Prineville DMV office closed for Thursday due to staffing issues
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing, the Prineville DMV office will be closed Thursday, agency officials announced. Much user business can be…
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REMINDER: Janelle Bynum, Lori Chavez-DeRemer are set to debate on NewsChannel 21 tonight at 6 p.m.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – NewsChannel 21 has been hosting a series of six live Decision 2024 televised debates this fall to help voters cast an informed…
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Governor Kotek, Oregon Health Authority announce goal of 465 more treatment beds by 2026
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday a residential treatment capacity dashboard to track the…
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La Pine parents gather, voice concerns over Park & Rec Board’s sudden decision to resign, terminate district staff
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Now that the entire La Pine Park & Recreation District Board has resigned and have terminated all staff effective…
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Vander Kamp asks court to prevent release of early-career Calif. personnel records – but his lawyer accidentally releases them
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidate Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp went to court Wednesday, seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of…
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Deschutes County has already set a record for drug overdose deaths this year, at 27 – but there’s also some signs of hope
Deschutes County isn’t just on track to set a record for drug overdose deaths this year – it’s already there, with 27 reported in 2024,…
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Advisory committee to discuss possible e-bike rule changes at Oregon state parks, ocean shore
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is creating a rule advisory committee to meet and discuss possible changes to…
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Entire La Pine Park & Rec board resigns at tense, emotional meeting, issues termination notice to all staff
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The entire La Pine Park & Recreation District Board has resigned and terminated all staff as of…
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Climate benefits: OHA distributes more than 10,000 air conditioners, air filters during this year’s extreme weather
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon residents at risk from heat and wildfire smoke-related health issues had more ways to receive air conditioners, air…
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Several people injured when ‘dust devil’ hits ODOT ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bend North Corridor project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a “dust devil” hit a tent as dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting of…
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Bend-La Pine School Board selects three finalists for Zone 6 board vacancy; joint interview set for Nov. 12
The Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 12 to interview finalists for the vacant Zone 6 seat…
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Oregon AG announces $52 nationwide data breach settlement with Marriott; $2.1 million coming to state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 states, led by Oregon along with eight…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on roundabout signals, vehicle camping, more
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joins Kelsey Merison and Matthew Draxton on our Sunrise show Wednesday to answer your questions on issues ranging from…
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It’s not just ODOT: Oregon counties predict severe revenue shortfall for roads, bridges, maintenance
Crook County officials join others calling for adequate funding SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week, the Association of Oregon Counties presented its…
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Forest Service plans brush mowing north of Sisters this fall, winter to reduce hazardous fuels, protect community
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District said Tuesday it plans to conduct about 439 acres of brush mowing operations on the Sisters…
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Global coalition led by OSU scientists warns of escalating climate crisis, urges ‘decisive action’ as UN summit nears
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report published…
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Deschutes County under another DEQ air quality advisory as wildfire smoke keeps spreading across region
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory Wednesday for Deschutes County due to…
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Over 160,000 Deschutes County election ballots hit the mail next week; here’s what county clerk wants you to know
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With more than 160,000 General Election ballots scheduled to be mailed to Deschutes County voters next week, County Clerk Steve…
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Residents hear Bend City Council candidates address issues at a public forum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we inch closer to Election Day, candidates running for a Bend City Council seat invited the public out to the Deschutes…
Continue ReadingAspen Ridge Special Report, Part 3: Concerned family members of current, former residents speak out on issues
(Update: adding video, comment from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family members of residents have reached out to NewsChannel 21 after…
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