Platypus Pub closing, likely replaced by Starbucks
It began as a Church of the Nazarene in the 1950s, later becoming the French restaurant Le Bistro, then the Italian restaurant Ernesto’s, followed by…
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Summit seniors host 5k to raise money for their Sparrow
Fundraising for Tytan Neff, 11, will culminate at the school’s annual ‘Thunder…
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C.O. students compete in ‘Battle of the Books’ competition in Prineville
Cascade Middle School and Mountain View High School will compete in State…
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Bend Elks Lodge giving back to community
The group donated $9,000 to nine local…
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Bachelor Butte Dog Derby off to fast start
The Bachelor Butte Dog Derby got underway Friday at Wanoga Sno-Park west of Bend as the leading team reportedly smashed a course record in the start…
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Pet Pals: Sally Ann is one fine hound dog
Sally Ann is about 5 1/2 months old and part of a big litter up for adoption at the humane Society of Central…
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Bend ends test of Reed Mkt.-Bond roundabout signals
The city of Bend spent this week testing various configurations of metered signals in a bid to help improve traffic flow at the Reed Market Road/Bond…
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Years of low snow affect Deschutes Basin groundwater
Years of below-average snowfall have had a serious impact on groundwater levels and on water supplies in the Deschutes River…
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Car theft suspect shot by deputy getting new lawyer
Adam Gilliam, the car theft suspect shot by a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy last November, was back in court Friday, where he told the judge he…
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Large elk herd still hanging out in Tumalo
MaryRose shared this Friday afternoon video of that much-seen, much-photographed herd of elk by Highway 20 outside of Bend in the Tumalo…
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Furry Friends: Walker is a big snuggler
Walker is a big boy with a bit of a special need, waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Morning Star Christian School kids visit KTVZ
Morning Star Christian School first-graders paid a visit to NewsChannel 21 on Thursday and got to meet “Sparkling Bob” Shaw himself. Thanks for…
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GOP U.S. Senate candidate speaks in Bend
Albany resident Jo Rae Perkins, a Republican running to unseat Sen. Jeff Merkley, spoke Thursday at the Bend Golf…
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Summit HS mock trial team set for state competition
Summit High’s mock trial team won the recent regional event and is headed to the state competition this…
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11 mini-horses from Miss. arrive at Bend refuge
11 miniature horses were brought to Central Oregon from Mississippi and should be available for adoption…
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Bend Park & Rec officials tour Drake Park project area
The Bend Park and Rec District Board toured Drake Park on Wednesday ahead of a trail improvement project that could lead to the removal of up to…
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Mtn. View senior basketball star caps memorable career
The Mtn. View girls didn’t make the playoffs this season, but senior star forward Bailey Dickerson still had a season – and a varsity career – to…
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New NE Bend site drawing several restaurants
The East End project on NE Cushing Drive near St. Charles Bend has drawn several restaurants and is scheduled to open this…
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Deschutes Stabilization Center gets staffing funds
Deschutes County Health Services is getting some funding help from the Central Oregon Health Council and sheriff’s office to staff the…
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Oregon Supreme Court justice speaks at COCC
Oregon’s newest Supreme Court justice, Adrienne Nelson, spoke Tuesday evening at COCC in Bend and also gives a talk Wednesday morning at the Redmond…
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