Bend High volleyball team excited to start season, despite changes
On Wednesday, Bend High wrapped up their girls’ volleyball tryouts and began preparing for their regular…
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Controversial gun control bill moves to floor of Oregon Senate
An Oregon Senate bill sponsored by Democratic lawmakers would let local jurisdictions potentially ban handguns in public places, which critics say…
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From facing death to a new lease on life: C. Oregonians help save young homeless man
Thanks to an unsuspecting interaction with a stranger on a below-freezing November night, a long-time homeless man has a new lease on…
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Bend PD: Homeowner holds attempted burglary suspect at gunpoint
A southeast Bend homeowner, awakened by someone breaking out a kitchen window, held an attempted burglary suspect at gunpoint Thursday morning until…
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Alleged drugged driver cited after car slams into Bend convenience store
An alleged drugged driver from Seattle was cited on several charges early Thursday morning after his car left North Highway 97 in Bend and crashed…
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Two Bend men accused of stealing $1,000s in items from 4 large stores
Two Bend men have been arrested on organized retail theft and other charges, accused of stealing more than $6,300 worth of items from four major…
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‘Really great’: Fair weather leads to more winter fishing in Central Oregon
With Wednesday being one of many pretty nice winter days in Central Oregon this year, Bend angler Zack Tickler was out on the water –…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency another 60 days, to May 2
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for another 60 days, until May 2.…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy theatre students take home 14 acting honors
Redmond Proficiency Academy theatre students Grace Sorensen and Kendra McGuire are used to performing to an audience, but the pandemic has forced…
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Bend woman charged with burglary, theft after staying in new duplexes for days
A Bend woman was arrested on burglary, criminal trespass and other charges, accused of posing as a potential buyer of a newly built southeast Bend…
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‘Right to Repair’ bill would require manufacturers to ease path to user repairs
With home electronics in heavy use during the ongoing pandemic, the “Right to Repair Act,” (HB 2698) has been introduced in the Oregon…
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Some Bend residents frustrated, upset over online vaccine scheduling
Scheduling vaccines has not been an easy process for some in Deschutes County.…
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Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend, Pt. 3
As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are positively influencing to use…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 32 more COVID-19 related deaths, 437 cases — but sharp weekly declines
There are 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,194, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday while…
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Bend Newport Ave. corridor upgrades set to begin; night work to ease traffic impact
City of Bend Principal Engineer George Franklet described the upcoming Newport Avenue corridor improvements Wednesday as a “big…
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Bend man charged with extortion, accused of threat to report landscaper to ICE
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed an extortion charge Wednesday against a Bend man accused of threatening to turn in a Redmond…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to help Warm Springs, other tribes with water woes
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., reintroduced legislation Wednesday to help improve water quality and services for Oregon’s tribal…
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Jefferson County School Board set to interview 3 superintendent finalists
The Jefferson County School District 509J Board of Directors will be conducting interviews next week with three finalists to become the next…
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Redmond police seek driver who struck minor in crosswalk, gave ride home
Redmond police sought the public’s help Wednesday in finding a motorist who struck a minor in a crosswalk last week and gave the juvenile a ride back…
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Bend police find, arrest three suspects in motel parking lot car theft
A Bend man and two Redmond residents have been arrested on car theft and other charges after a motel employee’s car was stolen while left unlocked…
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