Recent spike in escaped burns prompts concern
Bend Fire and Rescue are responding to a recent spike in escaped field burns due to unseasonably dry conditions and some irresponsible…
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C.O. construction workers can stay on the job
Despite the stay-at-home and selected business closures order from Gov. Kate Brown, construction companies are permitted to continue building, as…
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Bend Park & Rec closes all courts, playgrounds skateparks
In response to Gov. Kate Brown’s order, the Bend Park and Recreation District is closing many facilities, from pickleball, tennis and basketball…
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Gov. Brown biz closures have wide impact
A Bend hair salon reacted to Gov. Kate Brown’s closure order Monday to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, saying they have been unable to get to…
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Bend brewery, dispensary team up for free lunches for kids
Fyre Dispensary and Riverbend Brewery have teamed up to provide free sack lunches each day this week from 11 a.m. til…
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Bend sign co. helps restaurants show they’re open for business
A Bend sign company, Carlson Signs, has given to restaurants 40 “To Go Available” signs, free of charge, to let all who pass by know they are open…
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Bend woman celebrates 101st birthday like none before
Family and friends of Idona Jean Fix of Bend celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday while maintaining social…
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Bend Best Buy shifts to curbside pickup
Like many national businesses, Best Buy in Bend has stopped in-store access and shifted its operations due to COVID-19, now offering “contact-less…
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Two Bend companies offer food, supplies deliveries
Servpro of Bend and Coiled Cabs are branching out a bit in a time of need and offering delivery of pre-paid food and…
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Redmond restaurant struggles to make takeout succeed
A fairly new restaurant in Redmond, Mo’s Egg House, is shifting to the takeout business, but it’s not easy. NewsChannel 21 is trying to help many…
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C.O. crafters helping make emergency medical masks
A Facebook group, Central Oregon Emergency Mask Makers, has been created by crafters trying to help ease a serious shortage by sewing medical…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sees decrease in calls
The sheriff’s office says it has received 13 fewer calls than last…
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Health care professionals make adjustments due to COVID-19
Arielle Brumfield visited a physical therapy office in Redmond to see how it’s coping with the…
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Pet Pals: Scout is a super dog
In this special “social distancing” edition of Pet Pals, Scout is a pretty, playful pup in need of a good…
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Bend’s Oregon Tai Chi Wushu offers free online classes
With COVID-19 keeping many people at home, Oregon Tai Chi Wushu in Bend is offering free online classes, including a beginner’s class at 9:45 a.m. on…
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Shepherd’s House offers, seeks help in drive-thru fashion
Shepherd’s House Ministries in Bend has moved beyond its walls to offer assist to anyone in need, while asking for donations, both in drive-thru…
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NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser interviewed about COVID-19 coverage
NewsChannel 21 reporter Max Goldwasser talked with KQAK’s Dave Clemens Friday morning about what he’s been covering during the COVID-19…
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Special report: Pets can comfort in stressful times
In this week’s special report, NewsChannel 21’s Mike Allen looks at how our pets can bring tangible stress reduction and other health…
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OSU-Cascades, COCC shifts to online courses
OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon Community College are joining others across the state with restricted access and moving to online…
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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…
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