Delay in getting some National Guard members to fires prompts concern
The major wildfires in Oregon have prompted an all hands on deck response. From local fire crews to the Oregon National Guard, efforts to bring the…
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Parents of Bend teen killed in ATV crash start sports foundation to help youth
The parents of a Bend teen who died after an ATV rollover crash on the Fourth of July have started a foundation in honor of their son, to help other…
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Wildfire smoke can bring or worsen long-term health issues for some
If you’ve been having difficulty breathing, with asthma flare-ups, or even asthma-like symptoms these very smoky days on the High Desert, you’re not…
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Pac-12 says 2020 football season could start in late October
Several players in the Pac-12 Conference, including a couple of Oregon Ducks standouts, are calling on state leaders to allow for a fall football…
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Fact check: The best (and not-so-best) ways to keep smoke out of your home
With air quality levels that are unhealthy and hazardous, some NewsChannel 21 viewers have suggested different ways to keep the smoke out of their…
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Power lines sparked 13 Santiam Canyon fires; roundup of latest fire info
A fire incident report says downed power lines sparked at least 13 fires during a period of high winds last week between two Santiam Canyon…
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2 inmates evacuated to Deer Ridge prison near Madras test positive for COVID-19
Officials say two inmates who were evacuated by bus among others from the Coffee Creek Correctional Institution last week to the Deer Ridge…
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Crook County schools ask state for ‘pilot’ designation to fully reopen on Sept. 28
The Crook County School District sent a letter Wednesday to the Oregon Department of Education, asking for a pilot program designation that would…
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State to provide free masks, gloves to small businesses
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced a new program Wednesday to provide free masks and gloves to small businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 195 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 521, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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DEQ extends C.O. air quality alert to Saturday AM; ‘public health emergency’ declared
The Oregon DEQ has extended the air quality advisory for Central Oregon to Saturday morning, though improvement was seen in the region on…
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Mt. Bachelor shoots for Dec. 7 opening of ‘Back to Basics’ COVID-19-affected season
A year unlike any other has led to plans unlike any other for the winter season at Mt. Bachelor, as resort officials announced Wednesday they…
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Smoke leaves Riverbend Park empty; Bend hotel visitor counts down sharply
On Tuesday, Riverbend Park was mostly devoid of any human activity, due to the…
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ODOT assessing fire damage to hundreds of miles of roads across the state
Even with wildfires still burning, ODOT crews around the state have begun assessing damage on hundreds of miles of roads, removing thousands of trees…
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American Red Cross, NewsChannel 21 partner to raise funds for wildfire relief
NewsChannel 21 has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host an Oregon Wildfires Relief Campaign.…
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C.O appliance stores, customers face significant shortages, back-orders
Buying a new appliance for your home usually can take a couple of days, but a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made that process a lot…
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President Trump approves Oregon request for major disaster declaration
President Trump on Tuesday approved Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s request for a major disaster declaration due to the state’s deadly wildfires, clearing…
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Smoke won’t cause long-term damage to eyes, says Bend eye doctor
A Bend optometrist said Tuesday although the smoke from Oregon’s wildfires may irritate people’s eyes, it shouldn’t cause any permanent…
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Smoke, poor air quality cause dozens of RDM flight cancellations, delays
Many travelers flying into or out of the Redmond Municipal Airport have experienced flight cancellations or delays in recent days, due to the poor…
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C.O. gyms get busier as safer option to work out amid the dense smoke
Good news for “gym rats” and exercise fanatics: There are still ways to stay in shape while the wildfire smoke clouds our area.…
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