents
The results of Oregon State University COVID-19 sampling conducted in Redmond Jan. 29-31 by TRACE Community field workers suggest 32 people per 1,000…
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Surfing legend Laird Hamilton talks about his Sisters company going public
Laird Superfood was founded in 2015, and despite its founder being surfing legend Laird Hamilton, the company is based in…
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Reopening rekindles hope after ‘alarming’ number of C.O. restaurant closures
On the day Gov. Kate Brown announced restaurants in Deschutes County would be allowed to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, NewsChannel 21…
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BPRD to reopen Juniper Swim & Fitness Center on Monday, with many changes
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it will reopen the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center for the first time in nearly three months next…
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Study of DCSO deputies’ rotating shifts seeks to improve their health
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with a physician from St. Charles to study whether having deputies work frequently rotating…
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Deschutes improves to ‘High Risk,’ indoor dining to return; Crook, Jefferson still ‘Extreme’
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that 12 counties, including Deschutes, have improved in risk level, with 10 moving out of Extreme Risk for the…
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State Land Board OKs $1.6 million land sale for new Redmond readiness center
The State Land Board on Tuesday approved several property transactions, including the sale of 20 acres in Redmond to the Oregon Military Department…
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