May 2020

NewsChannel 21 joins in ‘Salute to Seniors’

May 5, 2020 12:26 am KTVZ News Team

While billboards went up around the area on Monday honor the Bend-La Pine Schools’ seniors, NewsChannel 21 has begun its own ‘Salute to Seniors’…

United Way aids three more C.O. nonprofits for COVID-19 emergency response

May 5, 2020 12:13 am KTVZ news sources

Our local United Way in Central Oregon has funded three more agencies that are providing essential services and meeting emergency needs for members…

Bend equine therapy center hosts drive-thru events

May 5, 2020 12:01 am KTVZ News Team

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in SE Bend is hosting a series of drive-thru events to see their…

UO, state partner on respirator decontamination system

May 4, 2020 11:55 pm KTVZ news sources

A machine that was being installed Monday at the University of Oregon will decontaminate N-95 respirators, allowing the critical personal protective…

Redmond man arrested by drug agents in traffic stop

May 4, 2020 10:50 pm Barney Lerten

A Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team investigation into cocaine trafficking into Central Oregon led to a traffic stop in Redmond and the arrest of…

Warm Springs reports 11th COVID-19 case; tribal council accepts recommendations

May 4, 2020 10:03 pm KTVZ news sources

An 11th COVID-19 case was confirmed Monday on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, officials said as the Tribal Council accepted several…

Bend boy enjoys joyful parade to mark 3rd birthday

May 4, 2020 8:56 pm KTVZ news sources

Allison Harris wanted to share with us – and you – “how incredible the Bend Fire Department and Police Department were in helping my son, Austin…

Redmond may ban skateboards, scooters at asphalt pump track

May 4, 2020 6:53 pm Rhea Panela

On Tuesday, the city of Redmond will consider prohibiting skateboards and other roller devices like scooters at the Homestead Pump…

NeighborImpact launches new ‘Baby Promise’ child care program

May 4, 2020 6:42 pm Rhea Panela

NeighborImpact is one of three organizations receiving funding from the state to launch the Baby Promise child care program through several licensed…

NewsChannel 21 talks with 2 Democratic candidates for Deschutes Co. commissioner

May 4, 2020 6:28 pm Arielle Brumfield

Oregon’s primary election is in two weeks, and among the local races being decided is who will advance among three Democrats running for Deschutes…

C.O. boy delivers food to homeless

May 4, 2020 5:47 pm Ben Steen

Five year old Patrick Thornton and his family have been delivering food and supplies to homeless all over Central Oregon for the past seven…

Crook County sheriff’s office to reopen for business, won’t cite businesses that reopen

May 4, 2020 5:40 pm KTVZ news sources

Crook County Sheriff John Gautney issued a statement to the community on Monday, saying his office will reopen for regular business, with some…

Wildfire Awareness Month focuses on making homes safe

May 4, 2020 5:36 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, and federal, state and firefighting agencies are encouraging Oregonians to make sure…

St. Charles now requiring masks on all hospital, clinic visitors

May 4, 2020 4:17 pm KTVZ news sources

As of Monday, St. Charles Health System is now requiring anyone entering a St. Charles hospital or clinic to wear a mask, to prevent the asymptomatic…

Warmer days ahead

May 4, 2020 4:00 pm Katie Zuniga

Look for partly cloudy skies Monday night with lows in the upper 30s to low…

Madras man seriously injured in Hwy. 97 rollover crash north of Terrebonne

May 4, 2020 3:47 pm Barney Lerten

Oregon State Police said a 76-year-old man was seriously injured on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne Monday afternoon when he tried to pass another car…