Cascade Chute Out rodeo this weekend, with social distancing
The Cascade Chute Out rodeo will happen this weekend at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, with strict social distancing guidelines in place. Pro…
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C.O. garbage pickup service delayed one day
Due to hazardous air quality, customers of Cascade Disposal and Republic Services should expect collection to be delayed by one day this week. The…
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Which mask best to stop wildfire smoke?
N95, paper mask or cloth masks – which is best to deal with the smoke? We talked to Central Oregon doctors…
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Working in wildfire smoke
NewsChannel 21 caught up with a gas station attendant on MOnday about what it’s like to work outside in the…
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Group sets out donation trailer to help fire evacuees
The Prineville chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls has set up a donation trailer to help wildfire victims. The trailer will be stationed in the parking…
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Juniper Acres neighbors offer place for evacuees to park RVs
A group of neighbors has generously offered their land for evacuees to park their RVs. The group says they can even accommodate for animals such as…
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Teens stop fire in Crooked River Ranch
Two teenagers spotted a fire while driving in Crooked River Ranch Friday night. They took quick action and called authorities right away, preventing…
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Bend bird rescue offers help to evacuees in need
Second Chance Bird Rescue in Bend is offering space, food or supplies to the feathered friends of any wildfire…
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Bend nonprofit collecting donations for evacuees
Point Hope, a Bend nonprofit, is accepting donations of food, clothing and other items for wildfire evacuees at the My Place…
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Dense smoke grounds flights at Redmond Airport
With dense smoke flooding Central Oregon, many airlines were forced to cancel flights out of Redmond Airport on Friday and Saturday. Airport manger…
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Football FANdemonium Week 1 – Ducks vs. 49ers
The opening weekend of Football FANdemonium with Max features a matchup between two die-hard Oregon Ducks fans and a San Francisco 49ers fanatic! You…
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Pet Pals: Shy guy needs a soft landing place
He loves going “under…
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Small Bend fire is put out quickly
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies responded around 11 a.m. Friday to a fire on undeveloped land just north of Bend, which Bend Fire crews confined…
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3 young heroes honored at Bend 9/11 remembrance
A group including veterans braved smoky conditions to put up flags and hold a Patriot Day event at the Bend Heroes Memorial in Bend Friday to…
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Not all masks help with wildfire smoke
Morgan Emerson of the Deschutes County Health Department says masks used to prevent COVID-19 work differently from masks that help prevent smoke…
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C.O. businesses close due to smoke
Businesses across Central Oregon closed their doors Friday due to the heavy smoke clouding the…
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New Redmond housing to serve adoptive families, senior mentors
A groundbreaking was held Thursday for Bridge Meadows Redmond, a housing development to serve families who adopt children out of foster care and…
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Out & About: Beautiful photos to share
Thanks for all the great…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Great catches
Central Oregonians took to the water to end the summer…
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Waste management jobs available on fire lines
A waste management company is looking to hire workers for recycling and sanitation services at wildfire base camps. Learn more at…
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