Oregon unemployment claim woes continue
The new state Employment Department director, replacing one fired by the governor, says the agency has increased the amount of staff from 100 to 700…
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RV, minivan burn in fire east of Redmond
A fire destroyed an unoccupied RV and minivan in a homeless camp area just east of Redmond Wednesday afternoon, but firefighters kept it from…
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‘Wave parade’ honors Cascade Academy students
It was a drive-by celebration for the last day of…
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Bend magnet school honors 8th-grade graduates
Westside Village Magnet School honors its eighth-grade graduates with a staff parade, as well as a music video, poems and gift…
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KTVZ, Bend Parks & Rec partner in Fourth of July ‘Virtual Pet Parade’
COVID-19 caused Bend Parks and Rec to cancel this year’s Fourth of July Pet Parade — but NewsChannel 21 is partnering with them for a ‘Virtual Pet…
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Redmond Grocery Outlet will move to new, larger space
Redmond’s Grocery Outlet – the first – just announced it is moving next January from its long-time location on NW Fifth Street to a larger space with…
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100% graduation for C.O. HS seniors taking part in Big Brothers Big Sisters
All high school seniors participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon are graduating this year. Some of these graduates have overcome…
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NeighborImpact helps teach students learning from home
NeighborImpact serves more than 400 children annually through its Head Start program, which provides education to at-risk preschool children. The…
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Some C. Oregon churches continue virtual services
Despite new state guidelines that let them reopen, some Central Oregon churches are sticking for now to popular “virtual” online events, to keep…
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Bob Shaw reads ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ to Redmond kids
What do you think happens when dragons eat spicy food? Find out as Bob Shaw reads ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ for students at Vern Patrick Elementary School…
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Bend ultra-runner Mendoza sets another world treadmill record
Bend ultra-runner Mario Mendoza set a new 100K (62-mile) treadmill world record over the weekend, raising money for the Central Oregon Youth Running…
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Hundreds gather at Bend’s Drake Park for Black Lives Matter rally
Hundreds gathered at Bend’s Drake Park on Sunday for the fourth Black Lives Matter event in recent days, listening to several speakers. We spoke with…
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Virtual ‘Heaven Can Wait’ fundraising run underway
Like so many events this year, the Heaven Can Wait 5K fundraiser has shifted from a one-day run to a longer, socially shared virtual event that folks…
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Bend Orthodox Christian Church resumes services in Phase 2
St. Jacob Orthodox Christian Church in Bend has reopened under Phase 2 state guidelines for services on…
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Downtown Bend video arcade reopens as Phase 2 arrives
Vector Volcano Classic Arcade in downtown Bend has reopened for the first time in months, part of the Phase 2 reopening that took effect…
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On D-Day anniversary, Bend WWII veteran looks back
On Saturday, the 76th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe, we talked with Bend WWII veteran Frank Spiegel, who as an Army private was on…
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C.O. Comeback: Prineville grad parade; bowlers set to roll
One day before Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties are set to begin Phase 2 reopening, seniors at Crook County High School graduated in style on…
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Seniors get Bend classic car ‘parade’
The classic car club Alley Scrappers rallied car owners for area high school graduates to get a fun ride for a few laps in downtown Bend on…
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Pet Pals: Gus is goofy, playful and friendly
Gus is a 1 1/2-year-old hound dog who has many great qualities, and is housebroken and trained,…
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Silver Moon offers take-home ‘brew fest’ to mark 20 years
With Bend’s Brew Fest canceled for this year, Silver Moon Brewing has created a take-home ‘brew fest’ this year, with 18 unique beers and…
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