Portland hospitals send 1,700 vaccine doses so Deschutes County can keep appointments
Amid nationwide weather-caused delays in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, Portland’s Legacy Health System sent 1,700 doses to Deschutes County via the…
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Bend couple marks 60th anniversary with dual COVID vaccinations
A Bend couple, Arthur and Barbara Smith, marked their 60th anniversary Thursday with a memorable trip to Redmond, where they both got their second…
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Out & About: Natural wonderland
Animals star in this week’s edition of Out &…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Lots of trout this week
Get “trout of here” was actually used to describe one of the catches this…
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COCC Foundation changes its largest fundraiser, Menu of the Year
The online event runs through March with many auction “menu”…
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City of Redmond gives free PPE to businesses
The city of Redmond gave out free personal protective equipment to business owners Thursday at Redmond City…
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Bend church holds drive-thru Ash Wednesday event
First Presbyterian Church in Bend held a drive-thru Ash Wednesday event to provide social…
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Camp Sherman deputy’s legacy continues with children
Jefferson County sheriff’s Deputy Dave Blann’s widow held a contest for students at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman. She asked the kids to write…
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Sisters weekend fire deemed arson
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office wants your help with any information regarding the house fire on Larch Avenue from Saturday, February…
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You can now sponsor an animal at Sunriver Nature Center
Sunriver Nature Center has a new program where you can sponsor an animal, with some special perks, including a behind-the-scenes…
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Songbird salmonella outbreak prompts C.O. concern, feeder advice
Wildlife officials are concerned about a salmonella outbreak among songbirds in Central Oregon. You’re asked to take down your bird feeder for the…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz talks of atmosphere at fenced US Capitol
New U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., talked Wednesday with NewsChannel 21 about the security and atmosphere surrounding the Capitol in the wake of the…
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Bend cat just loves to float in family’s hot tub
A northwest Bend cat, Trixie, has figured out a way to enjoy the warmth of the family’s hot tub without getting all…
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Central Oregon veterans get help with Covid-19 vaccine
The Bend VA clinic will notify eligible patients. A local vet explains, not everyone…
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Bend composer wins Hollywood award
Bend composer Chris Thomas won the Hollywood Music in Media award for outstanding original score in a short film. His short film called Imagine…
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Hummel signs onto New Jersey immigration brief
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel has joined 72 other lawmakers in support of New Jersey’s ‘Immigrant Trust Directive.’ It aims to build…
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9-year-old requests, gets Humane Society donations for her birthday
Timber, a local 9-year-old, said instead of birthday presents, she wanted donations for the Humane Society of Central Oregon – and boy, did she get…
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Goodwill spends millions to discard unsellable donations
Not everything donated to Goodwill can be sold in its stores. In 2020, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette spent over $3 million in…
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SUV leaves slushy Hwy. 20 near Tumalo, hits tree
An SUV left slushy Highway 20 west of Tumalo and crashed into a tree Monday afternoon when the driver swerved to avoid someone stopped to turn left;…
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Redmond memory care facility hosts ‘senior’ prom for its residents
Residents at Country Side Living in Redmond got an opportunity to relive their senior prom with a 50’s theme, just in time for Valentine’s…
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