Portland police gear up for potential election violence and National Guard on standby
As tensions tighten across the country heading toward Election Day, Portland police are gearing up to tackle any unrest and the National Guard is…
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First Jackson County case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in backyard flock of geese, chickens
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory on Friday confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian…
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City of Bend to hold open house for public input on plans for more ‘people-centered streets,’ ‘low-car districts’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Community members are invited to attend a City of Bend open house on a project called Planning for People Streets. Bend has great…
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‘More fun when you get to hear the noise’: ‘Monsters of Destruction’ returns to Redmond for two nights of competition
Some drivers are living out their childhood dreams REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monster trucks are going head-to-head in an all-out battle to see who’s…
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Violation: Bend residents report mailbox vandalism as police investigate possible mail theft cases
Lorraine Yahnke has a mailbox near Keyte Lane in northeast Bend and says it was vandalized two weeks…
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BLM seeks tips from the public after vandals cut nearly a mile of fence west of Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District on Friday asked the public for tips to help them find whoever…
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Update: Legendary musician Sting adds second concert at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater next May 26
A major early addition to next summer’s concert lineup at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater just got bigger, as it was announced Friday that 17-time…
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Decision 2024: Oregon is only state in the nation with no impeachment process – but that could change this election
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As we wrap up our breakdown of this election’s state and local ballot measures, one of the last measures…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rules Pennsylvania may count back-up votes when mail ballots are rejected
By John Fritze and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court on Friday left in place a Pennsylvania court ruling that is expected to…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 and NBC News to provide comprehensive election coverage of Decision 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As Central Oregon and the nation gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in recent history, NewsChannel 21 and NBC News are…
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Oregon first in U.S. to roll out new housing benefits for eligible OHP members with health conditions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting Friday, Oregon Health Plan members with specific health conditions may qualify for new, first-in-the-nation benefits…
Continue ReadingIs this the deal to end Boeing’s crippling 7-week strike?
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — More than 30,000 Boeing workers will vote again Monday on whether or not to end a…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first
AP Health Writer A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow…
Continue ReadingFinal jobs report before Election Day shows US economy added 12,000 positions amid strikes and storms
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The monthly jobs report — the final piece of major economic data to land before a consequential, contentious…
Continue ReadingHalloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded
CNN By Paradise Afshar, Andy Rose and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and six others wounded after a teenage shooter…
Continue ReadingIsrael plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Israel expects its “Iron Beam” laser defense system to be operational within one year, saying it will bring…
Continue ReadingWendy’s is closing 140 restaurants
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Wendy’s is closing 140 restaurants in the coming months, the fast food chain announced this week.…
Continue ReadingBallot-sorting machine woes slow count in Oregon county with pivotal US House race
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Problems with a ballot-sorting machine are slowing the vote tally in a suburban Portland county that was also plagued by…
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Oregon first state to report new spike in avian flu during fall waterfowl migration
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With migratory waterfowl back in Oregon for the winter, the state is again seeing an increase in cases of avian flu and…
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Decision 2024: Deschutes County ballot returns are down at this point, compared to 2020 election
In less than a week, we could know who the next president of the United States will be, as well as the winners of numerous statewide and local…
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