Crook County will have a modified fair this year
The traditional Crook County Fair won’t happen this year, like many such events, due to COVID-19. But some of the favorite elements will still…
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Bend neighbors hold their own pet parade
The Bend 4th July Pet Parade was canceled this year, so some neighbors held their own — of the “stuffed” variety.…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat receives grant to address racial barriers to homeownership
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has just received a 5,000 dollar grant from the Central Oregon Health Council for an equal opportunity housing…
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Central Oregon Saturday Market set to open
The Central Oregon Saturday Market in downtown Bend is off to a late start this Saturday, July 4th, with some changes to reflect COVID-19 public…
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COVID-19 issues put Les Schwab Tire Centers sale on hold
Six months after putting itself up for sale, a Les Schwab Tire Centers representative tells NewsChannel 21 COVID-19 issues, including travel…
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NW Grocery Association urges public to wear mask inside stores
Before the governor’s face mask mandate announcement, the Northwest Grocery Association issued an urgent call for the public to wear masks in stores…
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No Crooked River Roundup, but parade goes on with C.O. rodeo queens
A special parade featuring several Central Oregon rodeo queens took place in Prineville on Saturday, when the canceled 75th annual Crooked River…
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Redmond outdoor market underway for summer
Central Oregon farmers and outdoor markets are going strong, despite the COVID-19 restrictions. One happens each Saturday at General Duffy’s…
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Downtown Bend restaurants get OK to expand onto sidewalks, parking spots
Two Bend restaurants, 900 Wall and neighbor Joolz, are among the first to get city approval for use of sidewalk and parking areas for expanded…
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Bend motorcycle-car collision sends rider to hospital
A car and motorcycle collided on Third Street (N. Highway 97) in Bend Saturday afternoon, sending the injured rider to the hospital. The driver was…
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Pet Pals: Pepsi needs a good home — and lots of petting
Pepsi is older, but sweet, and would love to get a new home. She’s waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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POW-MIA ride honors veterans
Central Oregon bikers hit the road for those who served and never came home, and for those who…
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A few more days to join our Virtual Fourth of July Pet Parade
NewsChannel 21 and the Bend Metro Park and Rec District have teamed up to have a Virtual Fourth of July Pet Parade this year. Just a few more days…
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Sunriver welcomes visitors’ return
After months of closures, crowds are returning to the resort community of…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Great catches, big fish, smiling faces
Congrats, anglers,…
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Out & About: Works of art in Central Oregon
It never gets old, does…
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‘Let Them Play’ campaign looks to bring back youth sports to C.O
The ‘Let Them Play’ initiative’s petition has close to 20,000 signatures. The petition is a letter to Governor Kate Brown and other state officials…
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Fire destroys trailer on public land east of Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An RV was destroyed by a fire on public land east of Redmond on Wednesday, the second to burn in three days in an area where…
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Bend sewer project gets nighttime noise variance
Deschutes County says project on Bend’s north side can exceed noise limits for overnight…
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With working from home on the rise, less office space may be needed
According to Ken Streater, a commercial real estate broker in Bend, a new trend is emerging. Businesses are downsizing from the once-popular office…
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