COCC names Michael LaLonde VP of finance and operations
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday that following a national search, the college has selected Michael LaLonde, former president and…
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Habitant for Humanity scores a huge donation for their big-hearted work in the community
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver was awarded a surprise $25,000 donation Thursday. Every year, First Interstate Bank gifts 40 partnering…
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SUV driver taken to hospital after hitting Bend-La Pine school bus on 27th Street; 7 students, no serious injuries
A Bend-La Pine school bus carrying seven middle-schoolers was struck head-on by an SUV in the turn lane of Southeast 27th Street by High Desert…
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Madras, Prineville airports receive share of FAA funding for needed improvement projects
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding six airports across the state –…
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Deschutes County proposed $404 million budget priorities include Redmond campus, courthouse expansion, new landfill
Deschutes County has released its proposed $404 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with a range of familiar priorities up for discussion, from…
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Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20
A Waldport woman was arrested on DUII-alcohol and reckless driving charges after crashing her SUV on Highway 20 west of Tumalo Wednesday evening,…
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Invasive, noxious weed popping up in C. Oregon gardens prompts warning: Handle myrtle spurge with caution
A pretty but pesky invasive and noxious weed is making its way into Central Oregon gardens. Experts say myrtle spurge is not something you want…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue searches through rain, fog and mud for overdue motorist in Ochocos
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers were called out for an overdue motorist in the Ochocos Monday night, sparking a challenging…
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Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent ranger districts to continue prescribed burns Thursday SW of Sunriver, Crescent
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent ranger districts plan to continue prescribed burn operations on…
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Public reacts to special district election results, Bend Fire levy’s narrow approval amid varied ballot returns
Tuesday’s special district election, often one that draws relatively little voter attention, brought in a higher turnout than anticipated for…
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Controversial Deschutes Public Library board member Ray Miao wins contested race with 61 percent of vote
NewsChannel 21 spoke Wednesday with Deschutes Public Library Board member Ray Miao, who was reelected Tuesday, defeating challenger Marisa Chappell…
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Bend Fire and Rescue takes part in training to test response time to emergencies
Wednesday morning, Bend firefighters were scaling the rocks inside Bend’s Sawyer Park. Crews from every fire station took turns practicing repelling…
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Culver winemaker Doug Maragas can’t help but worry and wonder: Where have all the bees gone this year?
Doug Maragas, winemaker and vineyard manager at Maragas Winery in Culver, said Tuesday he’s alarmed that for the first time since beginning their…
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Ask the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on several topics, from wildfires to homeless
In this month’s edition of Ask the Mayor, on Wednesday’s NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler thanked voters for passing the fire…
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Bend Fire’s levy narrowly passes, La Pine’s more handily; Crook County voters sweep out school, park board incumbents
Despite the economic uncertainties of the times, Bend-area voters narrowly approved a significantly larger five-year operating levy for Bend Fire &…
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Pros, cons of marijuana dispensaries were back on the front burner at Redmond City Council workshop
The Redmond City Council returned to the controversial topic of whether to allow marijuana dispensaries at a two-hour workshop Tuesday evening at…
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Over 30 dogs have been rescued from Oklahoma and found homes here in Central Oregon
Thirty-two dogs arrived on a flight from Norman, Oklahoma, to the Bend Airport on Tuesday. The dogs arrived via a non-profit called Dog Is My…
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Crescent Ranger District plans 51-acre prescribed burn six miles SW of Crescent
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters on the Crescent Ranger District plan to ignite up to 51 acres in a prescribed burn six miles southwest of…
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Another 300-plus acres set for prescribed burn Wednesday SW of Sunriver, by homes in River Meadows subdivision
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to continue prescribed burn operations for a third day Wednesday in an area three miles…
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The nose knows (and the eyes, lungs too): Springtime pollen especially bad in Central Oregon this year
If you’ve been sneezing, red-eyed and wheezing, it’s not news to you that we’re at the beginning of a rough allergy season in Central…
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