In the midst of a recession and health crisis, Redmond city officials told NewsChannel 21 Wednesday industrial projects are at an all-time high. Four major businesses in Redmond have already completed or are undergoing facility expansions, despite the many issues and uncertainties raised by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oregon Housing and Community Services on Wednesday announced $75 million in recent Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program funding awards, including five Central Oregon projects.
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An argument between two Bend men brought police to a northeast Bend convenience store late Tuesday night after one man allegedly pointed a stolen handgun at the other outside the store and was arrested on several charges.
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High pressure will maintain its grip over the western United States and Central Oregon will be right at the heart of it.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Friday through Monday, ultra-cyclist Rob DeCou will be biking the 1,000-kilometer route, over 625 miles in the Race Across Oregon, an unforgiving course with nearly 50,000 feet of unending climbing, to raise funds for IN OUR BACKYARD and bring awareness to human trafficking. Nonprofit IN OUR BACKYARD has worked for
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Caspian terns feeding on young fish have a significant impact on runs of steelhead in the Columbia River, according to a new paper from scientists at Oregon State University. Through detailed analysis of steelhead survival and Caspian tern predation rates, the researchers found that the birds are not only preying on
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To help ensure an accurate count and the availability of resources in the region, NeighborImpact is celebrating Census Day on Wednesday, July 15. The U.S. Census is the official survey that determines the population of our country. The information gathered in the once a decade census is used to determine how billions
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and 14 other states, along with the District of Columbia, announced Tuesday they are committed to working together to advance the market for electric trucks, buses and vans. “Oregonians have been leading the way in adopting electric cars to lower emissions,” said Gov. Kate Brown. “Electrifying trucks, buses and delivery
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police asked for the public’s help late Tuesday in finding whoever has been shooting at several vehicles on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass in recent weeks. In the last several weeks, OSP said it has investigated five vehicles that have been struck by bullets on I-5 between
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backers of a proposed fall ballot measure to take legislative redistricting out of lawmakers’ hands and create an independent commission have won more time to gather signatures, thanks to a federal judge’s ruling. Here’s a news release from Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno, issued Tuesday evening: Secretary of State Bev
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The city of Redmond is considering a proposal to build a staircase from the Maple Avenue Bridge to the Dry Canyon below.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16, in downtown Bend and virtually online. Ticketing, speaker announcements and event details for the 17th Annual Bend Venture Conference will be announced in the coming months. Over the past six
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After recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, restaurants in Bend are navigating how to protect both employees and customers after some employees were exposed to or tested positive for the coronavirus.
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NewsChannel 21 is getting more great photos of Comet Neowise as it appears in the High Desert skies. We talked with one photographer, Steve Brandt, on Tuesday.
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Cascade Lakes Brewing has new owner partners. The business was founded in 1994, and the original owners have moved on.
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Fred Meyer in Bend is temporarily withholding coins due to a coin shortage. The Federal Reserve said the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the normal circulation of coins. The U.S. Mint has also slowed down coin production due to staffing challenges.
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A Bend man was scammed by a moving company called United American Moving and lost $700. Last year alone, The Better Business Bureau received 13,000 complaints against moving companies.
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Redmond city councilors and Deschutes County commissioners are discussing the next steps in the Skyline Village affordable housing project.
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Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved more than $200 million in COVID-19 relief, as well as $3.5 million to address critical Warm Springs water system issues.
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This fair air flow will keep our skies sunny Wednesday and Thursday, when our highs reach the low 90s.
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