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Bentz, US House subcommittee to hold Redmond field hearing next week on Central Oregon water supply issues

October 2, 2024 10:24 AM KTVZ news sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday, U.S. House Subcommittee on Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and…

Sisters forest camper reported nearby campsite fire, slowed spread with 2 fire district-provided extinguishers

September 27, 2024 12:05 PM Barney Lerten, Kelsey McGee

A small brush fire was reported last week at a dispersed campsite on the Deschutes National Forest in Sisters by a neighboring camper who used two…

Central Oregon residents make their voices heard after vice presidential debate

October 2, 2024 12:37 AM Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The vice presidential debate between Republican nominee JD Vance and Democratic nominee Tim Walz has come and gone. Let’s get…

Portland-area man facing DUII, menacing charges after pedestrian hit-and-run at Madras Pub & Deli

October 1, 2024 7:18 PM Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Portland-area man who brandished a gun during an altercation at a Madras pub, then allegedly struck the other man with his…

‘It’s just such a beautiful community here’: Bend nonprofit HÚE helps at-risk youth during mental health crises

October 1, 2024 11:48 AM Isabella Warren

(Update: Adding video, comments from founder, board) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Located on Franklin Avenue in Bend, local nonprofit HÚE, or Hearts Unknown…

‘Convoy of Hope’: Bend linemen helping restore power in S. Carolina in wake of destructive Hurricane Helene

October 1, 2024 2:55 PM Barney Lerten

(Update: Second Bend-area lineman working in S.C.) GREENEVILLE, S.C. (KTVZ) – Among the many emergency workers who traveled far to help victims of…

Eight Bend City Council candidates discussed views on easing housing crisis at forum

October 1, 2024 1:08 PM Tracee Tuesday

NewsChannel 21’s Tracee Tuesday was on hand as the eight Bend City Council candidates, including three incumbents, shared their views on tackling…

Weekly Park Pick: For over a century, Drake Park has been Bend’s living room

October 1, 2024 11:59 AM Jillian Fortner

Drake Park, Bend’s iconic over century-old park by scenic Mirror Pond, offers not just a wonderful place to visit year-round but a wide variety of…

Bend’s Epic Aircraft flies its E1000 GX into the final four of the 2024 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest

October 1, 2024 10:54 AM KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second round of voting in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Sept. 30, narrowing the list of finalists…

State Rep. Emerson Levy, challenger Keri Lopez face off on issues from schools to abortion, housing in KTVZ debate

September 30, 2024 9:30 PM Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon House District 53 Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez faced off on a variety of…

‘Pushed to the brink’: Oregon’s record wildfire season isn’t over yet; ODF says crews are spread thin even more into fall

September 30, 2024 11:35 AM Isabella Warren

The McKenzie Pass Highway (Oregon Highway 240) west of Sisters reopened over the weekend, three weeks after wildfires in the area prompted its…

‘We’re really grateful’: High Desert Museum receives $10,000 state arts grant for ‘Kids Curate’ with La Pine students

September 26, 2024 2:39 PM KTVZ news sources

(Update: Adding video, comments from Oregon Arts Commission, High Desert Museum) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Arts Commission Arts Learning…

Deschutes County reminder: Political signs are prohibited in county road rights of way; state highways, too

September 30, 2024 4:40 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Nov. 5 General Election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department is reminding political campaigns and their…

City of Bend plans Oct. 21 open house on NE Neff Road pedestrian, bicycle safety improvements project

September 30, 2024 4:28 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting the community to an open house for the NE Neff Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements project,…

‘It’s been fantastic!’: 27th annual Sisters Folk Festival brings music and more to community, wraps up three-day event

September 29, 2024 5:46 PM Kelsey McGee

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The three-day Sisters Folk Festival wrapped up Sunday, back for its 27th year around the community. The music…

That red semi tractor so visibly parked at Prineville Reservoir is moving on – but only after a bit of help to get unstuck

September 29, 2024 4:55 PM Barney Lerten

We recently solved a minor mystery about the bright red semi tractor visible in the Prineville Reservoir State Park live webcam view all summer long.…

Little Lava Fire holds at 11,225 acres; Bachelor Complex 50% contained; Red Fire near Crescent Lake tops 2,000 acres

September 29, 2024 3:25 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bachelor Complex, including the Little Lava Fire, held at 50% containment this weekend, with no change in acreage reported,…

‘We are reducing the adult homelessness numbers’: Wilson Avenue triplex to be used for youth renters program

September 26, 2024 4:59 PM KTVZ news sources, Isabella Warren

Cascade Youth & Family Center, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, continues to step up to meet needs of young people in our region by addressing…

Bend Fire & Rescue holds fun and educational open house, welcoming families in community

September 20, 2024 1:44 PM Kelsey McGee

Bend Fire & Rescue invited the community to its annual open house on Saturday. The free, family-friendly event served as an opportunity to meet…

Central Oregon has seen 325 wildfires this year, burning 550,000 acres; 2 new fires near Madras, Tumalo stopped small

September 28, 2024 6:36 PM Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year that have burned over 550,000 acres, the region’s fire officials said…