February 2020

Furry Friends: KiKi is a frisky, sweet girl

February 21, 2020 8:50 am KTVZ

KiKi has a few limitations, due to FIV, but in general she’s a fun, healthy gal, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for a new, loving home.

BLUEBIRD DAY!

February 21, 2020 8:39 am KTVZ

Get thee to the mountain!

Enjoy a beautiful day!

February 21, 2020 8:35 am KTVZ

While we may see a thin cloud or two over the next couple of days they will not spoil our very fair conditions.

Special report: Overnight army preps Mt. Bachelor slopes

February 21, 2020 8:01 am KTVZ

As the sun sets on Central Oregon, skiers and snowboarders get their last laps in at Mt. Bachelor. Then, an army of workers climb into giant machines to shape the slopes for the following day. NewsChannel 21 got an exclusive look at the work that goes on behind the scenes.

Prestige Senior Living to pay $2 million to settle federal discrimination suit

February 21, 2020 12:10 am KTVZ News Partners

Agency says co. failed to accommodate, fired employees with disabilities FRESNO, Calif. (KTVZ) – Prestige Care, Inc., Prestige Senior Living, LLC, and their affiliates will pay $2 million and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency announced Thursday. The EEOC had charged

S. Oregon man pleads guilty to threatening mass shooting at YouTube HQ

February 21, 2020 12:03 am KTVZ News Partners

Was upset by removal of his YouTube channel; could get 5 years in prison MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) —William Gregory Douglas, 37, of Cave Junction, Oregon, pleaded guilty Thursday to threatening to shoot YouTube employees at the company’s San Bruno, Calif., headquarters after his account was removed for violating the video-sharing platform’s terms of service. “Threatening

Portland light-rail stabbings case goes to jury

February 20, 2020 11:45 pm The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The case of a man charged in the fatal stabbing of two men who authorities say confronted him during a racist rant on a Portland light-rail train has gone to the jury for deliberation. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports prosecutors said in closing arguments Wednesday that Jeremy Christian is an angry, violent, bigoted

Bend couple spurs HS Nordic skiing’s growth

February 20, 2020 11:24 pm KTVZ

As area high school Nordic skiers waxed their skis Thursday for the state championships that begin Friday at Mt. Bachelor, NewsChannel 21 looks at how a Bend couple, Bill and Jinny Martin, have played a key role in the sport’s growth for 20 years.

Bend planners share vision for city’s core area

February 20, 2020 11:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend’s Urban Renewal Advisory Board held an open house Thursday to gather input and share conceptual plans for future improvements in Bend’s “Core Area.”

Green, Mannion lead No. 24 Wildcats past Oregon State

February 20, 2020 10:08 pm The Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Green scored 18 points and Nico Mannion scored 12 of his 16 in the second half Thursday night to help No. 24 Arizona defeat Oregon State 89-63. Max Hazzard scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half and Zeke Nnaji added 13 points and seven rebounds for Arizona.

Arizona State beats No. 14 Oregon for 6th straight win

February 20, 2020 9:58 pm The Associated Press

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 26 points, Rob Edwards added 24 and Arizona State beat No. 14 Oregon 77-72 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory. The Sun Devils continued their unexpected charge up the Pac-12 standings following a mediocre January. Every team in the Pac-12 has lost at least four

Big Ol’ Fish: Fine salmon, a walleye and more

February 20, 2020 8:23 pm KTVZ

A variety of fine fish were reeled in for this week’s edition of Big Ol’ Fish. Add yours to the mix next time from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.

Out & About: Mild winter times, still special photos

February 20, 2020 8:10 pm KTVZ

A milder period of winter can give many folks a chance to get Out & About, as these week’s photo entries showed. Share yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.

Mike Schiel named Deschutes County Fair grand marshal

February 20, 2020 5:32 pm KTVZ

Mike Schiel, who’s been active in helping put on the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo for nearly 30 years, has been chosen as this year’s grand marshal.

Even warmer weather

February 20, 2020 5:08 pm KTVZ

Skies will be mostly clear Wednesday night as lows dip to the upper teens to low 20s.

No new snow

February 20, 2020 5:04 pm KTVZ

We are looking at the next chance for snow to arrive on Saturday night.

Rash of counterfeit bills passed in Bend, Sunriver

February 20, 2020 3:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon law enforcement agencies are investigating several recently passed counterfeit bills that could be linked.

Chinese, sushi restaurant moving to former McGrath’s spot

February 20, 2020 3:10 pm Barney Lerten

A prominent dining spot on Bend’s North Highway that’s stood empty since McGrath’s Fish House closed over three years ago will soon come alive again, and be offering up fish once again, as well — but this time of the sushi variety.

Albany foundry fined $27,500 for furnace explosion that injured 2

February 20, 2020 1:41 pm The Associated Press

Oregon Occupational Safety and Health has fined Selmet Inc. $27,500 for an August 2019 titanium furnace explosion that injured two employees.

Oregon’s Sabally announces she’s going pro

February 20, 2020 1:34 pm The Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon forward Satou Sabally says she plans to enter the 2020 WNBA draft and forgo her senior season with the Ducks. She announced her plans on social media, saying she’s had the best three years of her life at Oregon. Sabally is averaging 16 points and 7.4 rebounds for the No.

Month: February 2020