Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
By Keir Simmons, Andrea Mitchell and David Hodari WASHINGTON — A ceasefire deal has been reached to end 15 months of…
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City of Bend hosts open house on Olney Ave. pedestrian-bike project to enhance above, below-ground infrastructure
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} – The City of Bend hosted its pedestrian and bicycle open house Monday evening at the Element Bend Hotel. This particular project…
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New, returning Oregon lawmakers sworn into office; legislative session begins next week
By Ben Botkin and Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers got to work in Salem on Monday, with largely…
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Wyden, Merkley join 39 Senate colleagues in bill to grant statehood to the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. said Tuesday they have joined 39 colleagues in introducing the District of Columbia…
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Oregon’s health care workforce is growing, but serious challenges remain, new report says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — While Oregon continues to make progress in bolstering and diversifying its health care workforce, challenges remain and more…
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In her first State of the State address, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for resilience, optimism
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek struck notes of frustration with the enormous problems facing Oregon and optimism that the state can fix them in an address to…
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Watch Live: Crook County School Board meeting tonight to discuss path forward amid community outrage
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board meets Monday night to discuss two recent board resignations and the next steps to fill the…
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Gov. Kotek issues emergency order allowing Port of Morrow to violate water pollution permit
Oregon’s second-largest port is getting another exception to a water pollution permit it’s violated for much of the last two decades, according…
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Bend to begin Olney Avenue pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; in-person, online open houses set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Changes are coming to Olney Avenue in northeast Bend to make it a safer road to walk, bike, roll, drive and more, the city said…
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Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly resigns seat, accuses critics of threats and ‘slander campaign’
Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, under fire by some in the community amid the uproar over departing Superintendent Melissa Skinner,…
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‘I learned a lot from the academy’: Bend Fire and Rescue celebrates the graduation of six new firefighter/paramedics
– Bend Fire and Rescue is celebrating the fire academy graduation of six new firefighter/…
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With Oregon’s homelessness crisis continuing, Gov. Kotek extends state of emergency
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday continued the homelessness state of emergency she…
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Bend Rep. Emerson Levy, other moms in the Oregon Legislature are driven by a passion for kids
By Hannah Wallace, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children are a top priority for the moms in the Legislature and a big reason why…
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Former President Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral; Biden gives eulogy at rare gathering of presidents
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Former President Jimmy Carter was honored at a state funeral Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral. Carter died…
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Ask the Mayor with Bend’s Melanie Kebler: Speaking on neighborhood speed limits, parking spaces and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From neighborhood speed limits to dividing city council responsibilities, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…
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Meet your 2025 Bend City Council members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council convened in its biennial meeting Wednesday evening to swear in its newly elected members. There was a…
Continue Reading Oregon extends Medicaid coverage and enhanced benefits to more young adults
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Young adults with special health care needs may now qualify for no-cost health coverage and additional benefits through the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum first Oregon freshman named to powerful House Financial Services Committee in 28 years
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) was selected Wednesday to serve on the powerful House Financial Services Committee. Bynum was…
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COCC sets series of community ‘meet and greet’ events for three presidential finalists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has selected three finalists for…
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Oregon state auditors flag ‘minor’ spending issues by Gov. Kotek’s office
The report resulted from anonymous complaints received last year By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State auditors have…
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