Community steps up, helps St. Vincent de Paul help those in need of propane
NewsChannel 21 viewers came through to help St. Vincent de Paul provide propane vouchers needed by many to make it through a cold winter, and the…
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‘It helped us in our own grief’: Bend native’s daughter Rylee saved three lives through organ donations
Bend native Autumn Toelle-Jackson is helping honor her daughter, Rylee Marie Jackson, at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., next Monday. The little…
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COCC warns of possibly unsafe conditions, urges avoiding apartment project area on Bend campus
Recent inclement weather has created standing water and live wires at the Neighborly Development Veridian Apartments construction site on the south…
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Shoppers step back in line after Christmas to make returns in Bend’s Old Mill District
 If you received a gift from a family member and it turns out it doesn’t fit, returns or exchanges can be challenging as rules tighten and fees…
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C.O. drug agents arrest Bend man, accused of trafficking in fentanyl, meth on Hunnell Road
A Bend man accused of importing fentanyl and methamphetamine into Central Oregon and trafficking in them at the Hunnell Road homeless encampment was…
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Latest federal funding funnel welcomed by recipients: An ‘impact on Central Oregon forever’
The $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 federal appropriations bill won Senate passage on Thursday and is expected to be signed into law soon by…
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Bend police release booking photo of Terrebonne man accused of kidnap, assault; seek other possible victims
Bend police released a booking photo Thursday as they investigate the possibility of other crimes by a Terrebonne man charged with kidnap, assault…
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City of Bend receives $150K Pacific Power grant to offer e-bike ‘instant rebates’ for low-income buyers
Bend city councilors gave the nod Wednesday evening to the city accepting a $150,000 mobility grant from Pacific Power to fund a rebate program to…
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‘I just admire them so much’: Community gathers at Drake Park for third annual ‘Longest Night’ vigil
Central Oregon’s third annual “Longest Night” vigil, to remember the homeless members of the community who have passed, took place Wednesday evening,…
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Bend Public Works shares information on sidewalk snow removal rules
If you’ve walked at all around town, seeing piles of snow and sheets of ice on and around sidewalks should come as no…
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Bend Park and Recreation District Board chooses seven finalists for two board vacancies
At Tuesday evening’s Bend Park and Recreation District Board meeting, seven applicants were selected as finalists for two vacant board…
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Central Oregon Mastersingers conclude caroling at Bend’s Old Mill
Here are the sounds of the Central Oregon Mastersingers, as they conclude a season of holiday caroling at Bend’s Old Mill…
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Bend man says ‘Improv for Life’ class teaches valuable skills
NewsChannel 21’s Blake Mayfield introduces us to Renny Temple, who teaches a class at COCC in Bend called ‘Improv for Life’ and believes the skills…
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New Oregon House speaker, C.O. lawmakers tour Bend navigation center, talk with Redmond leaders
On the second leg of his three-day trip through Central and Eastern Oregon, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) toured a new low-barrier…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives work to find answers, bring closure in unsolved ‘cold cases’
Every day, Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives are diving deep into unsolved “cold cases” around the county. Some are decades old, but the search…
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City of Bend appeals $30K Oregon DEQ fine over effluent limit, monitoring violations
The city of Bend is appealing a $30,333 penalty levied early last month by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for violating effluent…
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Bend Police on the hunt for DUII drivers over the holidays, with more grant-funded patrols on the road
The holidays are right around the corner, which means spending time with family and friends, and celebrating — often with alcohol. So Bend Police…
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Bend police stop alleged DUII driver; 2nd DUII driver hits patrol car, which then hits first vehicle
Bend police stopped an alleged DUII driver in a downtown Bend intersection late Saturday night – and about a half-hour later, another alleged DUII…
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Central Oregonians celebrate Jewish Festival of Lights at Bend’s annual Hanukkah menorah lighting
The Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah began Sunday evening, and Bend’s 12th annual menorah lighting was held in the Old Mill District’s…
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The Giving Plate’s ‘Jingle Store’ brings holiday cheer for kids and families
The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is back, bigger and better than over, bringing hope for the holidays to families in need and and also giving kids a…
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