Investigators say fire in vacant SE Bend home used by ‘squatters’ was arson
A fire that destroyed a vacant southeast Bend home frequented by “squatters” and due to be torn down was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday that…
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Summit boy’s soccer team to seek first 6A state crown in third straight championship contest
The undefeated Summit Storm boy’s soccer team just keeps winning — and holding their playoff foes scoreless.…
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Downtown Bend Business Association brings holiday cheer, new wreaths going on display
The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image,…
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Rising number of Central Oregonians fed up with FedEx late deliveries
With the holiday season right around the corner, people are increasingly concerned about their FedEx…
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City of Bend seeking applicants to serve on new Core Area Advisory Board
The City of Bend is accepting applications for a new Core Area Advisory Board. Applications can be submitted online and are being accepted until 5…
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OSU-Cascades reports 2% enrollment rise, more full-time students on Bend campus
The number of students pursuing degrees in fall term at Oregon State University–Cascades increased 2% over the previous year, and students are…
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Bend Park and Rec considering older high school-aged hockey options; no rec league at present
The Pavilion in Bend hosts numerous hockey leagues in the winter months, except for one age group and competition level.…
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Summit keeps running ahead: Girls cross-country team wins 13th straight state crown
A dynasty continued this weekend at the OSAA State Cross-Country Championships in…
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Bend pediatricians: Demand for Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 higher than first supplies
Bend pediatricians say they are experiencing a higher demand for the newly available Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds than the initial…
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Bend-Redmond home sales slow as autumn arrives, but listings also fall; prices hold near records
The number of Bend and Redmond home sales dropped as fall arrived, which is fairly typical. But the number of active listings also declined, making…
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City of Bend seeks to fill 2 Planning Commission openings
The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Bend Planning…
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C.O. children begin receiving first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Saturday was a big day for 8-year-old Miles Peoples, who got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Central Oregon Pediatric Associates.…
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Paramotoring, a growing outdoor sport, brings noise issues for some Central Oregonians
Paramotoring, created from paragliding has become popular in Central…
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Knopp, fellow Oregon Senate Republican Caucus members sign ‘Education Freedom Pledge’
The Oregon Senate Republican Caucus said it “came together in unison to fight for Oregon’s students and parents” on Friday by signing…
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One Class at a Time: North Star Elementary teacher honored for viral P.E. curriculum
In our latest One Class at a Time honor, NewsChannel 21 and our partners at Mid Oregon Credit Union presented $500 to Ms. Jenny White, a physical…
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Ariel South Apartments in SE Bend due big upgrade
Bend city councilors gave their nod Wednesday to Housing Works’ plans for a $9 million bond to help fund $15 million in upgrades to the Ariel South…
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Cascades East Transit reimagines ‘mobility hubs, eyes possibility of electric buses down the road
Cascades East Transit is working toward renewable fuel options, so you might see electric buses rolling down High Desert streets one…
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Downtown Bend parklet program makes parking ‘difficult’ for some businesses, helps others
Restaurants with outdoor seating in the street will be charged a new fee in downtown…
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Gusty winds have some C.O. impacts; NWS high wind warning expires
Central Oregon’s blustery winds on Thursday didn’t hit the speeds the National Weather Service warned of, but did gust to nearly 40 mph at Bend…
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Amid Hunnell Road cleanup, Bend councilors review managed camp requirements
As winter weather approaches in Bend, homeless campers along Hunnell and Clausen roads are once again being asked to cleanup, move over and and make…
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