Oregon Department of Revenue offers free tax-filing options
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — All Oregon resident taxpayers preparing their own returns in 2024 can file electronically at no cost using one of…
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Looking to leap into a new career this leap year? US Postal Service holding Bend P.O. job fairs all February long
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The year 2024 is a leap year — it happens once every four years — which means the month of February has one extra day,…
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Redmond City Council approves 12.5% rental car tax, starting March 1, to help fund transportation projects
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond City Council has unanimously approved implementing a 12.5% rental car tax that’s due to take effect March 1,…
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Missing La Pine-area woman, subject of extensive search, found deceased; authorities say foul play is not suspected
A La Pine-area woman who left her home late Wednesday without a phone or ID and was reported missing the next day, prompting an extensive search and…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe…
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Merkley applauds Biden administration pause on LNG projects approval, calls for taking climate impacts into account
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., applauded the Biden administration Friday for pausing approval of Calcasieu Pass (CP2) in Louisiana,…
Continue Reading Senators Wyden, Merkley join call for restoration of low-income water assistance
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., have joined Senate colleagues in calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to…
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EPA puts nearly $11 million toward OSU, other community wildfire smoke preparedness programs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – In light of the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement to invest nearly $11 million in community wildfire smoke…
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California bill would require cars have ‘speed limiter’ technology to prevent topping speed limit by over 10 mph
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A new California bill would require certain vehicles sold or manufactured in the state to be equipped with speed…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 investigates resignations of Prineville’s police chief and captain, why the city’s stayed mum
Six months after Prineville Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray were placed on “paid non-disciplinary leave,” pending an investigation,…
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Oregon Employment Dept. reports unemployment tax Form 1099-G mailing error; some got 2, others none
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services said Friday it’s learned that a mailing error occurred while sending the tax form 1099-G to those…
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Wild horse shot twice, killed on Ochoco National Forest; USFS Law Enforcement, OSP seek tips to help find culprit
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigation is seeking information from the public as…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $1.5 million coming to city of Prineville for water system upgrades
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday two community-initiated projects they championed will be receiving…
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Judy Trego files to run for Deschutes County commissioner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Judy Trego has become the third candidate to file for the newly non-partisan position of Deschutes County commissioner and…
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Timeline of internal investigation into fired Bend police officer, paid over $180,000 while on leave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Questions have been raised about the length of the investigation into former Bend Police Officer Kevin Uballez, as he was paid…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County’s ‘Dog Board’ has cast its first vote to euthanize dogs in fatal attack; what else do they do?
After the Deschutes County Dog Board voted 3-0 this week to euthanize three dogs who fatally mauled a man living at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp…
Continue ReadingSeattle will pay $10 million to protesters who said police used excessive force during 2020 protests
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle has agreed to pay $10 million to 50 demonstrators who sued over the police department’s…
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Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz says city may install red-light cameras to discourage speeding, reduce crashes
Bend city councilors have given Police Chief Mike Krantz the “green light” to continue developing an automated traffic enforcement system, including…
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Federal officials consider adding 10 more species – including the pygmy rabbit – to endangered list
By TODD RICHMONDAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials say they’ve decided to review whether to add 10 more species to…
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COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley talks Madras Campus expansion, other efforts in first-ever State of the College address
(Update: adding comments from COCC president, board members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local leaders, educators and members of the public gathered at…
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