Special Report, Parts 1, 2: Consumer alert in Crook County; Prineville car dealership under fire, accused of scams
The owner of a Prineville car dealership is under fire after claims he’s scammed several clients selling their…
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‘Really neat project’: Downtown Redmond’s Old Creamery Building sold to local developers: We’ll soon see what’s next
Last week, NewsChannel 21 brought you a story surrounding the growth of Redmond after three downtown units in the Old Creamery Building on Southwest…
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Special Report, Pt. 2: Past cheerleaders share their stories of Madras coach’s alleged physical, emotional abuse
Fifteen-year-old Maria Koertje found her passion at the age of 11 when she joined Madras Pep and Cheer, coach Ashley Manteiga’s first…
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Several parents accuse Madras cheer coach of physical, emotional abuse; coach denies their claims
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple allegations against a Central Oregon cheer coach have some parents fearing for the safety of their children, but the…
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Two former employees of Saving Grace say they were denied the very services the organization provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Monica and Michelle are former employees at Saving Grace, the only nonprofit in Central Oregon providing resources for…
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Aspen Ridge Special Report, Part 3: Concerned family members of current, former residents speak out on issues
(Update: adding video, comment from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family members of residents have reached out to NewsChannel 21 after…
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Aspen Ridge death update: Another ex-worker witnessed ‘a lot of neglect’; state agency seeks tougher staffing rules
Aspen Ridge Memory Care in Bend has been categorized as putting residents in “immediate jeopardy condition” by the Oregon Department of Human…
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‘She deserved better’: Friends call for closure of Bend nonprofit DAWNS House following woman’s tragic death
A tragic death at a DAWNS House residence is bringing to light a list of alleged harassment and…
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Resident of Bend’s Aspen Ridge Memory Care dies after being left in sun for 2 hours; state cites understaffing, limits intake
Diona Browning described the recent death of a resident of Aspen Ridge Memory Care: “So she would wear a fleece jacket or a fleece vest. And on a…
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‘Overwhelming:’ Redmond mother reflects on her baby’s surgery to remove half of brain due to rare disorder, seizures
A Redmond baby who was born with a brain disorder that caused him to have seizures led to him undergoing surgery to remove half his brain. Since that…
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Special Report, Part 2: A family near Battle Mountain Complex creates a pit stop for fire crews
The Battle Mountain Complex is a coordinated effort to stop the Monkey Creek, Snake and Boneyard fires in Eastern Oregon, just one group of fires…
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Special Report: Tracee Tuesday captures DUII arrest while on a ride-along with Bend Police
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth…
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Special Report: Soaring with confidence: A behind-the-scenes look at safety measures for Mt. Bachelor zipline
When it’s time to put the skis away, Mt. Bachelor gears up for zipline…
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Special Report: Taking a look back at the 2023-24 ski season’s challenges and successes
Central Oregon’s 2023-24 ski and snowboard season started with a…
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Special Report: Was the ski season a success?
Summer is just about here, meaning it’s almost time to put the skis and snowboards away. In a Special Report Friday on NewsChannel 21 at Six, Jillian…
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Special Report: Redmond’s Safe Parking Program offers path out of homelessness, gains continued funding
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to preliminary data from the Homeless Leadership Coalition’s 2024 Point-In-Time Count, the number of homelessness…
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Special Report: Building homes and confidence with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is hosting their first Women’s Build Week since 2019, a rewarding experience for all…
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‘We have farmers that are in need’: COID, NUID partner with Deschutes Conservancy to promote canal piping benefits
“With the lack of water in the basin and junior water holders, there’s not a whole lot you can do in the immediate time frame,” said Madras farmer…
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Every Child Central Oregon sees growing need for foster parents as children await stable homes
According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, here in Central Oregon, there are 173 resource families, otherwise known as foster families,…
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New details revealed on past of arrested founder of DAWNS House, including violation of protective stalking order
The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that helps women recover from addiction and sobriety issues, was arrested Thursday morning at Bend…
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