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String of crashes close Century Drive, the snowy road to Mt. Bachelor, now open again

December 14, 2024 12:48 pm Barney Lerten

A string of crashes on slick, snow-covered Cascade Lakes Highway closed the road to Mt. Bachelor for over an hour Saturday morning, reports…

Possible sale of Mt. Bachelor looms over skiers enjoying fresh snow on the way this weekend

December 13, 2024 9:58 am KTVZ

Fresh powder on Mt. Bachelor this week is bringing a lot of eager snow-lovers and traffic to the slopes this Friday and weekend. But while skiers and…

Oregon DHS vaccine program expands to boost respiratory illness prevention at all long-term care facilities

December 13, 2024 4:28 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is expanding its program offering subsidized COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics to all…

Cooking with black plastic utensils may increase exposure to decaBDE due to heat and wear and tear

Toxic chemical in black plastic utensils and toys is being allowed to proliferate by EPA, lawsuit alleges

December 13, 2024 2:18 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency is failing to protect the public from a dangerous flame retardant —…

President-elect Donald Trump takes the stage before speaking at the FOX Nation Patriot Awards on December 5.

Trump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time

December 13, 2024 1:58 pm CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said Friday the Republican Party would try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time,…

Police officers stand near the scene where the CEO of United Healthcare

Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder

December 13, 2024 12:26 am CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The most serious charge against the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on…

This photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond

December 13, 2024 9:42 am CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, Artemis Moshtaghian, Polo Sandoval, Josh Campbell and Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal agencies are facing intense…

Oregon’s psilocybin industry will focus on fine-tuning first-in-the-nation program in 2025

December 13, 2024 12:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

Advocates of psilocybin treatment say 2024 was the year when Oregon’s psychedelic program started to stand on its…

Special Report, Part 3: Central Oregon Motors LLC under FBI investigation; another victim speaks out

December 13, 2024 11:21 am KTVZ - News Team

Last month, NewsChannel 21 reported claims involving a car dealership in Prineville allegedly scamming customers. Tonight: new details to share,…

Portland will close RV Safe Park homeless village less than 2 years after opening

December 13, 2024 11:00 am KTVZ News Partners

By Blair Best, KGW.COM PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The city of Portland’s first shelter site for homeless people living in vehicles is shutting…

After statewide tour, Oregon Health Authority director outlines goals for improving state’s health care system

December 13, 2024 9:41 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi wants to improve Oregon’s health care system, including keeping rural hospitals open, supporting…

Central Oregon school closures and delays: Friday, December 13th

December 13, 2024 5:44 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s NewsChannel 21’s current list of school closures and delays for Friday, December 13th: -Jefferson County School District…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is welcomed by US officials upon landing in Baghdad on December 13

Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse

December 13, 2024 6:26 am CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Baghdad (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime…

Serious-injury two-vehicle crash closes icy Highway 97 south of Madras for about two hours

December 12, 2024 8:01 pm Barney Lerten

A two-vehicle, serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 south of Madras for about two hours Thursday night amid continued icy roads across the…

Oregon lawmakers approve $218M in emergency wildfire funding in special session

December 11, 2024 10:12 pm Associated Press

Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during a Thursday special session that was…

COCC’s new STRIVE training, mentorship program is accepting applications from veteran entrepreneurs

November 16, 2024 9:32 pm Jillian Fortner

Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is one of only eight educational sites in the country to be a designated partner…