C.O. food banks meet rising need in new ways
Food pantries like the one operated by St. Vincent de Paul in Bend also have switched to a walk-up window for those in need, and volunteers package…
Continue ReadingFood pantries like the one operated by St. Vincent de Paul in Bend also have switched to a walk-up window for those in need, and volunteers package…
Continue ReadingThe city of Bend has set aside several curbside food pickup areas for downtown restaurants now having to do takeout, rather than dining…
Continue ReadingRedmond Fire & Rescue says they’ve seen a rise in calls related to flu-like symptoms the past few days, but say they’re prepared and taking extra…
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Continue ReadingLast catches of the Winter of 2019/20, and they are…
Continue ReadingThe Council on Aging of Central Oregon has closed its offices to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but it’s still offering support services,…
Continue ReadingDudley’s Bookshop and Cafe in downtown Bend is asking people to call or email in advance, so they can limit the number of customers – but they also…
Continue ReadingA hotline for COVID-19 questions is now available at 541-699-5109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through…
Continue ReadingSummit Medical Group Oregon has added telemedicine options for patients to minimize the potential for spreading the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingKIDS Center, Central Oregon’s child abuse intervention and prevention center, has had to cancel its upcoming fundraising event due to the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingBend Take Out says it’s heard from more than a dozen restaurants seeking its delivery services this week, since Gov. Kate Brown banned dining in due…
Continue ReadingSome Central Oregon child care facilities are staying open in today’s challenging situation, such as The Red Wagon Preschool Center in Bend, which…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 spoke Tuesday with Tumalo businessman Jimmy Crumpacker, one of 11 Republicans running in the May primary to succeed retiring 2nd…
Continue ReadingIt’s a stressful, scary time for many small businesses, such as the “clean beauty” store Wren and Wild in downtown…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County commissioners met Monday to discuss ways to address a shortage of child care in the region, such as easing zoning…
Continue ReadingWith schools closed across the High Desert due to COVID-19, school districts are offering free “grab and go” breakfast and…
Continue Reading1,400 pounds of rainbow trout that was going to be used to stock the kids’ fishing pond at the Sportsmen’s Show have been donated to Bend’s High…
Continue ReadingAlpine Veterinary Clinic in Bend is offering “televet” exams as a result of the coronavirus limiting people’s ability to bring their pets in…
Continue ReadingWorkers at Central Oregon long-term care facilities are dealing with long hours and other challenges amid the virus outbreak and could use a care…
Continue ReadingClosure through March 27 includes the Bend Factory Stores Nike outlet; Columbia Sportswear, also with store at the location, is closing for the same…
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