Meet your 2025 Bend City Council members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council convened in its biennial meeting Wednesday evening to swear in its newly elected members. There was a…
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La Pine Park & Rec Board hears grievance by dismissed staffer, may add 2 board members
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were lots of hot topics on the agenda at Tuesday night’s La Pine Park & Recreations District Board meeting. The…
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Right now embattled La Pine Parks & Rec District takes up formal grievance, looks at adding 2 more board members
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5 new board members appointed to the La Pine Parks & Rec District are discussing multiple issues tonight, including a…
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Rain, snow and breezy conditions will complete our weekend
A mixture of rain and snow is expected to conclude our weekend. Breezy conditions are also expected through Sunday, gusting upwards of 30 mph.…
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Former President Jimmy Carter, dead at the age of 100
Plains, GA (KTVZ) — Former president Jimmy Carter, has died. The Carter Center released a statement saying carter died Sunday afternoon at his home…
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Mysterious ‘boom’ heard throughout Central Oregon, residents raise questions
UPDATE: NewsChannel 21 reached out to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) concerning the possible Christmas Day sonic boom and according to a…
Continue Reading Cloudy skies, breezy conditions, rain and snow in the mountains are expected
Happy Sunday Central Oregon! Depending upon where you are, you may have awoken to snow Sunday morning. Expect mostly cloudy skies, gusty winds and…
Continue Reading A mixture of rain and snow expected this weekend
As we move into the weekend before Christmas, Saturday expect rain, on and off, as well as mostly cloudy skies. Saturday, daytime temperatures will…
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Jefferson County Fire & EMS under fire over allegations including misuse of agency funds; Fire Chief Blake responds
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fire & EMS agency is facing allegations, including misuse of agency funds, potential layoffs, a…
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ODOT holds Open House for Madras community to learn about safety & transportation improvements to US 97
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT is working to make US Highway 97 safer for all travelers, and has been studying the cause of crashes. The Highway 97…
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NFL legend Lester Hayes says he hopes one day soon, he’ll receive the call, inducting him into the Hall of Fame
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lester Hayes, the former Oakland Raiders Cornerback, nick named ‘Judge’ and ‘Lester the Molester,’ renowned for his…
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The City of Redmond is looking 20 years into the future as they unveil their Park Master Plan
(Adding video: Special Projects Mgr. unveils 20-year Master Plan) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What will the City of Redmond look like in the next 20…
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Two new pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, open doors on Bend’s west side
(Adding video, new pubs include British theme and fire pit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, have arrived in…
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Among Bend City Council Work Session agenda items was the UGB Expansion: Senate Bill 1537
(update: adding video; Bend City Councilor-Elect Steve Platt says current affordable housing plan won’t cover middle income residents at a 60% AMI…
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As strong storm sweeps through state with high winds, Pacific Power, C.O. Tree Experts, DCSO offer tips to be prepared
The windstorm sweeping through the region serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Central Oregon’s weather, as heavy winds often…
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Snow Report: Wintry mix of snow and rain this week
After a very successful opening weekend at Mt. Bachelor, the mountain will be closed for the week and reopen this weekend. More snowfall is expected…
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Breezy conditions, rain and snow expected this week
A high wind warning as well as a wintry mix of snow and rain this week. A High Wind Warning remains in effect from Tuesday at 4PM through Wednesday,…
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In surprise move, defeated La Pine mayor tables issue of homeless, wildfires for successor to take up in 2025
(update: adding video, La Pine mayor tables homeless-wildfires agenda item to 2025) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – “The city, after speaking with all of…
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‘The playbook is the same’: State lawmakers Bonham, Kropf offer reaction to election results, ’25 session outlookÂ
(Update: Adding video, comments by Daniel Bonham, Jason Kropf) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond Patriots meeting was held on Veterans Day with guest…
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Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell unseated by teacher Steve Platt in surprising election upset
In a surprise outcome, a Bend teacher, Steve Platt, unseated 10-year incumbent City Councilor Barb Campbell Tuesday…
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