Barney Lerten
Digital Content Director Barney Lerten has worked at KTVZ News for over 20 years, bringing a wealth of journalism experience and a deep commitment to…
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Cathy Marshall
News Director, NewsChannel 21 As a longtime Oregonian, many vacations have been spent in Bend, Sisters and Camp Sherman. I am excited to be here…
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Kelsey McGee
Multimedia Journalist Hello, Central Oregon! I was born and raised in San Jose, California. I went to school at Sacramento State for…
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North Star Elementary kindergarten teacher Kate Hibbits named Bend-La Pine Schools’ ‘Educator of the Year’
North Star Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kate Tibbitts was named Educator of the Year for Bend-La Pine Schools Tuesday. Students and staff…
Continue ReadingA split-screen moment for the Ukraine crisis, with hard and soft power on display
By Nathan Hodge, CNN The Ukraine crisis had a split-screen moment on Saturday, as the Kremlin put on a display of hard power and the Ukrainian…
Continue ReadingOttawa police chief is leaving his post, city officials say amid ongoing protests
By Kelly McCleary and Holly Yan, CNN Amid ongoing protests against Canada’s Covid-19 regulations, officials in Canada’s capital and the…
Continue ReadingWest Coast and Northeast brace for snow and dangerous road conditions as more storms lash US
By Nouran Salahieh and Joe Sutton, CNN Communities on the West Coast and in the Northeast are dealing with heavy snowfall, strong winds, power…
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Paulina Creek Road closes for the season, a day early
Paulina Creek Road, which accesses the Newberry National Volcanic Monument caldera, was closed Monday, a bit earlier than planned, U.S. Forest…
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NW conservation groups urge regional approach to saving salmon
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s workgroup to consider what to do about dwindling salmon numbers has wrapped up, as conservation groups in neighboring states…
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Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill
By Morgan Rimmer, Veronica Stracqualursi and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the…
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Oregon Senate unanimously passes Bend Sen. Broadman’s bill aimed at spurring homebuilding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) let groups of property owners share in the cost of infrastructure development collectively,…
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Oregon 2022 ‘Kids Count’ data shows some improvement, but serious mental health challenges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ — While Oregon experienced gains across many indicators of child well-being, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book,…
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Matt Degenhardt
Evening Weather Anchor, NewsChannel 21 Hello, Central Oregon — it’s very nice to meet you! I have a passion for public speaking and communications,…
Continue ReadingHurricane Orlene strengthens into Category 4 storm as it heads toward western Mexico
By Mike Saenz and Gene Norman, CNN meteorologists Rapidly intensifying Category 4 Hurricane Orlene is approaching western Mexico, where it’s…
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to at least 25 in Kentucky flooding as people in stricken areas remain hard to reach, governor says
By Aya Elamroussi, Andy Rose and Ray Sanchez, CNN The death toll in flood-stricken parts of eastern Kentucky climbed to at least 25 and will almost…
Continue ReadingWestern cities get creative after megadrought leads some to cancel firework displays
By Payton Major and Haley Brink, CNN As severe drought persists in the Southwest, cities are making tough decisions about their traditional firework…
Continue ReadingUS looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia
By Angus Watson and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A United States delegation led by real estate tycoon-turned-diplomat Steve Witkoff has begun a…
Continue ReadingChina calls for global business to ‘resist protectionism’ as American executives gather in Beijing
By Simone McCarthy and Fred He, CNN Hong Kong/Beijing (CNN) — China is prepared for “possible unexpected shocks,” Premier Li Qiang told a…
Continue ReadingAs Columbia University students return from spring break, new policies could reshape life on campus
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University students are stepping into a new campus environment Monday after their university announced…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea fights deadly wildfires in southeast as thousands evacuate
By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea is struggling to contain wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast after more than…
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