February 2021

Close ally of Marjorie Taylor Greene among those in Capitol mob

February 24, 2021 6:10 pm CNN

A close ally of Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took part in the January 6 mob at the Capitol and said he was among those who…

Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend, Pt. 3

February 24, 2021 6:04 pm Arielle Brumfield

As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are positively influencing to use…

Oregon reports 32 more COVID-19 related deaths, 437 cases — but sharp weekly declines

February 24, 2021 5:45 pm KTVZ News Sources

There are 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,194, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday while…

Tiger Woods won’t face charges after sheriff says car crash was an accident

February 24, 2021 5:21 pm CNN Newsource

The rollover car crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods outside Los Angeles on Tuesday was an accident and investigators won’t pursue any…

Bend Newport Ave. corridor upgrades set to begin; night work to ease traffic impact

February 24, 2021 5:17 pm Jordan Williams

City of Bend Principal Engineer George Franklet described the upcoming Newport Avenue corridor improvements Wednesday as a “big…

More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ than ever before, poll finds

February 24, 2021 5:16 pm CNN Newsource

A new poll shows that an unprecedented number of US adults identify as LGBTQ — and that young people, especially Generation Z, are driving the…

The Florida official who set up a vaccine site for affluent ZIP codes and created a VIP list is under investigation, sheriff’s office says

February 24, 2021 5:12 pm CNN Newsource

A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a Manatee County official broke the law when she organized a Covid-19 vaccine drive limited…

Key committee votes postponed in troubling sign for Tanden nomination

February 24, 2021 5:03 pm CNN Newsource

Two hearings that were scheduled to vote on Neera Tanden’s nomination to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget were…

The two Americas of the Covid economy

February 24, 2021 5:02 pm CNN

Do you read the following headline from CNN Business and get a little nervous? Housing market concerns begin to emerge If the answer is yes,…

Group of Senate Democrats call on Biden to create Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing

February 24, 2021 4:53 pm CNN Newsource

Seven Senate Democrats are asking President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to establish a White House office devoted to reproductive…

DC mayor’s sister dies from Covid-19

February 24, 2021 4:48 pm CNN

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday at age 64 from “complications related to Covid-19,” the mayor said in a…

Two weather advisories start tomorrow

February 24, 2021 4:45 pm Katie Zuniga

Scattered snow showers are possible by Thursday morning with two advisories beginning in the…

Wednesday PM Snow Report

February 24, 2021 4:43 pm Katie Zuniga

The latest system moving through the Cascades has dropped a little snow. In the last update, Mt. Hood Meadows reported 5″, Timberline 9″, Hoodoo…

Would progressives support Covid relief package if minimum wage is taken out? Depends on how

February 24, 2021 4:22 pm CNN Newsource

As Congress waits for the parliamentarian to rule on whether the $15 minimum wage can be included in the reconciliation package, the question becomes…

Bend man charged with extortion, accused of threat to report landscaper to ICE

February 24, 2021 4:20 pm Barney Lerten

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed an extortion charge Wednesday against a Bend man accused of threatening to turn in a Redmond…

Lawyers make progress in locating parents of children split from families at the border, latest court filing says

February 24, 2021 4:13 pm CNN Newsource

Lawyers are still trying to locate the parents of 506 children who had been split from their families at the US-Mexico border by the Trump…

Acting US Capitol Police chief says intelligence failed to predict scope of January 6 attack

February 24, 2021 4:11 pm CNN Newsource

Acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said Wednesday that the agency had taken action ahead of the January 6 riot based on intelligence…

Key GOP senator critical of Tanden’s past tweets in latest setback for Biden’s pick for budget director

February 24, 2021 4:03 pm CNN

Sen. Lisa Murkowski expressed concerns on Wednesday about the social media history of President Joe Biden’s nominee to be budget director, the…

Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to help Warm Springs, other tribes with water woes

February 24, 2021 3:42 pm KTVZ News Sources

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., reintroduced legislation Wednesday to help improve water quality and services for Oregon’s tribal…

Amazing close-up of Venus captured by NASA Parker Solar Probe

February 24, 2021 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

While on a journey to study the sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has captured an incredible new view of Venus. The mission, which launched in…

Month: February 2021