Reopening rekindles hope after ‘alarming’ number of C.O. restaurant closures
On the day Gov. Kate Brown announced restaurants in Deschutes County would be allowed to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, NewsChannel 21…
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National Freedom Day observed virtually and tackles theme ‘From Captivity to Captivated’
Click here for updates on this story National Freedom Day observed virtually and tackles theme ‘From Captivity to…
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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…
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs place assistant coach Britt Reid on administrative leave after car crash hospitalized two children
The Kansas City Chiefs placed outside linebackers coach Britt Reid on administrative leave Tuesday after he was involved in a multi-vehicle crash…
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Study of DCSO deputies’ rotating shifts seeks to improve their health
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with a physician from St. Charles to study whether having deputies work frequently rotating…
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Deschutes improves to ‘High Risk,’ indoor dining to return; Crook, Jefferson still ‘Extreme’
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that 12 counties, including Deschutes, have improved in risk level, with 10 moving out of Extreme Risk for the…
Continue ReadingTwo US Navy aircraft carriers conduct South China Sea drills
Two US Navy aircraft carrier strike groups began operations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Tuesday, the latest show of naval…
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State Land Board OKs $1.6 million land sale for new Redmond readiness center
The State Land Board on Tuesday approved several property transactions, including the sale of 20 acres in Redmond to the Oregon Military Department…
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Oregon Zoo’s California condors on track for an eggs-ceptional year
California condors are laying eggs at a record pace this year at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation.…
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C.O. florists expect busy Valentine’s Day
Florists have noticed an increase in flower and plant sales during this pandemic. NewsChannel 21 spoke Tuesday with the owner of Bend’s Cascade…
Continue ReadingA skier was mauled by a bear in Alaska and rescued by helicopter
A skier in Alaska was airlifted from the side of a mountain over the weekend after he was attacked and mauled by a brown bear. The victim was part of…
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Police ‘unlawful assembly’ powers come under fire in Oregon Legislature
An Oregon lawmaker is trying to repeal a state law that critics say allowed officers to threaten racial injustice protesters in Portland with…
Continue ReadingMyanmar’s military overturned a democratic election. Now they’re warning protesters not to ‘destroy democracy’
Myanmar’s new military junta, which overturned the results of democratic elections when it seized power last Monday, has warned the public not…
Continue ReadingSuspect in shooting that injured 5 at Minnesota health care clinic is familiar to police, authorities say
A 67-year-old man who was “very familiar” to authorities wounded five people in a shooting Tuesday at the Allina Health Care Clinic in…
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Feds OK $1 million grant to restore fire-stricken Detroit’s water system
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced Tuesday it is investing $1 million to restore potable water to the rural town of…
Continue ReadingPetitions started to allow students to have snow days instead of virtual learning days
Click here for updates on this story ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) — In the past, snow meant delays if not canceling of classes…
Continue ReadingFossil fuel air pollution causes almost 1 in 5 deaths globally each year
More than 8 million people around the world die each year as a result of breathing polluted air that contains particles from fossil fuels, a new…
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Senators vote that impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate
The Senate voted Tuesday that the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional after the House impeachment managers…
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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…
Continue ReadingPolice: Man steals truck, picks up three women, leads officers on high-speed chase
Click here for updates on this story ATMORE, AL (WALA) — Atmore Police said a man stole a truck from a gas station…
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