Bend Fire, Police hold ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive
As the American Red Cross is in need of blood donors this summer, Bend Fire and Police engaged in a Central Oregon Battle of the Badges blood drive…
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KIDS Center welcomes service dog O’Malley
The latest ‘staffer’ at the KIDS Center in Bend, a service dog named O’Malley, has been specially trained to help the children in their care during…
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Bend’s Food 4 Less discount grocer unveils its new name: Local Acres Marketplace
Bend’s Food 4 Less independent discount grocery store unveiled its new name on Tuesday – Local Acres Marketplace, marking its 38th…
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Driver runs from crash into power pole on Third Street in Bend; caught nearby, charged with DUII
A woman crashed her pickup into a power pole on Third Street at O.B. Riley Road on Tuesday morning, then took off but was found behind the Shilo Inn.…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon expands its reach to Madras with ‘ExplOregon’
The group has now expanded to Madras, with a reduced cost for parents. It teaches kids about the great outdoors and destinations around the…
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La Pine Parks and Rec keeping kids busy in the summer
A program known as Summer Adventure Days is a weekday camp for kids age K-5 in La…
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Popular La Pine food and drink spot has new, yet familiar owner
Patrick Trowbridge has been coming to Vic’s Bar & Grill in La Pine as a customer for nearly a decade. Now he’s the new…
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Bend mother and son discover third bottle in the statewide Hidden Bottle Hunt
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative held its third statewide Hidden Bottle Hunt this week. An eleven-year-old Bend boy and…
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Battle of the Bats softball tournament brings several local agencies together for a good cause
The first annual Battle of the Bats softball tournament was in full swing at the Vince Genna Stadium on Sunday. The competition featured several…
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Destination Rehab invites adults with disabilities to the Bend Pavillion for SOAR 2023
It was a beautiful sunny day for getting active on Saturday. The Central Oregon nonprofit Destination Rehab held its fifth annual SOAR at the Bend…
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48th annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show brings crowds to see colorful designs, enjoy artwork
Throughout the entire town of Sisters hung colorful quilts, with intricate designs — everywhere you looked and turned on Saturday. And hundreds of…
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Pet Pals: Sweet lives up to his name – and he’s playful, too
This week, Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by Sweet, who is playful but also snuggles and purrs with the best of…
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New Sisters restaurant offering: ‘Luckey’s Woodsman Trailside Kitchen’
From forage to fork: Outdoor-lovers have a new spot to stop in Sisters, Luckey’s Woodsman Trailside Kitchen, which serves fresh seasonal cuisine and…
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The heat is on for this year’s Bend Summer Festival
Hot summer weather is not always guaranteed for the Bend Summer Festival in downtown Bend that kicked off Friday, but it sure is this year, for a…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, July 7th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 7th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Fishing report: Kokanee hot at Paulina Lake, trout improving at Crane Prairie
It’ll be a toasty weekend out on the rivers and lakes around the High Desert, which can be a great time for anglers, as NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast…
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Furry Friends: Taffeta is warm, friendly and welcoming
Meet Taffeta, a 1-year-old calico kitty brought to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center after a good Samaritan found her with kittens under their…
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Out & About: Our photographers are the best
Here’s the proof of Central Oregon’s beauty! You can send us yours from the Share…
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Save The Date: Summerfest returns to downtown Bend
It’s a weekend of art, food and music on the streets of Bend, and there’s lots of other things going on, too, from the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show to…
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Pay it Forward: Weekend Food for Students program at Redmond HS
This month’s $500 Pay it Forward recipient from Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros is the Weekend Food for Students program at Redmond High…
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