General Duffy’s Waterhole is the place to be for Trivia Night
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night, in Redmond? The place to be is General Duffy’s Waterhole, for Trivia…
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Bend Nordic skier Neve Gerard talks about her experience at 2024 Youth Olympic Games in South Korea
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Neve Gerard, a Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation full-time competitive Nordic skier and Bend High senior, has much to…
Continue Reading‘Family Friendly Restroom Team’ installs six diaper changing stations at Sisters-area businesses, with goal of 20
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Age-Friendly Sisters Country is on a mission to help Sisters-area businesses become more family-friendly in…
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Bend Police used drones 721 times for 230 events last year, providing added safety to officers and community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With technology becoming more essential in our daily lives, Bend Police are using drones to help respond to calls. The…
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Reps. Bentz, Chavez-DeRemer vote in favor of Mayorkas impeachment, but House vote narrowly fails
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Reaffirming their recent public stance, Reps. Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted late Tuesday to impeach Homeland…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies knock down small, spreading tent fire at homeless camp south of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched early Saturday morning to a tent fire that was spreading at a homeless…
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Flurry of Hayden Homes Amphitheater concert announcements: The Beach Boys, The Gipsy Kings and The Decemberists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Live Nation is quickly ramping up filling in the open dates on the Bend Hayden Homes Amphitheater summer concert schedule, with…
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Drug agents bust alleged cocaine trafficker during sale outside bar on Bend’s south end, raid his truck, parent’s house
Drug agents wrapped up a months-long investigation of a Bend man who allegedly dealt cocaine in or around bars on Bend’s south end with his arrest…
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Deschutes County leaders join others in Salem to discuss Measure 110 reforms on opening day of legislative session
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders of Deschutes and other counties from across the state gathered in Salem on Monday, the opening day of the Oregon…
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As the snow melts once again, city of Bend street crews get ahead of schedule on other projects, tasks
On Sunday, Bend and other parts of Central Oregon saw snow fall and stick, in some areas for the first time since last month’s winter storms. But it…
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Redmond School District celebrates Career and Tech Education, showcasing Ridgeview High’s video production class
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is joining schools nationwide this month in celebrating Career and Technical Education Month,…
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After GOP walkout, Oregon lawmakers reconvene to focus on housing and drugs
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers began a new legislative session Monday, hoping to turn a fresh page after a…
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City of Bend to commission large public artwork for HQ Building at $130 million Juniper Ridge Public Works Campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend, in partnership with Art in Public Places, announced Monday it seeks to commission a large-scale work of art…
Continue ReadingSisters School District classes on two-hour delay
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters School District delayed classes for two hours Monday morning due to slick roads in the area. “Due to inclement…
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‘I love lacrosse so much’: Ridgeview Lacrosse Club hosts pancake fundraiser to raise money for the season
(Update: Adding video, comments from coach, members) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lacrosse club in Redmond got some much needed funding Sunday by…
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Pay it Forward: Nativity Wood Lot volunteers have been keeping Bend-area residents warm for 20 years
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 recipient from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros of C.O. is indeed worthy: the Nativity Wood…
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City of Redmond closes downtown ice skating rink for the season due to mechanical issues
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The downtown Redmond ice skating rink has closed for the season “due to continued mechanical issues,” the city announced…
Continue Reading‘I really do have faith in him’: Central Oregonians voice their views on whether Punxsutawney Phil’s forecasts are trustworthy
(CNN) — Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early…
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The Giving Plate set to open two new, larger facilities this spring as region’s food needs grow
(Update: Adding video, interview with Ranae Staley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate is expanding its operations with two new buildings, both…
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‘Thanks for everyone’s patience’: After months of work and delays, Purcell Boulevard extension opens in NE Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend project engineer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced that a long-awaited Purcell…
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