Deschutes County 911 upgrades dispatch software system
Deschutes County’s 911 new dispatch software, which went live last week, replaces a system that was more than 20 years old and improves the…
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‘SheJumps’ Junior Ski Patrol program coming to Mt. Bachelor
The “SheJumps” Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol program is coming to Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, March 22, a day camp-style event where girls 8-17 learn…
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Bend City Councilor Justin Livingston talks about his run for Congress
Bend City Councilor Justin Livingston sat down for an exclusive interview with NewsChannel 21 on Monday, discussing his recent announcement that he…
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Bend women-operated businesses team up for International Women’s Day
Naked Winery and Sole Footbar offered discounts on wine and massages on Sunday, marking International Women’s…
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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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