Bend man says ‘Improv for Life’ class teaches valuable skills
NewsChannel 21’s Blake Mayfield introduces us to Renny Temple, who teaches a class at COCC in Bend called ‘Improv for Life’ and believes the skills…
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House GOP Leader Breese-Iverson blasts DEQ move to ban gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
Oregon House Republicans released the following statement Tuesday after the Environmental Quality Commission approved a rule to ban the sale of new…
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New Oregon House speaker, C.O. lawmakers tour Bend navigation center, talk with Redmond leaders
On the second leg of his three-day trip through Central and Eastern Oregon, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) toured a new low-barrier…
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Redmond firearms training business concerned about uncertain impacts of Measure 114
As the future of Measure 114 remains uncertain, law enforcement, businesses and the general public await further court rulings and details on whether…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives work to find answers, bring closure in unsolved ‘cold cases’
Every day, Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives are diving deep into unsolved “cold cases” around the county. Some are decades old, but the search…
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Redmond post office overwhelmed with packages, says it should be back on track for Christmas
The holiday season means a surge in online shopping, which can lead to delivery backlogs — and they’ve gotten worse amid staffing shortages facing…
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City of Bend appeals $30K Oregon DEQ fine over effluent limit, monitoring violations
The city of Bend is appealing a $30,333 penalty levied early last month by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for violating effluent…
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Freezing rain and snow snarl travel in Pacific Northwest
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Heavy snow, freezing rain and sleet have disrupted travel across the…
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Warm Springs Tribal Police seek public’s help in finding missing 18-year-old
The Warm Springs Tribal Police Department said Tuesday it is seeking information from the public about the disappearance of LeBron Boise, 18, who…
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Central Oregon jobless rates rise in November, mirroring rest of state; 2 of 3 counties lose jobs
Unemployment rates rose across Central Oregon and throughout the state in November, continuing a trend which began in August, with local job losses…
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Oregon bans sales of new gas-powered passenger cars by 2035
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Policymakers for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Monday approved a rule that prohibits the sale of new…
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Get ready for holiday crowds, lines at RDM; air travelers should arrive early
More than 40,000 air travelers go through Roberts Field Airport in Redmond in December. Director Zachary Bass says check with your airline and get to…
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Bend Chamber seeks Deschutes County assist on its Workforce Housing Initiative
In one way or another, you’ve probably noticed businesses in desperate need of workers. Perhaps you’ve experienced long waits at restaurants, or…
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Bend Police on the hunt for DUII drivers over the holidays, with more grant-funded patrols on the road
The holidays are right around the corner, which means spending time with family and friends, and celebrating — often with alcohol. So Bend Police…
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Transfer portal and NIL deals shaking up college football in Oregon
Outside of bowl games, NFL draft decisions and recruit commitments, the transfer portal has become the new college football focus at this time of…
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Oregon Health Authority ‘streamlining’ COVID-19 reports, dashboards to quarterly in January
The Oregon Health Authority said Monday it is reducing how frequently it updates several COVID-19 data dashboards and reports to improve the…
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Bend police stop alleged DUII driver; 2nd DUII driver hits patrol car, which then hits first vehicle
Bend police stopped an alleged DUII driver in a downtown Bend intersection late Saturday night – and about a half-hour later, another alleged DUII…
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Oregon’s average gas price down almost 16 cents in past week, 3.7 cents above year ago, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 15.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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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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