Bend financial planner suggests now is the time to invest
Your money is safe in a federally insured bank – but a Bend financial planner says it’s actually a great time to…
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C.O. addicts in recovery seek virtual meetings to comply with social distancing
While states have implemented mandates for people to socially distance from one another, those battling alcohol and drug addiction are potentially…
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Cline chosen as new Redmond schools superintendent
The Redmond School Board on Tuesday selected Dr. Charan Cline of Yamhill to be the district’s next…
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Madras police hunt for thief who stole Black Bear Diner catering trailer
Madras police and other agencies are searching for whoever stole a catering truck from Black Bear Diner early Tuesday that last was seen being towed…
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Redmond PD: Man broke into apartment, fled warning shots, arrested
A Redmond man was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of forcing his way into a southwest Redmond apartment and fleeing after the resident fired two…
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COVID-19 claims two more lives in Oregon, total reaches 18
The COVID-19 virus has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 18, while 84 new cases brings the statewide total to…
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COCC expands nursing program to help stem RN shortage
The Oregon State Board of Nursing recently approved a program expansion request from Central Oregon Community College’s nursing program, enabling…
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State issues last C.O. job data, jobless rates from before COVID-19 struck
As the realities of the COVID-19 restrictions take hold of the local economy, the Oregon Employment Department on Tuesday released Central Oregon’s…
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St. Charles CEO’s message: ‘The fight is just beginning’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System President and CEO Joe Sluka offered an update on COVID-19 to the community on Monday, again stressing…
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Redmond barrel race sparks debate over whether it should have been canceled
A weekend barrel racing event held at a Redmond arena over the weekend likely would have drawn scant attention beyond the participants a month ago. …
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Oregon health care workers falling ill amid lack of protections
Confronted with a lack of protective equipment, Oregon health care workers treating coronavirus patients are reusing masks that are supposed to be…
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Oregon lawmakers welcome news of ‘call when needed’ air tanker contracts
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., welcomed news Monday that the U.S. Forest Service has awarded ”call when…
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Central Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment benefits
Several Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
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Bend Park & Rec lays off 321 part-time workers
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday evening it has notified a “significant portion” (321) of its part-time staff that their positions…
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Reminder: Deschutes National Forest sno-parks won’t be plowed
With snow falling at higher elevations in Central Oregon through Tuesday, the public is advised that all sno-parks along the Cascade Lakes Highway…
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Redmond PD: Man in gas mask, with BB gun threatened neighbor’s birthday party
A Redmond man was arrested on charges he donned a gas mask, held a realistic-looking BB rifle and threatened neighbors holding a child’s…
Continue Reading Three more Oregon COVID-19 deaths bring total to 16
The COVID-19 virus has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 16, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Federal changes boost Oregonians’ access to food benefits
Oregonians who have difficulty finding work during the COVID-19 pandemic do not have to worry about losing their food benefits, due to changes…
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Merkley offers virus resource site to help small businesses, self-employed
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Monday launched a new coronavirus resource webpage to provide guidance specific to small business owners, 501(c)(3)s,…
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Central Oregon Crisis Resource Directory launched online
The Central Oregon Resource Directory launched Friday in response to the need for centralized information in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.…
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