Semi jackknifes on Hwy. 97 near Lava Butte; fuel spill brings hazmat team
A semi jackknifed on Highway 97 near Lava Butte on Tuesday morning, and a leak from the gas tank prompted call-out of a hazardous material company to…
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Tin Pan Theater in downtown Bend kicks off ‘Martial Arts Mondays’ throughout March
Martial Arts Mondays kicks off in March at the Tin Pan Theater in downtown Bend, with a Lo Mien Noodles and veggies buffet…
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Crews begin deconstruction of historic A.J. Tucker Building in downtown Bend
Crews on Monday began taking apart the more than century-old A.J. Tucker Building in downtown Bend, making way for a courthouse expansion and saving…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, February 26th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Bend’s Bear Creek Elementary welcomes visiting drummer, enjoys African drum circle
On Thursday, as we observe Black History Month, Bear Creek Elementary School’s Family Engagement Committee and Music Department welcomed professional…
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Bend High girls, boys win state Nordic ski racing titles at Mt. Bachelor
The Bend High boys and girls Nordic ski teams won the state titles for the first time at the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association Nordic…
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Central Oregonians gather at Peace Corner in downtown Bend for a Ukraine rally, urging U.S. aid for country
 It’s been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, creating tragedies on both sides. There was a rally in downtown Bend on Saturday, encouraging…
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Pet Pals: Lily is a quiet, sweet girl who loves to give kisses
This week, we have a visit from Lily, an 8-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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Ridgeview High Theatre presents a rousing, high-flying musical production of ‘Mary Poppins’
The Ridgeview High School Theater group is putting on a special high-flying production of “Mary Poppins” this weekend and next, a fun show for all…
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Furry Friends: German shepherd George is a fine, fun and big boy
Lloyd is a 2-year-old German shepherd, a big, handsome boy with a big heart, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for someone to play ball…
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: Tennis anyone? — Sylvan Park an Awbrey Butte favorite
This week, Eric Oren visited an Awbrey Butte favorite, Sylvan Park. With unique sports offerings and some lovely elevated views, this ideal…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, February 23rd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, February 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Save the Date: Winter Beer Festival, Free Museum Day and more
NewsChannel 21’s Jillian Fortner has a trio of events to consider for this week’s Save the Date. There are plenty more options to review at…
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Out & About: A wintry outdoors theme, naturally
Gorgeous views, fine feathered friends – the variety of great photos shared with us – and then by us with you – is seemingly endless. But there’s…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Near or far, these fine catches are above par
Two of tonight’s large fish were caught in Mexico and the third right in our backyard, at Lake Billy Chinook. Wherever you landed yours, please share…
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Historic downtown Bend building’s impending removal prompts question: Who was A.J. Tucker?
As Deschutes County prepares to remove the façade, then demolish the over century-old A.J. Tucker Building to make way for an expanded county…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, February 22nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, February 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Lovely to look at, delightful to get to know
It’s a favorite thing about Wednesday nights for many of our friends — it’s all your great pet photos in our Pet Pics Sweepstakes! See many more and…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, February 21st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, February 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Ridgeview HS hosts regional Unified Sports basketball tournament; Blazers see viewership plunge
Ridgeview High hosted a basketball tournament on Tuesday that celebrates Unified Sports, a special program that brings together people with…
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