Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims LGBTQ+ Pride Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation Tuesday declaring the month of June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Oregon. “Pride…
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‘It’s ridiculous and getting out of hand:’ Central Oregonians express frustration at big hikes in grocery prices
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their monthly Consumer Price Index for the Western region of the United States Wednesday morning. …
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‘We’re getting there’: Deschutes commissioners back Moon Pit site for new landfill, but formal vote awaits more details
With no real opposition arising during a public hearing, Deschutes County commissioners indicated Wednesday they will choose the recommended “Moon…
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Former Oregon governor, Portland mayor Neil Goldschmidt, driven from public life by scandal, dies at 83
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Neil Goldschmidt, once mayor of Portland and then Oregon governor, is dead at the age of 83, The…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Kebler answers your questions on crosswalks, housing, managed homeless camps and more
This month, NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast and Lynsey Harris pose viewers’ questions to Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler ranging from groups’ ability to…
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ODOT holds Madras open house for major upgrades coming to U.S. Highways 97 and 26, city streets
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The $30 million U.S. Highway 97 Earl Street to Colfax Lane (Madras) project will increase safety and…
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Sunriver Police plan to add automated license plate readers at 2 community entrances; public has mixed views
The Sunriver Police Department held a public forum Monday afternoon to share information and answer questions about the planned addition of automated…
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City of Madras closes Willow Creek homeless campsite, provides alternative, authorized camping site near shelter
The City of Madras announced Friday the planned closure of the homeless camp located in the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area, effective 7 a.m.…
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Bend Police and community get together for open house to discuss traffic safety and enforcing traffic laws
Bend community members were invited to meet at Bend Municipal Court Monday evening for a Public Safety Open House, to learn about how the Bend Police…
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Redmond attempted murder suspect appears in court, where he’s almost mistakenly arraigned on murder charge
A Bend-area man facing attempted murder and other charges, accused of shooting a Redmond-area man in the face, appeared in court Monday afternoon by…
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Deschutes County commissioners to hold public hearing Wednesday on recommended ‘Moon Pit’ site for next landfill
Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on the recommended location for the county’s next landfill, the “Moon…
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Cloverdale fire chief, volunteer talk about scary moments after bull escaped; Sisters Rodeo will see if any changes needed
Some things went awfully wrong when a bull jumped a fence and escaped from the Sisters Rodeo arena late in Saturday night’s performance and ran…
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Wyden questions BMW over its use of components made with forced labor
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called on BMW to provide straight answers about its use of parts made by a…
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Oregon’s minimum wage is set to rise 50 cents an hour on July 1, with three-tier system still in place
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KPTV) — Oregon’s minimum wage is set to rise on July 1, following the automatic annual schedule put in place by the state…
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Family of Central Oregon veteran, MIA until remains were recovered 70 years later, to attend Hwy. 26 sign dedication
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 18 years old, US Army Corporal and Central Oregonian Norvin Brockett was declared missing in action in North Korea in…
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OPB: Knopp, Breese-Iverson plan to seek rollback of Oregon’s sanctuary protections, ease immigration enforcement
SALEM, Ore. (OPB/KTVZ) – Two Central Oregon lawmakers who are Republican leaders in the Oregon Legislature said in a memo they will attempt next…
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Pro-Trump rally held at Redmond’s Centennial Park, supporting former president in trial’s wake
About 50 people gathered on the lawn at Redmond’s Centennial Park Saturday afternoon to hold a rally in support of former President Donald…
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High Desert public lands move to ‘moderate’ fire danger; Oregon Dept. of Forestry C.O. district set to enter fire season
All lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will enter fire season on Monday at 12:01 a.m., the agency…
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Oregon, Washington and federal agencies wrap up cleanup of tar balls found on the coast; source of oil still unknown
ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Unified Command is concluding its operation to address the presence of tar balls on the Oregon and southern Washington…
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Ochoco National Forest to host Redmond Smokejumpers Monday for rookie training live fire exercise
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest will host the Redmond Smokejumpers for their Rookie Training live fire exercise next Monday.…
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