Central Oregonians react to updated CDC mask guidelines
NewsChannel 21 talked to some Central Oregonians in Redmond on Thursday about the updated CDC guidelines that say fully vaccinated people don’t need…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity challenged by rising land, lumber costs
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is feeling the effects of rising costs of lumber and land. The nonprofit plans to build 24 homes this year, but…
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Sisters Movie House set to reopen soon after long closure
After being closed for over 400 days, the Sisters Movie House reopens May 21. It’s one of the last Central Oregon theaters to…
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Subaru of Bend makes big donation to In Our Backyard
Subaru of Bend and its parent company donated more than $48,000 to the Bend anti-human trafficking nonprofit In Our Backyard as part of the car…
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46th Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is on for 2021
Due to social distancing regulations, it’ll be much smaller than previous years. It will also have a virtual element this year. It’s set for July…
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Prineville RV show on tap this weekend
Overcoming COVID and inventory challenges, Beaver Coach Sales plans an RV show starting Friday afternoon at the Crook County Fairgrounds in…
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Two C.O. HS students receive major NROTC scholarships
Crook County High senior Elizabeth Barker received a $200,000 nursing scholarship from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at a special ceremony…
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Assistance League of Bend provides clothes for kids
The Assistance League of Bend, a “21 Cares for Kids” partner, is given names from the Family Access Network advocates. Students K-12 then get a $50…
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Tumalo gym grows, expands amid pandemic
HIIT Logic, a Tumalo fitness studio, has expanded to Redmond and will soon open a third gym location in NorthWest…
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Bend-La Pine School Board races draw attention
A heated race for four Bend-La Pine School Board seats in the May 18 election has raised concern among some observers, including a “restorative…
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Juniper Ridge property purchased for light industrial use
Kevin Spencer, the owner of Empire Construction and Development, just bought a parcel at city-owned Juniper Ridge in northeast Bend for $1.3 million…
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Zika directs $800K in federal COVID relief funds to NeighborImpact warehouse expansion effort
State Rep. Jack Zika announced Monday that he is dedicating $800,000 in discretionary federal COVID relief funds to NeighborImpact’s food bank…
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Oregon High Desert Storm shows promise in debut
Central Oregon’s new pro indoor football team, the Oregon High Desert Storm, played its first game on Saturday. The Storm lost 46-44 to a tough Idaho…
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C.O. residents give Mother’s Day shout outs to loved ones (Pt. 2)
NewsChannel 21 gave Central Oregonians an opportunity to give a shout out to their moms and wish them a Happy Mother’s…
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C.O. residents give Mother’s Day shout outs to loved ones
NewsChannel 21 gave Central Oregonians an opportunity to give a shout out to their moms and wish them a Happy Mother’s…
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Central Oregon Boy Scouts host ‘Scout-O-Rama’
Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA troops hosted an event Saturday that put their skills to the test. They camped overnight on the football field of Hugh…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity ReStore open longer
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity ReStore is going to be open longer. The store is reverting to its pre-pandemic hours. Now, you can shop…
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Pet Pals: Sassy is a sweet tabby cat
Sassy, a calm, curious and confident 1 1/2-year-old brown tabby cat, is waiting for a new, loving home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Jasmyn Troncoso speaks on settlement, disputes DA’s stance
Former Deschutes County deputy DA Jasmyn Troncoso told NewsChannel 21 on Friday that a co-worker’s offensive mug discussed in DA John Hummel’s…
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Cascade Lakes Highway opens partially past Mt. Bachelor
The gate on the Cascade Lakes Highway has been moved from Mt. Bachelor to just north of Lava Lake. Crews are working to remove more snow on the…
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