Regional EMS, law enforcement training center proposed to county leaders
Development of a regional EMS and law enforcement training center in Redmond was proposed to Deschutes County commissioners Wednesday. The proposal…
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Oregon conservation group sues Interior secretary for species protection
The Portland-based Center for Biological Diversity is suing Interior Secretary David Bernhardt for delaying protection of 11 at-risk species. The…
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DCSO deputies remove 3,300 pounds of trash from abandoned campsite
Four Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies recently removed some 3,300 pounds of garbage from an abandoned campsite off China Hat Road, south of Bend.…
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COVID-19 outbreak among staff at Prineville rehab, nursing home
Regency Prineville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 18 residents in precautionary isolation after a COVID-19 outbreak in which a dozen staff…
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Bar in Prineville adapting as they go
Crooked Roots Brewing (formerly known as Crooked River Brewing) had an atypical New Years Eve and looks to keep going with the…
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January is ‘Mentor Month’
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, hopes to get 30 “Bigs” by the end of the…
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Baltazar’s Restaurant on Bend’s Westside is closing
Baltazar’s Seafood Restaurant, a popular dining spot on Bend’s Westside, is closing its doors after 15 years in business, the owner…
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Redmond urgent care clinic to offer free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
Family Choice Urgent Care in Redmond will offer free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests next Saturday for residents showing symptoms of the…
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Deschutes County commissioner, sheriff, treasurer sworn in
New Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang was sworn into office Monday, as was re-elected Sheriff Shane Nelson and Treasurer Greg Munn, at a…
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To-go drinks prove helpful for Sisters restaurant
This weekend, Sisters Saloon checked in with NewsChannel 21 to talk about how to-go cocktails are going for them. The restaurant says they only…
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Sisters gym feels pinch of closure as New Year’s fitness goals are set
Tate Metcalf, who owns the Sisters Athletic Club, says the new year is typically peak season for gyms. This year, being closed when most are…
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Bend Scouts collecting Christmas trees for recycling
Bend Boy Scouts and parent volunteers have begun collecting Christmas trees for recycling, a big fund-raiser for area…
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In C.O., a different bowl game viewing experience
Central Oregon bars and fans found different ways to watch the college football bowl games, including Saturday’s Fiesta Bowl featuring the Oregon…
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Pet Pals: Casper the friendly kitten needs a new home
Casper is an adorable gray and white kitten who has some limited vision, but is otherwise as cute and affection as they come, waiting for a new home…
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Bend vape shop reacts to hefty new e-cigarette tax
Effective Friday, Oregon Measure 108 increases the tax on cigarettes and imposes a sizable new tax on e-cigarette vaping products. We talked with a…
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Bend Boy Scouts Christmas tree recycling donations stolen
A southeast Bend man told NewsChanel-21 he witnessed people stealing donations attached to curbside Christmas trees early Friday morning. The trees…
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Furry Friends: Balto’s a happy, smart Husky pup
A fenced yard is a must for an active, clever boy like Balto, a Husky pup waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Crash at NE Bend intersection sends 1 to hospital
A New Year’s Eve crash closed the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and NE 27th Street in Bend, sending one passenger to the hospital, police…
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Out & About: Closing out 2020, in scenic fashion
Wildlife, wonderful scenes and more — no matter the season, we are honored to share your fine photos with everybody. Please send us yours from the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Last catches of the year, mighty fine
The last episode of Big Ol’ Fish for 2020 has a wide array of great catches on display. Send us yours from the Share tab at…
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