Bend Church of the Nazarene creates crisis care kits for Ukraine
The Bend Church of the Nazarene is one of many churches preparing and sending crisis care kits to families in Ukraine. There are 80 churches from…
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COCC hosts first Earth Day repurposed fashion show
Earth Day was the perfect day for a first-ever fashion show at COCC, as students modeled the repurposed new and gently used clothing available for…
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Worrell Wayside Park supporters, opposed to planned changes, hold Earth Day event
Opponents of a Deschutes County plan to remodel Worrell Wayside Park and add more parking held an event to mark Earth Day on…
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Pet Pals: Walter the rabbit will steal your heart
He’s no “dumb bunny”…
Continue ReadingDecision 2022: Spotlight on 2 Jefferson County Commission races
Two Jefferson County commission races are on the May 17 primary election ballot. We talked to the…
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Bend Endurance Academy hosting Bike Swap
Bikes of all types are up for sale at Saturday’s Bend Endurance Academy Bike Swap at Thump Coffee NorthWest Crossing, and the funds go to provide a…
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Out & About: Winter scenes in April
The unexpected winter storm provided lots of great images this week. Share yours with us from the Share tab at…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Not too many this week, but just wait
Fishing season begins Friday, so we’re expecting lots of “Big Ol’ Fish” coming our way…
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GOP governor candidates Bud Pierce, Stan Pulliam speak with NewsChannel 21
Two of the leading Republican candidates for governor, Bud Pierce and Stan Pulliam, stopped by NewsChannel 21 on Thursday to discuss their campaigns…
Continue ReadingFifth District Democrats Schrader, McLeod-Skinner square off in NewsChannel 21 debate
Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., and Democratic challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner faced off on a variety of issues, from electability to homelessness,…
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Pet Pics: Another great week of pet photos
Outstanding crop of pics again this week for the Pet Pics Sweepstakes. See more great shots and submit your own here:…
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ODF preparing map to set wildfire risk levels for property across Oregon
A new statewide map is aimed at helping determine which areas and properties face the highest wildfire risk and will face new safety requirements in…
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Oregon State Police trains, equips Fish and Wildlife troopers with chainsaws
Many times the OSP is first on the scene of natural disasters, and has to clear downed trees from roads. Here’s what they said in their Facebook post…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon needs mentors
“Bigs” help kids throughout Central Oregon. Learn more about our 21 Cares for Kids partner at…
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Bend man, fatal Highway 97 crash victim, remembered
We’ve learned more about Chris May, a Bend man killed in a crash on snowy Highway 97 last week, and a fundraising page to help the…
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City of Sisters plans transportation hub
The city of Sisters is seeking proposals from consulting firms to design a transportation hub at the west end of town, off Highway 20, already the…
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Bend Park and Rec District studies parking needs
The Bend Park and Rec District has completed a mobility study, looking at parking use, needs and options to accommodate river and park users. It’ll…
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