Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Cute kitties, perfect pups, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, we have many cute kitties, and a couple dogs who are loving the snow. Make sure you submit…
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Volunteers with DCSO’s Swift Water Rescue Team return home from helping Harney County amid historic flooding
The historic flood rocking Harney County has prompted help from all corners of Oregon, including the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Swift Water…
Continue Reading25 dogs from wildfires in Oklahoma arrive in Bend as part of adoption program by Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A large load arrived at the Bend Airport Friday, as Street Dog Hero flew out 25 dogs rescued from wildfires in Oklahoma. While…
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Pet Pals: Cloud the indoor cat is looking to find a forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While he may look a little grumpy, Cloud the indoor cat is sweet, gentle, and easy-going. He’s looking to be adopted right now…
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SELCO Credit Union is collecting books for Central Oregon’s kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kids in Central Oregon will soon have the opportunity to pick out books to take home, thanks to SELCO Community Credit Union and…
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Bend’s new Costco is bustling – and now, the former location is available to lease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News learned Thursday that the former site of Bend’s Costco Wholesale store at the Forum Shopping Center is available for…
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State agency reviewing allegation of ethical violations by Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, which certifies law enforcement officers, confirmed Wednesday…
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The city of Bend has brought in over $7.8 million in hotel room taxes since last July: How does it help locals?
New data shows the money brought in from taxes on tourist lodging since the start of the fiscal year last July 1 has reached nearly $8 million.…
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Local favorite Sisters Meat & Smokehouse plans to open third location in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local favorite for freshly cut meats and massive sandwiches could soon be coming to Bend. Sisters Meats & Smokehouse…
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NOAA layoffs could affect National Weather Service forecast offices, such as Pendleton
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It appears that President Trump’s goal of dramatically reducing the federal workforce is now hitting NOAA, the National…
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US Bureau of Reclamation office in Bend to close, according to DOGE cuts list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Trump’s goal to dramatically reduce the federal government has now hit the Bureau of Reclamation, as DOGE announced…
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Bend man charged with pulling a gun on another man before downtown rally; charged with menacing, DUII
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man says he had a gun pulled on him Sunday morning at Peace Corner in downtown Bend, an hour before a rally called to…
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Despite rain, hundreds turn out for candlelight vigil remembering Terry & Renee Skjersaa
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community came out in the hundreds to share stories, songs, and a beautiful sunset, honoring the lives of…
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Central Oregon celebrates the life and legacy of Terry and Renee Skjersaa
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The life and legacy of one of Central Oregon’s most cherished couples, reverberated around Downtown Bend, Sunday evening.…
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Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, February 19th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum introduces bipartisan bill focused on helping rural small businesses find funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., has introduced a bill that would require the SEC to annually report on the issues “rural small…
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Central Oregonians react to Super Bowl 59 and the Philadelphia Eagles’ blowout win
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Even though Super Bowl 59 wasn’t the most exciting, everyone from bartenders to customers seemed to enjoy watching the game, and…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Dog Control Board of Supervisors – what do they do and why is it important?
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the County’s Dog Control Board of…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley critical of federal funding freeze as White House rescinds move
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — As the White House rescinds a move to pause federal aid, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley tells KTVZ News he believes the initial…
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