Bend residents share what’s special about their Mom
On a Mother’s Day unlike any other, some Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 why their Mom is so…
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Unattended burn spreads, destroys Culver-area shop
A fire caused by an unattended open burn destroyed a shop and damaged a grain silo and wood storage shed southwest of Culver Sunday afternoon,…
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Bend man killed in motorcycle crash near Wickiup Reservoir
A Bend man was killed Saturday evening in the crash of his motorcycle near Wickiup Reservoir, west of La Pine, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies…
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#ToTheMax Challenge – Week 5
A couple of trick shots take center stage for Week 5 of the #ToTheMax Challenge! Send in your videos to the ‘Share’ tab on KTVZ.com or by using…
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Showers and possibly thunderstorms on the way
After a warm and sunny Mother’s Day, changes are on the way. Central Oregon has between a 30-50% chance for showers throughout the day on Monday,…
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Scout Lake drowning victim ID’d as Redmond woman, Warm Springs teacher
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified a Mother’s Day drowning victim at Scout Lake northwest of Sisters as a Redmond woman who…
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Wash. man killed when motorcycle crashes into John Day River
A Washington state man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle left state Highway 402 in Grant County, went down an embankment and into the…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for third time in a week
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 127, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday — the third time…
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‘My Own Two Hands’ holding virtual auction
The Sisters Folk Festival’s annual ‘My Own Two Hands’ action has moved online due to…
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C.O. Veterans Ranch holds plant sale
The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is holding their third annual plant sale this weekend, a more low-key event due to social distancing but still one…
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Fire Free free yard debris recycling days at hand
As wildfire season approaches, the Fire Free free yard debris recycling days give Central Oregonians a chance to clean up the defensible space around…
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School volunteers collect food for The Giving Plate
Volunteers from Miller and High Lakes elementary gathered Saturday at the Bend Food Project warehouse to collect food for The Giving Plate’s ‘Kids’…
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NE Bend RV standoff ends with use of ‘chemical irritant,’ suspect’s surrender
A Bend man spotted driving recklessly left his car and hid in a nearby parked motor home late Saturday afternoon, prompting a 2-hour standoff that…
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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered on Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all flags at public institutions throughout Oregon be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15 in…
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Oregon OSHA delays enforcement of temporary rule on farm operations
Oregon OSHA said Friday it will delay until June 1 enforcement of a temporary rule to increase protections against the spread of coronavirus in…
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Wyden bill would provide emergency cash aid to low-income people
Sen. Ron Wyden, three colleagues announced legislation Friday to establish a $10 billion Coronavirus Emergency Assistance Grant program to help…
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Feds urge reporting housing discrimination, sexual harassment amid pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams is asking anyone who has witnessed or experienced discrimination or sexual harassment by a…
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Oregon sees drop in child immunizations during COVID-19 pandemic
Results of a new survey of Oregon health care providers strongly suggest that immunizations in the state may have dropped dramatically due to the…
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OHA advises health care workers to stop using KN95 respirators
Following a federal decision to restrict the use of KN95-style respirators for medical use in the U.S., Oregon health and safety officials have…
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Smith Rock State Park plans limited reopening on Thursday
Smith Rock State Park, the world-renowned, popular climbing and hiking area, will have a limited, partial reopening next Thursday, officials…
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