March 2020

Wyden supports canceling student loan payments during emergency

March 20, 2020 12:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., supports bill to cancel student loan payments, co-sponsors bill to rescue small businesses with immediate tax rebate.

DMV, police to offer ‘grace period’ for expired licenses, vehicle registrations

March 20, 2020 11:44 am KTVZ News Partners

To reduce the need to visit a DMV office during the current public emergency, the agency, law enforcement partners said Friday will offer a “grace period” for enforcing expired driver licenses, vehicle registrations.

C.O. COVID-19 medical impacts: COPA telemedicine, Partners in Care plans

March 20, 2020 11:19 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Central Oregon medical agencies, Central Oregon Pediatric Associations and Partners in Care, updated the public and their customers and patients Friday about their COVID-19 response: Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) continues to be nimble and change processes quickly to serve our patients during the COVID-19 outbreak while keeping families and

Oregon FBI, U.S. Attorney issue COVID-19 scam warnings

March 20, 2020 11:06 am KTVZ News Partners

Announcements Friday by the FBI in Oregon and the U.S. Attorney’s Office outline their efforts to target people or businesses who are trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 emergency with scams, and also offer tips to avoid being taken.

NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser interviewed about COVID-19 coverage

March 20, 2020 9:16 am KTVZ

NewsChannel 21 reporter Max Goldwasser talked with KQAK’s Dave Clemens Friday morning about what he’s been covering during the COVID-19 outbreak.

NE Bend apartments sold for $52 million

March 20, 2020 9:10 am KTVZ News Partners

A 205-unit apartment complex at the foot of Pilot Butte in northeast Bend has been sold for $52 million to a Seattle-based property firm and an unnamed university endowment.

Rimrock Trails offers telehealth counseling

March 20, 2020 8:20 am KTVZ News Partners

Rimrock Trails is committed to creating lasting change in the lives of individuals and families in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville by providing timely access to evidence-based and affordable mental health services.

Shepherd’s House Ministries offers community support system

March 20, 2020 8:10 am KTVZ News Partners

Food, clothes, supplies for anyone; donations sought BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherds’ House is now providing Community Support Outreach for the homeless and ANYONE else in our community who has lost their job or is in need of food, clothes, or supplies. We will have an open-air booth set up every Monday through Saturday from

Willamette Pass resort open

March 20, 2020 7:42 am KTVZ

Hoodoo is closed for the season.

A very nice weekend ahead

March 20, 2020 7:32 am KTVZ

Today and right through the weekend we are expecting fabulous conditions

Special report: Pets can comfort in stressful times

March 19, 2020 11:46 pm KTVZ

In this week’s special report, NewsChannel 21’s Mike Allen looks at how our pets can bring tangible stress reduction and other health benefits.

Humane Society of C.O. changing shelter procedures, closing spay-neuter clinic

March 19, 2020 10:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In light of Governor Kate Brown’s order released late Thursday to preserve surgical masks, gowns and gloves for health care workers, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is implementing new procedures at the animal shelter and closing its Bend Spay and Neuter Clinic for surgeries and Saturday Wellness Clinics. A difficult decision has been made to

OSU-Cascades, COCC shifts to online courses

March 19, 2020 10:32 pm KTVZ

OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon Community College are joining others across the state with restricted access and moving to online learning.

C.O. food banks meet rising need in new ways

March 19, 2020 10:09 pm KTVZ

Food pantries like the one operated by St. Vincent de Paul in Bend also have switched to a walk-up window for those in need, and volunteers package the food for them. But they could use donations, and volunteers.

Bend sets up downtown curbside food pickup spots

March 19, 2020 10:05 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend has set aside several curbside food pickup areas for downtown restaurants now having to do takeout, rather than dining in.

Redmond FD among many taking COVID-19 precautions

March 19, 2020 9:50 pm KTVZ

Redmond Fire & Rescue says they’ve seen a rise in calls related to flu-like symptoms the past few days, but say they’re prepared and taking extra precautions, following CDC guidelines, from cleaning ambulances to wearing personal protection gear.