‘Not enough time’: C.O. restaurants scramble to prep, reopen indoor dining
The managers and workers at many restaurants in Deschutes County are moving fast, preparing to reopen for limited indoor dining on…
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‘Really a lifeline’: Bend’s warming shelter prepares for winter storm
As Central Oregon prepares for a few days of snow and bitter cold, Bend’s official warming shelter expects to be at full capacity — as it has been…
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Bend Park and Rec weighs ways to balance riverside access, protect habitat
Over time, the Deschutes riverfront in Bend, has taken a beating, and it has not been restored in more than 10 years. That’s why the Bend Park and…
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Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend
As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are trailblazers, effecting…
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High Desert Museum to reopen interior exhibits, with timed tickets
With Deschutes County moving into the High Risk category for COVID-19 precautions, the High Desert Museum will welcome visitors into its indoor…
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‘Risk’ vs reward: Deschutes County businesses weigh limits of reopening
Starting Friday, Deschutes County officially moves down from an Extreme Risk level to High Risk as COVID-19 case counts drop to their lowest level in…
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BPRD to reopen Juniper Swim & Fitness Center on Monday, with many changes
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it will reopen the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center for the first time in nearly three months next…
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City of Bend preps winter streets plan, reminds of emergency snow zones
With significant snowfall in the forecast, everyone should prepare for winter, the city of Bend advised…
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Bend planning body signs off on new ‘master sign plan’ approach
The Bend Planning Commission signed off Monday night on several changes in the city’s sign code that would provide some flexibility for signage in…
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OSP seeks public tips to find whoever shot doe fawn with arrow in southern Bend
Oregon State Police requested the public’s help in identifying who shot and wounded a doe fawn with an arrow near Parrell and Chase roads in southern…
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‘It was great’: Bend-La Pine middle, high schoolers back in class after 10 months
Bend-La Pine middle and high schools welcomed back students on Monday, marking the first day in more than 10 months that all of the district’s…
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‘People want hope’: Bend jewelers say engagement ring sales up amid pandemic
The pandemic has brought some couples closer together, through quarantining and spending nights together alone.…
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Close friend of Bend double-homicide victims protests no arrests after 6 months
Nearly six months have passed since two of Josh Pardee’s close friends were killed in what police quickly determined was a double-homicide inside…
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Bend, Redmond home sales prices set new records (again) to start 2021
Bend’s median home sales price zoomed to a new record of $580,000 in January, while Redmond’s reached a record $377,000, Beacon Appraisal Group…
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Bend transient arrested on attempted murder charge in stabbing last June
A 27-year-old Bend transient was arrested Friday on attempted murder, burglary and assault charges, accused of stabbing another man at the alleged…
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A Bend front-door friendship delivered: That rings a bell
Thanks to a doorbell camera — and a few snacks — a Bend family and their mail carrier developed quite the connection. However, he recently got…
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Parents notified of COVID-19 case at Elk Meadow Elementary in SW Bend
Parents of students at Elk Meadow Elementary School in southwest Bend were notified in a letter Friday evening that “a person associated with the…
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Bend councilor proposes city consider removing minimum parking requirements
During the Bend City Council’s meeting on Wednesday evening, new City Councilor Melanie Kebler asked, and staff and colleagues agreed to examine the…
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Two Bend men arrested in 6 recent car thefts; 3 stolen guns also recovered
Two days after Bend police reported a 56% jump in car thefts last year and plans to curb the trend, officers announced Thursday the arrest of two…
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Bend nonprofit Think Wild opens newly renovated wildlife rehab hospital
Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and conservation center in Bend, is officially open for intake of injured and orphaned native wildlife.…
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