DCSO looking for stolen pickup, ATV, trailer
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Tuesday in finding a pickup truck, ATV and trailer stolen Friday night from a…
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Redmond HS students help NE Oregon flood victims
Redmond High School’s Future Farmers of America are helping raise funds and collect donated household necessities for those hit by flooding in…
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Deschutes Forest plans to combine, expand camping, campfire restrictions
The Deschutes National Forest began a 30-day public comment period Tuesday for plans to combine and expand to two new areas “forest order”…
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For first time, Deschutes County Democrats slightly outnumber Republicans
Deschutes County has seen some big shifts in voters’ demographic data regarding political party trends. NewsChannel 21 looked at the numbers…
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Bend planning body OKs river trail upgrades plan
After a continued public hearing, Bend planning commissioners voted 6-1 Monday evening to approve Bend Park and Rec’s trail improvement project along…
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DCSO: La Pine woman charged with setting RV fire, blaming it on ex
A La Pine woman who called dispatchers to say her ex-boyfriend set a fire that destroyed her fifth-wheel travel trailer early Monday morning was…
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Bend man sought in motor home arson fire
Bend police asked the public Sunday night to help find a man who allegedly set fire to and destroyed a motor home he owned with his estranged wife,…
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Bend police warn of fake ‘kidnapping’ scam calls
Bend police issued a public warning Monday after hearing from several people about scam calls regarding a fictitious “kidnapping” of a child, in…
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Two Bend girls host luncheon fundraiser to fight hunger
Two 11-year-olds, Fiona Clark and Lauren Klein, heard about the increasing hunger epidemic in Central Oregon, so they decided to help by hosting a…
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Hundreds hit the cold water at Bend’s Polar Plunge
Forty-degree weather and a few light snow showers could not keep hundreds of people from taking the plunge at this year’s Oregon Law Enforcement…
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Murphy-Brosterhous road intersection to close for new roundabout
The intersection of Murphy and Brosterhous roads in southeast Bend will be closed for about two months, starting Monday, as the city’s latest…
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Every Day Matters: Oregon effort tackles school absenteeism
Students who regularly attend school are more likely to succeed, so the state of Oregon is working to tackle chronic absenteeism in the school system…
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Buehler, once a Trump critic, now embraces him in new run
BEND, Ore. (AP) — In 2018, the Republican party’s candidate for governor of Oregon painted himself as a centrist, criticized President Donald…
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Bend home sales fall in January, but prices still rise
Bend-area home sales dropped markedly as 2020 began, but the median sales price rose by nearly $10,000 to $449,000, just shy of where it stood a year…
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State sending nearly 700K letters advising of possible new business tax impact
Nearly 700,000 Oregon business and personal taxpayers are getting letters in the mail from the Oregon Department of Revenue, advising they could be…
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C.O. female firefighter files discrimination lawsuit
A Central Oregon firefighter is suing an Albany private firefighting contractor, alleging gender discrimination and claiming the company forced her…
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‘The WRAP’ keeps both Bend PD and their suspects safe
A few years ago, Bend police officers began using a tool called ‘The WRAP.’ They say the restraint device not only protects them, but can also…
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Sen. Wyden to hold Feb. 21 town hall in Madras
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will hold town halls this month in Wasco, Tillamook, Lincoln and Jefferson counties, including one Feb. 21 in…
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Parole board rejects release bid by 1978 killer of Camp Sherman runner
Roger Beck’s bid for eventual release has been rejected again by the Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, which found Thursday that…
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Summit standout named Gatorade’s Oregon XC Runner of Year — again
Fiona Max is a unique athlete with a unique story. She joined the cross-country team at Summit High School as a sophomore. Just three seasons later,…
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