Sisters traffic stop leads to nearly 2 lbs. of meth, Prineville pair’s arrest
A traffic stop on an SUV in Sisters late Tuesday night by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team turned up nearly two pounds of methamphetamine…
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C.O. races go virtual, make changes amid coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic grows stronger and wider, Central Oregon races on the calendar through May are making changes to keep the running…
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Powell Butte nonprofit boosts beef donations to C.O churches and food banks
The Powell Butte non-profit “The 1017 Project” is increasing its beef donations to area churches and food pantries, which are facing increased…
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St. Charles launches campaign for 10,000 donated hand-sewn masks
St. Charles Health System on Wednesday asked for the public’s help once again with the donation of masks—this time, hand-sewn ones, with a goal…
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It was not a normal March for Bend — except for the weather
It was anything but a normal March in Bend (or anywhere, for that matter) — except for the weather, which was close to the city’s average…
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C.O. students and teachers preparing for online classes
As schools across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Bend-La Pine Schools students and their families are among the many…
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City of Sisters provides COVID-19 update
The City of Sisters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 and limit economic impact to its…
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C.O. addicts in recovery seek virtual meetings to comply with social distancing
While states have implemented mandates for people to socially distance from one another, those battling alcohol and drug addiction are potentially…
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Cline chosen as new Redmond schools superintendent
The Redmond School Board on Tuesday selected Dr. Charan Cline of Yamhill to be the district’s next…
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Redmond PD: Man broke into apartment, fled warning shots, arrested
A Redmond man was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of forcing his way into a southwest Redmond apartment and fleeing after the resident fired two…
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COCC expands nursing program to help stem RN shortage
The Oregon State Board of Nursing recently approved a program expansion request from Central Oregon Community College’s nursing program, enabling…
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KIDS Center’s COVID-19 concern: Abuse risk soars in times of high stress
While KIDS Center remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide critical intervention, therapy and community services to children and families…
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State issues last C.O. job data, jobless rates from before COVID-19 struck
As the realities of the COVID-19 restrictions take hold of the local economy, the Oregon Employment Department on Tuesday released Central Oregon’s…
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St. Charles CEO’s message: ‘The fight is just beginning’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System President and CEO Joe Sluka offered an update on COVID-19 to the community on Monday, again stressing…
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Central Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment benefits
Several Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
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Bend Park & Rec lays off 321 part-time workers
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday evening it has notified a “significant portion” (321) of its part-time staff that their positions…
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C.O. COVID-19 info update: New resource page, free kids’ meal sites
As Central Oregon residents continue to seek information related to the COVID-19 response and impacts on individuals and businesses, new resources…
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United Way provides $50K to C.O. nonprofits helping amid COVID-19
From its newly launched local COVID-19 Response Fund, United Way has rapidly directed $50,000 to 11 Central Oregon nonprofits providing emergency…
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Dog found shot 4 times has happy reunion with Bend rescuer
A Bend man who rescued a dog he found shot four times on a trail run southeast of Bend last December reunited with the dog this weekend when his…
Continue Reading Here’s directions from St. Charles on how to sew masks, help ease shortage
Amid several community and personal efforts to help fill a shortage of medical masks, St. Charles Health System has posted instructions on how to…
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