(UPDATE: Adding video, comments from husband) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Daniel Perrine is remembering the legacy of his wife Becka, who tragically died in a crash last week “She had so many stories, so many jokes, so many laughs. Life had to go on. And that’s the worst part of all this. Life has to go
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(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 University professor Jim Moore says Oregonians won’t have much to look forward to in 2025. “It doesn’t look like it’s going to be incredibly exciting unless the Oregon legislature
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of snow, bringing the snow base to an impressive 108 inches at the base and 135 inches at mid-mountain. With a total of 212 inches of snowfall so far this season, the
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The Deschutes Public Library is excited to announce that the much-anticipated new Redmond Library will officially open its doors to the public on Monday, January 27. To kick off the opening, the library will operate with limited hours: Monday–Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday–Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. What You
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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 Christmas tree this holiday season. On December 28th and 29th, as well as January 4th and 5th, the Scouts will be collecting trees across the region, making it easier for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor reported a whopping 14 inches of fresh powder overnight, bringing the mountain’s base depth to an impressive 84 inches – the deepest in the entire country. According to a press release from Mt. Bachelor, the exceptional conditions are expected to continue throughout the weekend, with forecasts predicting heavy snowfall
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UPDATE: Deschutes County officials tell NewsChannel 21 that River Summit Drive from Sunriver to Mount Bachelor has reopened. BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Deschutes County officials report that 45 Road (River Summit Drive) from Sunriver to Mount Bachelor is currently closed to all traffic due to heavy snow and several issues involving vehicles. In a Facebook
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UPDATE: NewsChannel 21 reached out to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) concerning the possible Christmas Day sonic boom and according to a spokesperson, “The FAA regulates civilian aircraft. Military aircraft can create sonic booms. Please check with military installations in the local area.”According to the Department of Defense, the closest Air Force Base to Central
Continue ReadingEUGENE, 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 over 30 bank accounts and credit cards, while also evading payment on a significant tax debt totaling $1.1 million. Michael David Anastasia was sentenced Tuesday, and in addition to his
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This January, Deschutes Public Library invites you to embrace transformation with “Know Change” and rethink the status quo. Explore the complexities of early Central Oregon railroads and discover the essentials of numismatics. Learn how to use AI as a tool for enhancing your work and find out if your home qualifies
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two recently elected Deschutes County officials will be formally sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. County Commissioner Phil Chang, who was re-elected for a second term, and newly elected Sheriff Kent van der Kamp are scheduled take their oaths of office in Courtroom C of the Deschutes
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for three projects to help improve drought resiliency through piping of Central Oregon irrigation canals. The projects, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest ever investment in climate – are expected to conserve almost 5,000 acre-feet of water annually in the Ochoco, Central Oregon and Tumalo irrigation
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Off the start of an early, stellar season, Mt. Bachelor celebrated its 67th birthday in style on Thursday – with a party for all, on the slopes of course.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A three-judge federal appeals court panel has rejected a years-long legal challenge by Tumalo property owners to a Tumalo Irrigation District canal piping project, ruling that the easement covers the work being performed. The U.S Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judges issued an opinion in Smith, et al. v. Tumalo Irrigation
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The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved the appointment of Kent van der Kamp as Deschutes County Sheriff for the period of Jan. 1, 2025, until his term of office begins on Jan. 6, as Sheriff Shane Nelson retires Dec. 31.
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(UPDATE: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Wednesday it is proud to announce Stephen Lopez as its newest captain with the Redmond Police Department. Lopez most recently served as the police chief in Sunriver. He fills the vacancy created by current Captain Aaron Wells, who the city says has accepted
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles and packages in the area. Since late November, RPD has received approximately 32 reports of thefts, mostly occurring west of 21st Street and both north and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent snow and forecast continued cold and wet conditions, fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District are planning again to complete pile burning in the Cline Buttes area, west of Tumalo and north of Highway 20, off Fryrear Road. This project is scheduled to begin on Monday,
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A string of crashes on slick, snow-covered Cascade Lakes Highway closed the road to Mt. Bachelor for over an hour Saturday morning, reports indicated.
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Fresh powder on Mt. Bachelor this week is bringing a lot of eager snow-lovers and traffic to the slopes this Friday and weekend. But while skiers and snowboarders enjoy the conditions, the reminder of the unknown future of the resort looms.
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