Two crashes on Hwy. 97 south of Bend
One driver, a 60-year-old La Pine woman, was injured and cited for careless driving in one of a pair of crashes on Highway 97 south of Lava Butte and…
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Victorian Carolers sing classic holiday tunes at downtown Bend library
A Christmas favorite in Central Oregon, you may have seen them at tree lightings, holiday parties, and…
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Bend Christmas Parade brings many smiles
It’s a special event that brings smiles to the faces of thousands: the Bend Christmas Parade, which rolled through town during a welcome break in the…
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Bend Pearl Harbor survivor attends anniversary event
On the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged America into World War II, dozens gathered Saturday at the Bend Heroes…
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Sisters Food Bank update: Les Schwab gives $10K
Les Schwab Tires is donating $10,000 to help the Sisters Food Bank, which has reported a sizable drop in donations to its Christmas…
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Deschutes Public Library chooses next community read
Anne Griffin’s “When All Is Said” will be the 2020 “A Novel Idea” community read for the Deschutes Public Library, and Griffin will give a reading on…
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As Bend’s tree is lit, kids make their wishes
Santa was on tap for the downtown Bend Christmas tree lighting, so it was a logical time for kids to share what is on their lists this…
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Climate activists protest on Bend’s Peace Corner
Bend-area activists participated in the first of several weekly winter protests Friday evening. It’s part of the Oregon Youth Climate Strike,…
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Christmas tree is lit in downtown Bend
Santa Claus joined NewsChannel 21’s Katie Zuniga and Bob Shaw for Friday night’s countdown to light the downtown Bend Christmas…
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Pet Pals: Narwhal is a very special cat who could go viral
Narwhal has an extra canine tooth right in the center of his mouth and is a bit cross-eyed, but he’s also a wonderful cat waiting for a loving new…
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Historic, reborn downtown Redmond hotel reopens
The historic New Redmond Hotel, which underwent a 2-year, $7 million renovation, reopened Friday as SCP Redmond, with 49 rooms, co-working space, a…
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2 unrelated crashes send vehicles into La Pine buildings
Two unrelated crashes sent vehicles into La Pine buildings on Thursday, thankfully not causing…
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Santa pays a visit to NewsChannel 21
Despite his many commitments in a very busy season, Santa Claus paid a special visit to chat with NewsChannel 21’s Bob Shaw ahead of his special…
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Furry Friends: Two fun kittens visit
Kitten season isn’t quite over yet, including these two sweet ones, at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Sisters woman remembers her mom, Gert Boyle
One of the speakers at Thursday’s celebration of life for Columbia Sportswear icon Gert Boyle was her daughter, Kathy Deggendorfer of…
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Christmas Tree Project gives trees to needy
The Christmas Tree Project of Bend provides free, decorated trees to those who otherwise wouldn’t have one, and is seeking volunteers and donations…
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Four dead in Fla. police pursuit, shootout
An armed robbery at a Florida jewelry store Thursday led to the hijacking of a UPS truck and a massive police chase on streets around Coral Gables,…
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Get help wrapping gifts, help area equestrians
The Central Oregon chapter of Oregon Equestrian trails is back at the Bend River Promenade this holiday season, wrapping gifts for free but kindly…
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Redmond Garden Club awards grants to schools
Seven Redmond schools are receiving grants from the Redmond Garden Club for horticulture…
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Sisters Elementary students enjoy drumming to fitness
Students at Sisters Elementary School have been using drums to stay physically active in the Drumfit…
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