COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley announces plans to retire next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Laurie Chesley, president of Central Oregon Community College, has announced her plans to step down from her role and retire…
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Oregon lawmakers announce $15 million for Warm Springs Commercial Corridor Safety Project on Hwy. 26
Plans include speed reduction, new roundabout, shared-use path WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with…
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Portland will enforce new homeless camping ban starting July 1, Mayor Ted Wheeler says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The city of Portland will begin enforcement of its new ban on homeless camps beginning July 1, Mayor Ted Wheeler told…
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Next big change to U.S. Highway 97 in northern Bend: northbound traffic shifts to new lanes on Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, northbound traffic on U.S. Highway 97 will be permanently shifted to the newly built northbound U.S. 97 parkway, ODOT…
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Chavez-DeRemer, Bynum share thoughts on national abortion legislation to mark 2 years since Roe v. Wade reversal
Monday marked the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court reversing the 1973 Roe V. Wade ruling that crated a federal right to an abortion,…
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Fourth of July fireworks returning to Bend’s Pilot Butte; summit road closes to vehicles June 30, other restrictions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year’s 4th of July Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th. …
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Rally for reproductive rights held at Peace Corner in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been two years since Roe versus Wade was overturned. On Sunday, there was a rally to commemorate the Supreme Court’s…
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Bentz honors Class of 2028 service academy appointments, announces opening of Class of 2029 nominating process
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) has released the names of the seven individuals he nominated to be considered for attendance at our…
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City of Bend explains new ‘protected’ Third and Wilson intersection, designed to boost cyclist, pedestrian safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend’s recently opened Wilson Avenue Corridor includes a protected intersection at the corner of Wilson Avenue and…
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Wyden bill would give first responders resources to saefly clean up from electric vehicle crashes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that would require federal agencies to provide electric vehicle safety…
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Exclusive: Rookie Prineville PD officer caught on camera urinating outside bar is back on patrol after reprimand, suspension
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After NewsChannel 21 broke the news in January of rookie Prineville Police Officer Jacob Gentry urinating outside a…
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Redmond councilors seek public input on asking voters whether to extend psilocybin service centers moratorium
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council will be seeking public comment Tuesday evening on whether to ask voters this fall to extend the…
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Street Dog Hero takes in 50 dogs from closing Madras shelter; Jefferson County contracts with BrightSide for kennels
The Bend nonprofit rescue group Street Dog Hero said Wednesday it has taken in the 50 dogs remaining at the Jefferson County animal shelter before…
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‘Proud of what we achieved today’: Organizers reflect on first of its kind China Hat houseless response roundtable
A wide-ranging group of federal, state and local agencies, organizations and those directly affected by the homeless camps along China Hat Road south…
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Biden administration old-growth forest proposal doesn’t ban logging, but still angers industry
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration is advancing its plan to restrict logging within old-growth…
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Merkley notes momentum for Abolition Amendment to strike ‘Slavery Clause’ ahead of Juneteenth
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA-05) issued the following statement Tuesday to mark Juneteenth and…
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‘Devices are so addictive:’ Health professionals, Well Wired founders discuss tech in schools after school board discussion
A “letter of concern” by 135 health care professionals was presented to the Bend-La Pine School Board Tuesday night, raising concerns about the use,…
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Oregon approved to receive ‘historic’ federal investment in high-speed internet infrastructure
The stage is set for a massive investment in Oregon’s plans to bring high-speed internet to everyone in the state.…
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‘It’s time to wrestle again’: Bend-La Pine Schools plans fall changes, work group to tackle addictive tech in the classroom
Technology moves fast, in general, and government bodies don’t, also in general. But the concerns voiced by 135 health care professionals in a…
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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer hears veterans’ concerns at Bend policy panel; November opponent Bynum offers reaction
Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer, R-Ore., was in Bend on Tuesday, talking with veterans about the issues they face and what they want and need from the…
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