Central Oregon Irrigation District moves forward with modernization project
Plans to modernize a portion of Central Oregon Irrigation District’s irrigation infrastructure have been approved to move forward into…
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Crook County Health Department gets national honor
It’s recognized for great work in keeping youth away from…
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Bend sets transportation plan for the next 20 years
Projects include East/West connection and Highway 97 on North and South sides of…
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New store Lush opens Thursday in Bend
Lush opens Thursday in the Old Mill District in Bend. The store specializes in bath and skin care products. Due to COVID-19, Lush will only be open…
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Hwy. 97 N. of Bend reopens after head-on crash
A head-on crash shut downHighway 97 between Bend and Redmond for nearly half an hour Wednesday afternoon. There were injuries in both vehicles, but…
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The Great Drake Park Duck Race goes virtual
The 31st annual Great Drake Park Duck Race put on by the area’s four Rotary clubs will not feature the traditional dumping of ducks into the…
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Smolich Motors sold to Lithia Motors
Smolich Motors in Bend has been sold to Lithia Motors. Lithia says the dealership is expected to generate $100 million in revenue each…
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Cascades Academy preps for enrollment surge
Cascades Academy in Tumalo is reporting record enrollment, so it is taking steps to bring them to classes safely and follow COVID-19…
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Here’s KTVZ’s 2020 Fourth of July Virtual Pet Parade!
For those who missed our holiday weekend airings or who wish to share with others, here’s NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster, Mike Allen and Bob Shaw…
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Redmond mayor tries on a few masks, but says they’re not enough
The city of Redmond has released a video of Redmond Mayor George Endicott trying on a few face coverings while noting that masks alone are not a…
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Ex-pastor’s retrial on abuse charges set
Former Gresham pastor James Worley, convicted and sentenced in a Bend 2018 abuse trial, had his conviction overturned recently because the verdict…
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Gov. Brown talks with KTVZ of COVID-19 issues
Gov. Kate Brown expressed concern in a talk with NewsChannel 21 on Monday about the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, in Bend and elsewhere, and the…
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Prineville protesters want police chief out
A Black Lives Matter protest took place in Prineville on Sunday, this time calling for the resignation or dismissal of Police Chief Dale Cummins over…
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Sisters Farmers Market adds online ordering, curbside pickup
The Sisters Farmers Market is among a growing number around Oregon that are now offering online ordering and curbside…
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SW Bend residents help douse small brush fire
Southwest Bend residents used, water, extinguishers and rakes to tackle a small brushfire off Brookswood Boulevard Sunday morning before police and…
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Prineville Fourth of July fire damages home, outbuilding
A fire burned intensely near Meadow Lakes Golf Course Saturday night, damaging a home, outbuilding and power pole, at a time when the city’s Fourth…
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Fireworks fly atop Pilot Butte for July 4
While many Fourth of July celebrations were canceled across the nation, the Pilot Butte fireworks show in Bend lived on. It was one of the largest…
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La Pine residents hold their own Fourth of July parade
With many of Central Oregon’s traditional Fourth of July events canceled or scaled back due to COVID-19, some La Pine residents decorated their…
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Pet Pals: Louie is a sweet goof of a hound who follows his nose
This week on Pet Pals, meet Louie, a hound dog that follows his nose wherever he goes but is also ready for belly-rubs or a good romp. He’s waiting…
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Pilot Butte prepped for 4th of July fireworks show
Sure Shot Fireworks prepped Pilot Butte Friday afternoon for the annual fireworks show. Pilot Butte will be closed off to hikers until…
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