Janelle Bynum sworn-in as Representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected…
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New Year’s day sparks resolutions for Central Oregonians
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 2025 is here and it could mean some big changes for some…
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Scouting America provides community, teaches young people valuable skills
(Update: Adding video, comments from scouts, Troop 23’s committee chair) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Scouting America which has programs such…
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‘Boring’ 2025 legislative year will focus on infrastructure, says political analyst
(Update: Adding video, comments from Jim Moore) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregonians ring in the new year, new state and local laws are too. But Pacific…
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Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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Boy Scouts partake in annual Christmas tree pick up and recycling efforts around Bend
(Update: Adding video,comments from boy scouts, organization representative, and a parent) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boy Scouts are helping to collect…
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Redmond Library Set to Open in Late January with New Hours, Temporary Closure Details
The Deschutes Public Library is excited to announce that the much-anticipated new Redmond Library will officially open its doors to the public on…
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Boy Scouts to Collect Christmas Trees in Central Oregon: December 28-29 and January 4-5
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your…
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Bend’s Bethlehem Inn invites people to join a Christmas lunch, enjoy a hot meal
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, residents) BEND, Ore.(KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn provides safety, hope, as well as a holiday meal for…
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Blockbuster open for Christmas Eve, families visit for the nostalgia factor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Christmas time is about spending time with your family, curling up on the couch, and watching your favorite Christmas…
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Redmond Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft, Tax Evasion
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 69-year-old Redmond, Oregon man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after using a stolen identity to open…
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MLB’s all-time stolen base leader Rickey Henderson dead at age 65
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Major League Baseball’s all-time stolen base leader, Rickey Henderson has died. According to Henderson’s family, he passed…
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People in downtown Bend explain the meaning of Christmas Day, a time to spend time with family
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â On the weekend before Christmas, we turned our cameras to the community and asked, what does this reverent and saintly holiday…
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Bethlehem Inn provides safety, hope and holiday cheer for families, individuals experiencing homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This holiday season, Bethlehem Inn is ensuring that individuals and families experiencing homelessness are surrounded by…
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Bend Chamber receives $20,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support Workforce Housing Initiative
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce a recent grant from Wells Fargo to support planning efforts for the Workforce Housing…
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Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater earns 2024 Live Nation awards for sustainability, green practices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend continues to be recognized as one of the country’s most sustainable live entertainment…
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Big Lots closing in Bend as company fails to find buyer, many local employees soon without a job
(Updating with breaking news video from 5PM KTVZ broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An email from Big Lots’ CEO sent to employees around the country,…
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‘A personal tribute to our fallen hero’: Patagonia’s film ‘Papsura: Peak of Evil’ premieres in Bend on Friday
Patagonia is releasing a dramatic new snowboarding film, Papsura: Peak of Evil, with its premiere taking place in Bend…
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Caldera High School’s Makerspace Lab receives SELCO Credit Union’s $15,000 ‘Classroom Makeover’ grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community Credit Union’s…
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Oregon DHS hires consultant to review oversight of long-term care providers in wake of recent NewsChannel 21 investigations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A consultant has been hired and big changes could be coming to how the Oregon Department of Human Services oversees long-term…
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