Pet Pals: HSCO takes in 27 cats from shelters in wildfire areas
The Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend has taken in 27 cats from shelters affected by Oregon’s…
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Bend restaurant raises funds to help wildfire evacuees
Kefi Fresh Mediterranean in Bend is raising funds for wildfire…
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C.O. Assn. of Realtors to stage virtual candidate forums online
The Central Oregon Association of Realtors is moving its candidate debates online, like so many events these days. NewsChannel 21’s Lee Anderson will…
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Smoke has closed Tumalo food truck lot for days
To protect workers, The Bite food truck lot in Tumalo has been closed in recent days due to the thick wildfire…
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Out & About: Smoky views and more
Smoke has shrouded many views this week, but we still got some pretty pics from our viewers for this week’s Out & About. Please share yours from…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Lots of great catches this week
Trout and Chinook are the catches featured in this week’s Big Ol’ Fish. Send us yours from the Share tab at…
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Virtual ‘Great Drake Park Duck Race’ a success
The Great Drake Park Duck Race, an annual fundraiser for Central Oregon nonprofits, went virtual this year and raised more than $63,000 in a year of…
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Merkley, Wyden speak on federal aid to state
NewsChannel 21’s Blake Allen spoke Wednesday with Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Rep. Greg Walden about federal efforts to help Oregonians deal with…
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Mt. Bachelor announces plans for upcoming winter season
Mt. Bachelor has announced it’s plans for the upcoming winter season. Single-day tickets will be significantly limited and there will be an online…
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Friends of the Children ‘Friendraiser’ begins Thursday
Friends of the Children Central Oregon begin their annual “Friendraiser” event Thursday. This year’s event will be virtual and include a special…
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American Red Cross, NewsChannel 21 partner to raise funds for wildfire relief
NewsChannel 21 has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host an Oregon Wildfires Relief Campaign.…
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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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