Deschutes DA talks of arrest of man accused of claiming COVID-19, spitting at officer
An extended, online-only interview of Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel on Friday regarding the arrest of a Redmond man accused of…
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Joyful artwork adorns Bend memory care windows
Flowers, teddy bears, musical notes – all sorts of fanciful designs adorn the windows at Mt. Bachelor Memory Care, thanks to a Bend woman whose…
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Out & About: Beautiful views, near and far
The COVID-19 quarantine has not stopped our Central Oregon photographers from getting some amazing shots! Share yours with us from the Share…
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Produce co. partners with Bend’s Giving Plate to help needy
Aloha Produce is providing plenty of food this week for The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend, which as you might expect has seen a big uptick in…
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C.O. distilleries shift to making hand sanitizer
Several Central Oregon distilleries such as Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend are helping fill a need for hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19…
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Bend skier’s video takes X Games gold medal
Bend skier Jake Mageau won a gold medal in the X Games Real Ski video…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Three truly big ones, and ….
Some great big catches to share this week, and well…a not so great big ol’…
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Walden talks with KTVZ about stimulus package
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., spoke with NewsChannel 21 Thursday about the needs Congress is aiming to meet with the $2 trillion coronavirus relief and…
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Shepherd’s House runs out of food to give
Shepherd’s House in Bend is giving out donated food in drive-up fashion each day at their Bend shelter, but it only lasts about an hour. We spoke…
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Oregon jobless claims spike; C.O. economist weighs in
As expected, initial unemployment claims soared in Oregon last week as the COVID-19 “stay home” order hit. Regional Economist Damon Runberg says the…
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Madras WWII veteran helps make needed masks
96-yr-old Loretta Cummings of Madras has join the fast-growing Facebook group Central Oregon Emergency Mask…
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Great Harvest Bread Co. offers free bread
Despite trying to keep employees and stay in business, the co-owner of Great Harvest Bread Co. says the company wants to give back to the community…
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Bend insurance agent buys, gives meals for caregivers, others
Bend insurance agent Jerry Burger is buying lunches and dinners at area restaurants and bringing them to ER care providers and others in…
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Hearts on our doors
A new Facebook group wants you to post a heart of your door, then take a picture and post it to the new “Heart on our Doors” Facebook…
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Free TP with fill-up at Bend gas station
The Shell station at Highway 20 and 27th Street in Bend is giving a free roll of toilet paper with a gas fill-up. (One-time balloon lawn-chair…
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Suicide prevention hotlines across U.S. seeing rise in calls
Lines for Life call counselors are now working from…
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Answering questions about the spread of COVID-19
NewsChannel 21 takes a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about how COVID-19 is…
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A look at our new, free ‘Open4Biz’ page
NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster introduces you to our new ‘Open4Biz’ page, a place where any Central Oregon business – not just restaurants – can…
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Bend architecture firm collects letters, art for senior home
Pinnacle Architecture employees and their children hope to collect more than 75 letters by Friday for residents and…
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Bend eighth-grader, mom making masks to give away
A Bend eighth-grader and her mother are making washable masks to give…
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