BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From neighborhood speed limits to dividing city council responsibilities, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish. And be sure to tune in next Thursday at Sunrise for the debut of our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council convened in its biennial meeting Wednesday evening to swear in its newly elected members. There was a presentation by the Bend Honor Guard, followed by Jaymi Dickinson on guitar, singing her version of Matt Kearney’s “Coming Home.” Councilors Megan Norris, Gina Franzosa, Megan Perkins and Steve Platt were
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Young adults with special health care needs may now qualify for no-cost health coverage and additional benefits through the state’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan. The new benefits are available to young adults ages 19-20 who meet income and health care needs requirements. In Oregon, one in five children under
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) was selected Wednesday to serve on the powerful House Financial Services Committee. Bynum was one of only three first-term Democrats to be named to the committee, her office said. This marks the first time that an Oregon freshman has been named to the committee in 28 years. The Financial
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has selected three finalists for the role of president, the college is holding a series of meet-and-greets across the district, Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, to welcome finalists Angela Tos, Greg Pereira and Steve Erickson, and provide a
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The report resulted from anonymous complaints received last year By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State auditors have flagged several “minor” and “unintentional” apparent violations of state ethics laws after reviewing spending from Gov. Tina Kotek’s office. The potential issues, first reported by Willamette Week, involved spending on parking, concert tickets and
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(update: Cheyenne Edgerly issues statement ) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, who voted against moving forward with negotiations for embattled Superintendent Melissa Skinner’s departure , issued a statement Tuesday. Here it is, in full: “We all enjoy the First Amendment right to freedom of speech, freedom of association and assembly
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Oregonians who are ready to leave the hospital but still require care do not have enough places to go, affecting providers and patients at all levels.
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Disability Rights Oregon wants a federal judge to hold the state in contempt of court for failing to move people from jails into Oregon State Hospital for mental health care within a court-ordered deadline of seven days.
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The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon Explorer website, the Oregon Department of Forestry said Tuesday, about 18 months after the initial, controversial maps were pulled for revisions.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tensions are running high in Prineville Monday evening as the Crook County School Board holds a special meeting about the employment status of embattled Superintendent Melissa Skinner. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes Butte Elementary, held there to accommodate another large crowd. You can watch the meeting live at
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(Update: Adding video, comments from van der Kamp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Newly appointed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was officially sworn into office Monday morning by Chief Circuit Judge Wells Ashby, to cheers and applause from a small courtroom’s overflow crowd. “It’s been very exciting, I’ve been thrilled from November 6th on planning, and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning, newly elected officials of Crook County were sworn into office in a formal ceremony held at the Crook County Annex Meeting Room, located at 320 NE Court Street, Prineville. The ceremony was officiated by Cheryl Seely, Crook County Clerk, marking a significant commencement for these community leaders, according
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During a public ceremony on Monday, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang and Sheriff Kent van der Kamp were sworn into office, marking the official start of their four-year terms of office. This will be Chang’s second term serving as one of three members of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). He
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State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect them By Mike McInally, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State officials and advisers are working on a child welfare proposal for this year’s session they hope would encourage more providers to
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected in November, defeating incumbent Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who has been nominated as Secretary of Labor by President-Elect Trump.According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle’s reporting, Bynum defeated Chavez-DeReamer by about 9,600 votes or
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Written by: William J. FordPublished by: Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from Alabama, the Congressional Black Caucus held a swearing-in ceremony Friday morning before members took the oath of office for the 119th U.S. Congress. Democrats Angela Alsobrooks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Republican Cliff Bentz was sworn-in Friday along with his colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress.Representative Bentz’s district covers 20 counties across north, east, central and southern Oregon.Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Bentz served in both the Oregon House of Representatives and Oregon Senate. In 2020 Bentz
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Tokyo Starfish, Mayor Ed Fitch) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 2025 new year is bringing marijuana to Redmond thanks to voters. Two measures were passed this November to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits and add a 3% tax on all goods. Since 1989 the city has made cannabis businesses illegal
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Tonight, the nation is remembering the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The former President passed away at his family home in Georgia, this Sunday. He was surrounded by his family. President Carter’s legacy was defined, not just by his presidency, but how he defined himself as a former President. KTVZ asked the people on the streets
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