Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During a public ceremony on Monday, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang and Sheriff Kent van der Kamp were sworn into…
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Bend police: Man killed at Holiday Motel was alone in the room he rented when found
Police confirmed Saturday that a 34-year-old Bend man found dead Friday in a southeast Bend hotel room was an apparent homicide victim. They said no…
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Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect…
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How the Forest Service hiring hold could impact Central Oregon
(update: adding video, comments from tourism groups, Discover Your Forest) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service is pausing seasonal hiring due…
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Cinderella by Ovation Performing Arts
Redmond, Ore. — A group of more than sixty home schoolers are putting on a production of Cinderella at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. This is the…
Continue ReadingBend man arrested for violating stalking order after an attempted escape on foot
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) — At 12:06 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, Bend Police responded to a report of a restraining order violation in the 100 block of SE…
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Crook County School Board to Discuss Superintendent’s Employment Amid Complaints
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 6th, to discuss the employment status of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Nitrogen leak caught on camera at local pharmaceutical company is quickly repaired; internal investigation underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today an internal investigation is underway at a Bend pharmaceutical company, after a nitrogen leak was caught on camera by a…
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‘Life has to go on’: Grieving husband remembers wife after tragic fatal car crash in Terrebonne
(UPDATE: Adding video, comments from husband) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Daniel Perrine is remembering the legacy of his wife Becka, who tragically…
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Meet the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces, Nicholas Mark Patrick Nauser, was the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year. He was…
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Holidays Bring Big Snow for Bachelor
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the last seven days, they’ve had over 5 feet of snow. And with the possibility of more snow to come, these might be some…
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‘Boring’ 2025 legislative year will focus on infrastructure, says political analyst
(Update: Adding video, comments from Jim Moore) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregonians ring in the new year, new state and local laws are too. But Pacific…
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Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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Boy Scouts to Collect Christmas Trees in Central Oregon: December 28-29 and January 4-5
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your…
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
Associated Press The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as…
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Mount Bachelor Boasts Deepest Snowpack in the Country as Early-Season Storm Delivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor reported a whopping 14 inches of fresh powder overnight, bringing the mountain’s base depth to an impressive 84…
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River Summit Drive reopen from Sunriver to Mt. Bachelor after snow impacted traffic
UPDATE: Deschutes County officials tell NewsChannel 21 that River Summit Drive from Sunriver to Mount Bachelor has reopened. BEND, Ore (KTVZ) –…
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Mysterious ‘boom’ heard throughout Central Oregon, residents raise questions
UPDATE: NewsChannel 21 reached out to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) concerning the possible Christmas Day sonic boom and according to a…
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Charming Crooked Christmas Tree
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Christmas Tree in Redmond’s Centennial has a rather noticeable lean. The city has been getting some calls about it from…
Continue ReadingFormer President Bill Clinton is in the hospital after developing a fever, spokesperson says
By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday afternoon to a Washington, DC, hospital, where he is undergoing…
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