PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — COVID-19 vaccination is not linked to death from cardiac causes among previously healthy young people, according to an Oregon Health Authority study published by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, appearing Thursday in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), examined nearly 1,300 deaths among Oregon adolescents and
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A small plane on a flight from the Portland area to Idaho descended 8,600 feet in 78 seconds before it clipped a wire atop a high-voltage power line and crashed southeast of Madras a month ago, killing the Idaho couple aboard, federal investigators said Wednesday.
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Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins is our guest for this month’s Ask the Mayor, as NewsChannel 21 co-anchors Lynsey Harris and Bola Gbadebo pose viewer questions on issues ranging from homelessness and roundabouts to crosswalk lines, graffiti and the new transportation fee. You can submit questions for next month at: https://ktvz.com/ask-the-mayor/
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to the CEO of General Dynamics on Wednesday, seeking answers on the company’s role in the “bungled launch” of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In the letter, the senators noted that despite General Dynamics receiving a $121.8 million contract
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Bend Police and Public Works and the area’s park district are among those dealing with a sharp rise in graffiti lately, as many locals spot and report new spray paint damage in both public and private spaces, from parks and buildings to signs and walls.
Continue ReadingKELSO, Washington (AP) — A Washington state gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity ammunition magazines in the short span of time Monday between a judge ruling a ban on the sales unconstitutional and the state filing an emergency appeal to the Washington Supreme Court. Wally Wentz, owner of Gator’s Custom Guns in
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Crook County Fire and Rescue announced Wednesday it will be upgrading and remodeling the main station in Prineville in coming months.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two separate blasts for different construction projects will impact traffic on the north end of Bend later this week, the Oregon Department of Transportation said Tuesday. On Thursday evening, crews for Powell Development plan to complete blasting along U.S. Highway 20 in preparation for the new Costco location. U.S. 20 will
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To boost the number of firefighters available across Oregon before wildfire season hits, the Oregon State Fire Marshal announced Wednesday it has awarded $6 million in grants to 191 local fire agencies across the state, including nine in Central Oregon.
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With Primary Election Day approaching on Tuesday, May 21, the Deschutes County Road Department said Monday it wants to make sure political campaigns and their supporters are aware that political signs are no longer allowed to be posted in the right of way of public roads under the county’s jurisdiction.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Firerock Footbridge over the Deschutes River and the adjoining staircase, located in the Rimrock Village East neighborhood, are scheduled to be demolished by the City of Bend late this summer. They’re considered to be derelict and to no longer serve any purpose. Project Engineer Jason Suhr said: “That bridge, with the intent of it, was to
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act. The bipartisan package, which seeks to support workers and expand economic opportunity, includes two bills led by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05). Here’s Chavez-DeRemer’s news release about the legislation: The Opioid Crisis Workforce Act (H.R. 6587) would improve information sharing
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If you look at an open piece of land anywhere in Oregon, be it scenic or mundane, and can’t tell whether it’s public or private – and if it’s public, what federal, state or local agencies manage it on behalf of the public – you’re likely far from alone.
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Preliminary results are in from the region’s Point in Time Count, showing how many homeless people live on Central Oregon streets, in the woods or at shelters. It shows some cautiously hopefully signs for some areas, but continued concern overall for those without a place to stay.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade released a civic engagement toolkit on Tuesday, aimed at helping organizations do voter registration and voter turnout work in the 2024 elections. The tools included in the 2024 toolkit are official, non-partisan, research-backed and free to use with or without attribution to our office. Download
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Public Health Immunization Program is excited to announce the expansion of its immunization services at the new North County Campus beginning Wednesday. The campus is located at 236 NW Kingwood Avenue in Redmond. As a Vaccine Access Program provider, County Health Services offer Safety Net Immunizations to individuals
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Bend city councilors got one last visitor-section round of criticism and quite the online survey result Wednesday evening before a unanimous, final roll-call vote – without comment – to adopt a much-debated transportation utility fee. But an early, promising sign of a positive impact on the homelessness crisis brought an upbeat end to the relatively short meeting.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend announced Tuesday that its water customers can now receive a Turf Removal Rebate to convert lawns into a low-water use landscape. The City Water Conservation program is providing another innovative way to help customers save water and money, officials said. Beginning this month, city water customers can
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday that airports in Lake, Columbia, Deschutes, Linn and Wasco counties have secured a total of more than $1.4 million in federal grants for construction, infrastructure rehabilitation and more. “Oregonians count on local airports in their communities for jobs, economic vitality, public safety and much more
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, pursuant to Article V, section 15b, of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she is considering line-item vetoes for some budget allocations from the 2024 legislative session. The potential vetoes primarily relate to a series of one-time funding allocations in Section 9 of Senate
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