NewsChannel 21 talks with 2 Democratic candidates for Deschutes Co. commissioner
Oregon’s primary election is in two weeks, and among the local races being decided is who will advance among three Democrats running for Deschutes…
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C.O. boy delivers food to homeless
Five year old Patrick Thornton and his family have been delivering food and supplies to homeless all over Central Oregon for the past seven…
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Crook County sheriff’s office to reopen for business, won’t cite businesses that reopen
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney issued a statement to the community on Monday, saying his office will reopen for regular business, with some…
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St. Charles now requiring masks on all hospital, clinic visitors
As of Monday, St. Charles Health System is now requiring anyone entering a St. Charles hospital or clinic to wear a mask, to prevent the asymptomatic…
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Deschutes County urges celebrating Historic Preservation Month virtually
During the month of May, take time to celebrate Deschutes County’s heritage through virtual Historic Preservation Month activities. The county’s…
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C.O. Realtors outline COVID-19 impacts, say homes are still selling fast
Central Oregon’s new home listings fell markedly in April, compared to a year ago, and sales were down somewhat as well, Realtors reported Monday.…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for second straight day
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 remains unchanged from Sunday and stands at 109, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday. It’s the first…
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COVID-19 hospitalizations down in Oregon
State officials reported the number of Oregonians sick enough to be hospitalized with coronavirus hit a new low…
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How to apply for food, child care and cash help from home
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregonians are facing unprecedented economic instability and food insecurity. As Oregon…
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Costco is limiting how much meat customers can buy
Costco on Monday became the latest retailer to implement purchasing limits on fresh meat because of the slowdown at processing plants during the…
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Sheridan man killed in Hwy. 26 crash near John Day
A Sheridan man was killed on U.S. Highway 26 near John Day Saturday afternoon when his Jeep went into the oncoming lane on a curve and collided with…
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Delayed Prineville Paddy Pint Run held, differently
We’re well past St. Patrick’s Day, but Prineville’s Paddy Pint Run happened this weekend, reconfigured due to COVID-19, benefiting the Tooth Taxi…
Continue Reading Many Washington parks to reopen, but not beaches, gorge
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than 100 parks, trails and boating sites will reopen Tuesday in Washington state as some coronavirus restrictions are…
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#ToTheMax Challenge – Week 4
Way to go, Central Oregon! Thanks to you, we had another wonderful week of the #ToTheMax Challenge. From dancing and singing, to movie-making and a…
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Oregon delegation COVID-19 news releases
Here are several of the latest COVID-19-related news releases and statements from Oregon’s congressional…
Continue Reading Oregon’s COVID-19 death toll unchanged at 109; 45 new cases
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 109, the Oregon Health Authority said Sunday,…
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Swalley Irrigation District says latest canal piping has raised Middle Deschutes flows
Swalley Irrigation District says it has completed the latest part of its ambitious plan to pipe all of its irrigation canals, to benefit fish habitat…
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U.S. Postal Service extends hold mail provisions
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The U.S. Postal Service is extending Hold Mail provisions for businesses and customers who are temporarily displaced due to the…
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Redmond man charged with assaulting woman at camp on BLM land
A Redmond man was arrested late Friday night on charges he struck a woman on the head with a metal bar or similar object at a camp on BLM land just…
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Redmond outdoor market returns, with changes
General Duffy’s Waterhole in Redmond held its second annual outdoor market on Saturday, with policies in place to comply with social distancing…
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