New bar, Waypoint, opens in NorthWest Crossing
Waypoint, a new bar owned by the folks at Bend Brewing Company, opened Thursday at The Grove in NorthWest…
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Bend wrapping up work on 20-year water system master plan
Bend city councilors were briefed Wednesday evening on a 20-year integrated water system master plan, now in its final stages, an effort to make…
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Drive-thru job fair set for Saturday in Redmond
16 local businesses will accept your resume’, and you don’t even have to get out of your car. The National Guard will be recruiting as well. There’s…
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Out & About: proof of Central Oregon’s beauty
Dozens of gorgeous pictures this week provide proof of the natural beauty of our area. Thanks for sending them in to…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Whoppers this week
These epitomize the name of this segment. Send us yours from the Share tab at…
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Drought conditions in Central Oregon mean very low reservoirs
Some believe the reservoirs will go dry by the end of summer. It’s the worst water levels seen in 30…
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Crooked River Ranch woman gets COVID-19 again, after being fully vaccinated
She was also hospitalized with the virus back in December. She wants to people to be vigilant, and not have to go through what she…
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Three new faces coming to Bend-La Pine School Board
NewsChannel 21 talked Wednesday to Marcus LeGrand, one of three newly elected members of the Bend-La Pine School…
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Full statement by Cloverdale Fire Chief Thad Olsen on levy defeat
Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection Chief Thad Olsen spoke with NewsChannel 21 on Tuesday’s voter defeat of a five-year levy to improve…
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COCC, OSU-Cascades hold free COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Central Oregon Community College held a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, and nearly 200 signed up for appointments. Nearly 100 were…
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Two-vehicle crash at Hwy. 20 and Hamby Road east of Bend
Three people were injured Tuesday when Oregon State Police say a truck driver failed to stop at a stop sign at U.S. Highway 20 while traveling south…
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Bend chamber weighs in on mask guidance
Under new OHA guidance, businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask and distancing requirements. The Bend Chamber of Commerce told…
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Washing machines among the latest computer chip shortage victims
A shortage of semiconductors means some home appliances are becoming scarce. In Bend, Johnson Brothers Appliance President David Johnson says if…
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Ballot returns low for Deschutes County special election
As of Monday, fewer than 23% of Deschutes County ballots have been returned for Tuesday’s special district election. County Clerk Nancy Blankenship…
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Arnold Irrigation sinkhole leaves Roats, Avion water customers without service
Due to a sinkhole in the Arnold Water District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, about 500 Roats and 100 Avion water customers are without…
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Equine Outreach horse rescue and rehabilitation in Bend seeks volunteers
Dianne Scott, the ranch manager at Equine Outreach, says the organization shelters neglected and abused horses. More volunteers are needed for duties…
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C. Oregon Veterans Ranch holds Armed Forces Day plant sale
The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch held its fourth annual Armed Forces Day plant sale on Saturday, selling nearly 1,500…
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Crooked River Ranch volunteers building park shade structure
Volunteers began construction Saturday on a much-needed shade structure at Panorama Park in Crooked River Ranch, a project more than three years in…
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Bend walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws 250
Mosaic Medical says some 250 people took part in a free walk-up community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Riverbend…
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Pet Pals: Don’t let this kitty’s name – ‘Joe Dirt’ – fool you
This kitty arrived at the Humane Society of Central Oregon dirty and a bit disheveled, so they named him ‘Joe Dirt.’ But he cleaned up just fine, and…
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