Portland police gear up for potential election violence and National Guard on standby
As tensions tighten across the country heading toward Election Day, Portland police are gearing up to tackle any unrest and the National Guard is…
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First Jackson County case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in backyard flock of geese, chickens
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory on Friday confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian…
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City of Bend to hold open house for public input on plans for more ‘people-centered streets,’ ‘low-car districts’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Community members are invited to attend a City of Bend open house on a project called Planning for People Streets. Bend has great…
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Violation: Bend residents report mailbox vandalism as police investigate possible mail theft cases
Lorraine Yahnke has a mailbox near Keyte Lane in northeast Bend and says it was vandalized two weeks…
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BLM seeks tips from the public after vandals cut nearly a mile of fence west of Redmond
 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District on Friday asked the public for tips to help them find whoever…
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Decision 2024: Oregon is only state in the nation with no impeachment process – but that could change this election
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As we wrap up our breakdown of this election’s state and local ballot measures, one of the last measures…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 and NBC News to provide comprehensive election coverage of Decision 2024Â
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As Central Oregon and the nation gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in recent history, NewsChannel 21 and NBC News are…
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Oregon’s forest restoration efforts gain momentum at Sisters event
Many in the community of Sisters attended an event Wednesday evening focused on preserving the state’s environmental health, protecting…
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Oregon first in U.S. to roll out new housing benefits for eligible OHP members with health conditions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting Friday, Oregon Health Plan members with specific health conditions may qualify for new, first-in-the-nation benefits…
Continue ReadingBallot-sorting machine woes slow count in Oregon county with pivotal US House race
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Problems with a ballot-sorting machine are slowing the vote tally in a suburban Portland county that was also plagued by…
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Oregon first state to report new spike in avian flu during fall waterfowl migration
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With migratory waterfowl back in Oregon for the winter, the state is again seeing an increase in cases of avian flu and…
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Decision 2024: Deschutes County ballot returns are down at this point, compared to 2020 election
In less than a week, we could know who the next president of the United States will be, as well as the winners of numerous statewide and local…
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Winged winners: Oregon bats take home the BLM Bat Beauty Contest crown for the third straight year
ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoary Potter, the hoary bat from Oregon, has won his final duel! On Halloween—the last day of International Bat Week—he…
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NW Natural Gas customers’ bills will drop more than 13% starting Friday, under PUC-approved rates
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission recently approved a decrease in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into effect…
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Another sign of the season: Road to the summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte closes to cars on Sunday night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday it will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the…
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Warm Springs will use federal funds to develop community resilience centers for tribal members during extreme heat, cold
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, as well as Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Val Hoyle announced Wednesday that Oregon’s Energy…
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Candidate Kent Vander Kamp slams Sheriff Shane Nelson following critical Facebook post, days before election
One week before the ballots are counted in a hotly contested election for Deschutes County sheriff, incumbent Shane Nelson issued a public letter…
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13 Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters home from helping in North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts
(Update: Adding video, interview with ODF firefighter) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry says it’s excited to welcome home 13…
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Oregon gun-control Measure 114 is still on hold two years later as court fights continue; Safeway shooting survivor speaks
(Update: Adding video, comments from Safeway survivor, firearms instructor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â As Central Oregonians focus on next week’s…
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Oregon incident management team returning from N. Carolina hurricane recovery work; others heading east
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal incident management team sent to North Carolina in mid-October will return home at the end of the…
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