Oregon DMV’s staffing challenges continue; Madras, South Salem offices closed Thursday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to staffing issues, the Oregon DMV said their Madras and South Salem offices were closed Thursday. The agency has had…
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NewsChannel 21 exclusive: Redmond hiker says she was assaulted; man charged says he was defending his property
Kasey Watson recounted to NewsChannel 21 what happened as she hiked near Cline Falls State Park on Tuesday,…
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Bend woman arrested in traffic stop, accused of trafficking fentanyl into area, released on bail; pills, powder seized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend woman accused of transporting drugs into Deschutes County and trafficking fentanyl in the Bend area was arrested in a…
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Alleged Bend cocaine trafficker arrested after drug deal; raid on motel room, car turns up various drugs, cash, gun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 36-year-old Bend man was recently arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after he left a motel room. A subsequent raid on…
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‘It’s ridiculous and getting out of hand:’ Central Oregonians express frustration at big hikes in grocery prices
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their monthly Consumer Price Index for the Western region of the United States Wednesday morning. …
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‘It’s just such an important rescue to us’:Bend’s Street Dog Hero rescues seven dogs from Kabul, Afghanistan
Seven dogs from Afghanistan are now in Central Oregon, in need of forever homes. Several staff members from Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero traveled…
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‘We’re getting there’: Deschutes commissioners back Moon Pit site for new landfill, but formal vote awaits more details
With no real opposition arising during a public hearing, Deschutes County commissioners indicated Wednesday they will choose the recommended “Moon…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Kebler answers your questions on crosswalks, housing, managed homeless camps and more
This month, NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast and Lynsey Harris pose viewers’ questions to Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler ranging from groups’ ability to…
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6,000 BMW motorcycle owners are gathered at Deschutes County Fairgrounds this week for their National Rally
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Wednesday through Saturday of this week, the Deschutes County Fair & Expo will be hosting the 2024Â BMWÂ Motorcycle…
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Crooked River Roundup rodeo returns to ‘Cowboy Capitol of Oregon’ for 79th year
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For 79 years, Crook County has welcomed rodeo fans to one of Oregon’s oldest family-friendly events — the historic…
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City of Bend hosting in-person, online open house on Greenwood Avenue changes, Second Street improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is hosting an open house on Tuesday, June 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette…
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Suspect in Bend McMenamins incident calls police after NewsChannel 21 report, is cited
A Bend man facing harassment and disorderly conduct charges for his alleged actions at the downtown McMenamins called police Tuesday evening after a…
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ODOT holds Madras open house for major upgrades coming to U.S. Highways 97 and 26, city streets
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The $30 million U.S. Highway 97 Earl Street to Colfax Lane (Madras) project will increase safety and…
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Bull that jumped the fence at Sisters Rodeo forced to retire from competition, owner says
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Party Bus, a 3-year-old bull bred for bucking, has performed in his first and last rodeo.…
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‘It’s symbolic:’ OSU-Cascades in Bend to graduate 355 students at Sunday’s commencement; Class of 2024 is third-largest
Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 355 students at its 23rd Commencement Ceremony on…
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Sunriver Police plan to add automated license plate readers at 2 community entrances; public has mixed views
The Sunriver Police Department held a public forum Monday afternoon to share information and answer questions about the planned addition of automated…
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‘This is even more beautiful’ :St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church reopens its doors to the public after major renovation
 After a year and more than $1 million in renovations, a more than century-old church in downtown Bend has reopened its doors to a brighter,…
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Housing lottery opening soon for Rooted at Simpson affordable homes in northwest Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Rooted at Simpson housing lottery. The lottery provides a unique…
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Walgreens is closing one of its two Bend pharmacies next week, a sign of the industry’s troubled times
One of Bend’s two Walgreens, on NE Highway 20, is closing its pharmacy next Monday, and customers will need to get their prescriptions at the…
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Fire damages Central Oregon Seeds Inc. in Madras; firefighter injured as crews on scene well into the night
(Update: More details from fire official; firefighter injured; comment from COSI CEO) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A major, stubborn fire broke out Monday…
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