Oregon AG warns of scammers trying to capitalize on student loan forgiveness
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is issuing a new warning about student loan scams. Unfortunately, scams are popping up…
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Drought, low water prompt ODFW to close fishing in Crooked River, Ochoco Creek until at least Oct. 31
Due to ongoing drought and low water, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing fishing in the Crooked River and Ochoco…
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Bend Police make most use of Red Flag Law across state
Oregon’s Red Flag Law allows police, family or roommates to ask a court for an Extreme Risk Protection Order to remove firearms or other weapons from…
Continue ReadingBend to host two roundtable discussions with key stakeholders on camping code
The City of Bend will bring together a variety of stakeholders at two roundtable meetings next week to receive feedback regarding the camping code…
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U.S. Highway 20 Bend-Tumalo roundabout project begins soon; ODOT open house next week
ODOT is inviting the public to an open house next Wednesday evening showcasing upcoming improvements along U.S. HIghway 20 from Cooley Road to…
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Oregon students’ math, reading skills plummet post-pandemic, new state test results show
The math, reading and writing skills of Oregon students have plummeted in the wake of the pandemic and the school disruptions that came with it,…
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ODF details plan to try again on disputed statewide wildfire risk map, seek more public input
The Oregon Department of Forestry announced Thursday a revised action plan and timeline for engaging the public on wildfire protection efforts as…
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After rain, cooldown, C.O. fire officials lower fire danger rating to ‘high’; campground campfires again allowed
Due to cooler temperatures and recent moisture, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland, and…
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‘Great benefit’: Bend partners with Deschutes County to expand Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, Stabilization Center
The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, or MCAT, has been serving Deschutes County since 2004. It’s a team of six mental health professionals who respond…
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Bend city councilors back M. 114, weigh gun regulation options in wake of shooting, review draft camping code
Since the deadly shooting at the Eastside Safeway in Bend last month, the community has been searching for ways to prevent such tragedies in the…
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Decision 2022 debate: Redmond mayoral candidates, Part 3
Here’s Part 3 of NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 debate Wednesday evening among the four candidates for Redmond mayor: Charles Baer, Ed Fitch, Jay…
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Decision 2022 debate: Redmond mayoral candidates, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 debate Wednesday evening among the four candidates for Redmond mayor: Charles Baer, Ed Fitch, Jay…
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Decision 2022 debate: Redmond mayoral candidates, Part 1
Here’s Part 1 of NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 debate Wednesday evening among the four candidates for Redmond mayor: Charles Baer, Ed Fitch, Jay…
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Crater Lake National Park lifting fire restrictions as danger level eases
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) — The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from Extreme to High, due to recent…
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Deschutes National Forest seasonal hiring period begins soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonal positions for the 2023 field and fire season on the Deschutes National Forest open for applications from Sept. 29-Oct.…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, AirLink come to aid of ill hiker near Broken Hand
A La Pine man became ill while hiking the Tam McArthur Rim Trail near Broken Hand in the Three Sisters Wilderness and his condition worsened…
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Flood of record requests hamper Oregon election officials
By ANDREW SELSKYAssociated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — County clerks in Oregon are inundated with public records requests stemming from “the big…
Continue ReadingNearly half-million Oregonians expected to benefit from student debt relief plan
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Nearly a half-million Oregon borrowers are expected to be eligible for up to $10,000 in student debt relief under President…
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Oregon gas prices fall for 14th straight week, reach lowest level in six months, AAA says
The national and Oregon gas prices averages have fallen for 14 weeks in a row and are at their cheapest prices since early March, AAA Oregon/Idaho…
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Interior Dept. invests over $6.8 million in Oregon wildfire resilience projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Department of the Interior announced Monday that it has invested over $6.8 million in fiscal year 2022 funding from…
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