September 2020

Museum at Warm Springs set to reopen next Tuesday

September 17, 2020 3:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

In adherence to strict COVID-19 and fire, health and safety procedures, The Museum At Warm Springs will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Sept.…

Rain is still in our forecast!

September 17, 2020 2:44 pm KTVZ

We have a 25% chance of rain Thursday night, with breezes becoming light out of the southwest after midnight.…

Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 215 cases; case total tops 30,000

September 17, 2020 1:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

The state’s death toll from COVID-19 was unchanged from Wednesday and remains at 521, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday as the case…

Bend-La Pine parents say ‘so far, so good’ for first fall week of online learning

September 17, 2020 12:47 pm KTVZ

Another unusual academic year kicked off with families balancing work and helping their children navigate Bend-La Pine Schools’ comprehensive…

FBI offers $10,000 reward for tips in fatal Warm Springs arson fire

September 17, 2020 12:35 pm KTVZ News Partners

The FBI offered a reward of up to $10,000 Thursday for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of whoever was responsible…

Lionshead, Paisley evacuation levels reduced; fires roundup, slide threat

September 17, 2020 12:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

Here are the Oregon Department of Forestry’s daily wildfire roundup, updates on individual fires in the region and a report of a flash flood watch…

Better Together Central Oregon names new executive director

September 17, 2020 11:41 am KTVZ News Partners

Better Together Central Oregon announced this week that Stephanie Beamer has accepted the position of executive director.…

Wyden, Merkley introduce disaster tax relief bill

September 17, 2020 11:30 am KTVZ News Partners

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and…

Mid Oregon Credit Union’s school supply drive raises $2,725

September 17, 2020 11:16 am KTVZ News Partners

Mid Oregon Credit Union raised $2,725 during its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive.…

SMOKE!

September 17, 2020 8:02 am KTVZ

Clear skies this morning are once again marred by thick smoke and a hazardous air quality. Clouds will thicken through the day and a chance of late…

BLM plans to gather 200 wild horses in Malheur County by helicopter

September 17, 2020 12:23 am KTVZ News Partners

On Monday, Sept. 21, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather by helicopter on private property within and outside of…

Oregonians affected by wildfires can enroll in health coverage

September 17, 2020 12:14 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregonians affected by the wildfires can use the federal emergency declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take advantage of an…

Merkley, Wyden speak on federal aid to state

September 17, 2020 12:02 am KTVZ

NewsChannel 21’s Blake Allen spoke Wednesday with Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Rep. Greg Walden about federal efforts to help Oregonians deal with…

Deschutes River Conservancy, COID seek to boost farms’ water efficiency

September 16, 2020 10:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes River Conservancy and Central Oregon Irrigation District announced plans Wednesday for a new on-farm program that will seek to increase…