Deer Ridge prison inmate dies
A Sandy man serving a 90-month prison term on an abuse conviction died Tuesday morning at the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution east of Madras, the Oregon Department of Corrections reported.
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Here’s KTVZ’s 2020 Fourth of July Virtual Pet Parade!
For those who missed our holiday weekend airings or who wish to share with others, here’s NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster, Mike Allen and Bob Shaw presenting in partnership with the Bend Parks & Recreation District, the 2020 Virtual Pet Parade! Thanks for all your submissions!
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Redmond mayor tries on a few masks, but says they’re not enough
The city of Redmond has released a video of Redmond Mayor George Endicott trying on a few face coverings while noting that masks alone are not a substitute for other steps also needed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Salem woman dies after crash on Hwy. 20 at Santiam Junction
A Salem woman died after her car and a pickup truck collided on U.S. Highway 20 at Santiam Junction, west of Santiam Pass Monday evening, Oregon State Police said.
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Cool & breezy
A cool NW flow may bring a few thin clouds by the end of the day, but the most notable part of today’s forecast will be highs that are 10-15 degrees below average.
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Family Swim returns Friday at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The pools at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center have been quiet for too long. While lap swim and water fitness returned a couple weeks ago, the laughter of families is expected beginning Friday, when Family Swim opens for the summer with advanced registration, reduced capacity and distancing requirements. Family Swim will
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Ex-pastor’s retrial on abuse charges set
Former Gresham pastor James Worley, convicted and sentenced in a Bend 2018 abuse trial, had his conviction overturned recently because the verdict was not unanimous. A new trial date was set Monday for this September, and it’s expected to last nine weeks.
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Small plane skids off RDM runway after landing gear collapses; no injuries
A small plane pilot and passenger escaped injury Monday after calling in a possible problem with a landing gear that collapsed during an emergency landing at Redmond Airport, sending the plane skidding off the runway, authorities said.
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Terrebonne man killed, Calif. pair injured in Hwy. 97 crash south of Terrebonne
A 21-year-old Terrebonne man was killed and two Stockton, California residents were injured Monday night in a head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Terrebonne, Oregon State Police said.
Continue ReadingGov. Brown talks with KTVZ of COVID-19 issues
Gov. Kate Brown expressed concern in a talk with NewsChannel 21 on Monday about the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, in Bend and elsewhere, and the impact on the health care system – and if it continues, the potential need for business closures once again.
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St. Charles begins posting daily COVID-19 hospitalization data online
In an effort to promote transparency as we continue to navigate rising cases of COVID-19 here in Deschutes County, St. Charles will now release inpatient data on their website.
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Redmond-area man arrested on murder charge in woman’s killing
A 61-year-old Redmond man was charged with second-degree murder on Tuesday in the killing of a woman whose body was found Monday by Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies conducting a welfare check on her southwest Redmond home.
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Fair weather continues
Our sky will stay mostly clear Monday night. Lows will be scattered through the 40s and northwest winds will back off to 5-10 mph.
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Scholarships awarded to 17 Bend-La Pine Latino high school graduates
A total of 17 graduating Latino students from Bend-La Pine Schools received scholarships through a collaboration with the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools, the Central Oregon Latino Partnership Program and the Oregon Community Foundation in June.
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Foundation gives to 2 Bend nonprofits addressing food insecurity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation recently awarded a total of $329,300 to 59 nonprofit organizations located in Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lane counties, as well as philanthropies that serve multiple counties. Two nonprofits located in Bend who are focused on providing food relief were awarded grant funding
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Credit union, KTVZ team up for $30,000 in small-business grants for PPE needs
Northwest Community Credit Union, KTVZ have teamed up to help small C.O. businesses, with $30,000 in grants to purchase needed personal protective equipment.
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City of Bend declares ‘Stage 1’ water curtailment alert
Following the recently approved drought declaration for Deschutes County, Bend City Manager Eric King has declared a Stage 1 water curtailment alert for the city of Bend, which does not impose any limits but is more of an advisory to residents of the serious situation.
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Deschutes County imposes public use restrictions to curb wildfire danger
Deschutes County commissioners voted Monday to impose public use restrictions on unprotected lands within the county and on all county-owned land, to help prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Oregon COVID-19 update: No new deaths, fewer new cases, positive test results top 5%
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 215, along with 168 new cases, the lowest tally in several days, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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US Forest Services urges self-policing of campgrounds to help catch, prevent wildfires
Just a few weeks into summer, Central Oregon has already seen a more aggressive fire season than in some past years. The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging you to help self-police campgrounds, to prevent the potential spread of human-caused fires.
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