Audit: Oregon needs to pay closer attention to its struggling community colleges
Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and state leaders must focus more urgently on student performance at community colleges, student…
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Central Oregonians celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights at Bend’s annual Hanukkah menorah lighting
The Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah began Sunday evening, and Bend’s 12th annual menorah lighting was held in the Old Mill District’s…
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Fire destroys Tumalo manufactured home; homeowner used heat gun to try to thaw frozen pipes
A challenging fire that destroyed a 1960s-era manufactured home in Tumalo on Sunday afternoon was sparked by the owner’s efforts to use a heat gun…
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Oregon research forest will be North America’s largest
By David Steves and Cassandra Profita Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon is on its way to creating North America’s largest research forest,…
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The Giving Plate’s ‘Jingle Store’ brings holiday cheer for kids and families
The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is back, bigger and better than over, bringing hope for the holidays to families in need and and also giving kids a…
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Hundreds of snowboarders and sit-skiers gather for 15th annual Dirksen Derby this weekend at Mt. Bachelor
The recent snowfall at Mt. Bachelor has brought some very good conditions for the 15th annual Dirksen Derby. Hundreds of sit-skiers and…
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Despite recent cold, Bend retailers report strong sales (and Santa’s seeing good crowds, too!)
Taking the pulse of holiday retail on another cold, snowy December day, NewsChannel 21’s Blake Mayfield found two downtown Bend retailers reporting…
Continue ReadingIdaho students’ unsolved deaths prompt rumors, harassment
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Investigators have yet to name a suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho…
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Tumalo-area house fire rekindles, hours after crews clear scene; losses rise to $265,000
A fire broke out Thursday night in the attic of a Tumalo-area home that had lost power, causing an estimated $100,000 damage before it was knocked…
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Oregon GOP state Sen. with stormy political career resigns
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Republican state senator who once led Oregon’s GOP party, and who railed against…
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OSAA tightens credentials policy over alleged inappropriate messages between media outlet and HS girls
The OSAA is tightening its media credentialing policy due to reports of inappropriate conduct by an Oregon media…
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OSP corrects earlier info, says O’Neil Highway crash was not a fatality
A two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon briefly closed the O’Neil Highway (state Highway 370) about seven miles west of Prineville and sent an…
Continue ReadingFirst Les Schwab Tire Centers-NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive reaches finale
Thursday was the day thousands of donations collected in the Les Schwab Tire Centers-NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive were gathered and brought to the Les…
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City Club of Central Oregon brings people together to discuss homelessness, housing issues
The City Club of Central Oregon had business and community leaders and elected officials meet in small groups Thursday to brainstorm solutions and…
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Raw sewage backs up in some classrooms at Crook County High School; Friday classes canceled
While heavy snowfall prompted cancellation of Monday’s classes in the Crook County School District, Friday’s classes at Crook County High School…
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More details emerge about 2 black bears illegally shot and left in trees near Talent
Jackson County firefighters have seen it all, but even they were shocked to find the bodies of two black bears killed and found high in two pine…
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Oregon judge halts voter-approved high-capacity magazine ban
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge handed guns rights advocates a victory Thursday and placed a new,…
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Mixed reactions to Oregon governor commuting death row
By CLAIRE RUSHAssociated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s decision to commute all of the state’s 17 death…
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Oregon coast to hold Whale Watch Week in person for the first time since 2019
For the first time since 2019, Oregon State Parks will host Whale Watch Week in person along the Oregon Coast Dec. 28–Jan.…
Continue Reading$698M deal to end Monsanto PCB pollution lawsuit in Oregon
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bayer, the German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, will pay Oregon $698 million to…
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