Big Ol’ Fish: Our Thursday tradition does not disappoint
Central Oregon anglers show off their prize…
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Bank closes branches for day of community service
First Interstate Bank branches closed Wednesday for employees to take part in a day of volunteer community…
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Oregon redistricting proposals go before the public
Oregon lawmakers have until Sept. 27 to redraw congressional and legislative district boundaries. An increase in population means Oregon now gets a…
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New Caldera High School opens its doors to students and staff in SE Bend
The first “big” new high school in 20 years in Bend, which opened Wednesday, will only have freshmen and sophomores this year. The enrollment will be…
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La Pine church offers a new community space
High Lakes Christian Church remodeled, and added an indoor basketball court and stage. An outdoor basketball hoop is also available to everyone in…
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Volunteers donate care baskets for St. Charles caregivers
A group of volunteers donated gift baskets to St. Charles front-line workers to show their solidarity for health care workers during the…
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Unions’ annual Bend Labor Day picnic canceled due to pandemic
The Oregon State Federation of Labor, Central Oregon Chapter decided not to hold its annual Labor Day picnic this year due to the current COVID-19…
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‘Reach Out to Horses’ wild horse training underway near Sisters
A program called Reach Out to Horses is holding a week of training at a ranch near Sisters this week, as students introduce wild yearlings to basic…
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Smoky Labor Day curbs Bend river floaters, last day of ‘Park and Float’ service
Thick smoke curbed Labor Day crowds floating the Deschutes River on the last day of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s ‘Park and Float’ shuttle for the…
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SW Bend homeowners put up salute to 13 fallen servicemembers
A homeowner on Reed Market Road in southwest Bend have put up a Labor Day weekend display to honor the 13 servicemembers who recently lost their…
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Bend man, 31, has been missing since August 12; family spreads the word
Jeremy Binder, 31, has been missing since August 12. His sister, Michelle Binder, said Sunday he was last heard from when he went to St. Charles Bend…
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Bend man designs portable hand-washing stations to help people, businesses
Nicholas Cerveny is a Bend resident who was inspired to start a new business to benefit the community, offering an improved mobile hand-washing…
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Adventure Van Expo displays modular vans at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
The last day of Adventure Van Expo took place Sunday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Founder Neil Morse spoke with NewsChannel21 Sunday and said…
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C.O. family reaches out to community in ‘last resort’ to find missing son
Aaron Silva, 38, was last seen on Thursday, Aug. 26 near the Bend Costco. A community search took place Saturday. If you have any information, please…
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The Big Playback 9/3: Bend opens season; Sisters must wait
Football is finally back where it belongs on Friday nights in September. But some teams will have to wait a little longer to start their season…
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The Big Playback 9/3: Ridgeview takes down Crook County; other scores
In what could be our game of the season in only week one, we see some amazing plays between Ridgeview and Crook…
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Pet Pals: Rat-a-tat-tat
These rodents at the Humane Society of Central Oregon are great for young pet owners. They’re a pair, so prepare to have two…
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Congrats to Bend High softball player Addisen Fisher
Bend High pitcher and outfielder Addisen Fisher was presented with the award for Gatorade Softball Player of the Year for Oregon, just the latest in…
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Pilot Butte Middle School 8th-graders make signs to welcome 6th-graders
Eighth-graders at Pilot Butte Middle School were back on the grounds a bit early on Friday, making signs to welcome incoming…
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KIDS Center: As school resumes, look for, report signs of possible child abuse
The KIDS Center in Bend is concerned about an expected rise in child abuse reports as students return to in-person…
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