Bullying up from pre-pandemic levels; experts cite cell phones, pandemic disruptions
According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 40% of children and teens recently interviewed said they were bullied on school campuses in the…
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More than a dozen Douglas County fires in Tyee Ridge Complex have grown to about 2,900 acres, 5% containment
The two largest fires among 14 sparked by lightning in what’s now being managed as the Tyee Ridge Complex merged over the weekend in northwest…
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Gov. Kotek, C.O. officials say they are ‘committed to working together with urgency’ on shelter options before winter
After a three-day visit to Central Oregon late last week, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and several local officials issued a joint statement Monday, saying…
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Weekend of bluer skies ends with a wall of smoke surging into C.O.; Bend Park and Rec programs affected
Bluer, less smoky skies for much of the High Desert for much of the weekend could have left some folks wondering why the state Department of…
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Jefferson County schools chosen for $500,000 federal grant to boost after-school and summer programs
The Oregon Department of Education announced Monday the organizations that will receive federal grant funds for after-school and summer programs,…
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‘It’s the best feeling’: Furry friends find forever families through Clear the Shelter’ pet adoption events
With this month’s Clear the Shelters campaign by NewsChannel 21 and NBC, animal shelters on the High Desert are finding forever homes for their furry…
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OSU Board OKs $36 million project to prepare 24 acres at OSU-Cascades for innovation district, other future expansion
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy and OSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes shared…
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Governor Kotek wraps up three-day Central Oregon tour; here’s her recap of the visit
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited communities in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties Wednesday through Friday on…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union breaks ground on new Old Mill headquarters, eighth branch
Mid Oregon Credit Union hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for its new corporate headquarters and eighth full-service branch, located at 557…
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Crux Fermentation brings back its ‘Dogs and Lagers’ event to celebrate National Dog Day
Crux Fermentation is hosting a Dogs and Lagers event this weekend, to celebrate National Dog…
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DEQ extends Deschutes County air quality advisory through weekend: What does weeks of smoky air do to our health?
Despite some improvement in the High Desert’s smoky skies, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency…
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‘This is completely different’: Paranormal Cirque brings horror acts to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds
At the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend, don’t be fooled by the circus tent. The show inside is more fright than fun, and far…
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Pedestrian taken to hospital, driver cited after crash at NE Bend intersection
A pedestrian was taken to St. Charles Bend with non-life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of…
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Mt. Bachelor zip line guest experiences fatal medical emergency; feature was closed Friday in respect
A guest on Mt. Bachelor’s ZipTour zip line experienced a fatal medical incident Thursday afternoon, prompting a closure of the three-stage feature…
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‘Cybersecurity risks and incidents are our new reality’: City of Bend hires first information security manager
The city of Bend is taking proactive measures to protect the data of its employees and citizens, including hiring its first information security…
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‘We need to worry about dangerous situations’: Deschutes County hiring armed patrols for Juniper Ridge
Deschutes County is in the process of adding armed patrols at the homeless camps at Juniper Ridge. Several homeless campsites can be found on…
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Three Seattle men arrested in string of burglaries, vehicle thefts in Bend, Sunriver and La Pine
A string of recent break-ins, burglaries and vehicle thefts in Bend, Sunriver and La Pine led to a raid Wednesday night on a property in the Three…
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Weeks of thick smoke having a variety of impacts on Central Oregon businesses
The often-thick wildfire smoke lingering over the High Desert in recent weeks has had varied impacts on businesses, as NewsChannel 21’s Tracee…
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Seven fire pits found dug along the Elk Lake shoreline; Forest Service notes fires only allowed in campgrounds
Deschutes National Forest field rangers found seven fire pits dug into the shoreline of Elk Lake on Tuesday, along with evidence of recent…
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Years of severe drought have Forest Service reevaluating Crescent Lake Boat Launch redesign
Due to several seasons of low water at Crescent Lake, the Crescent Ranger District said Wednesday it won’t move forward with construction of a…
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