Deschutes County Jail lieutenant placed on leave amid criminal, internal investigations
A Deschutes County Jail lieutenant has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both a criminal investigation by Oregon State…
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Debate continues over whether to allow pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on Forest Service singletrack trails
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of e-bikes on all of its trails, which means its illegal to ride e-bikes on the Bend area’s popular…
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‘He was an inspiration, and a friend’: Shocked friends share fond memories of Bend man, shot and killed in Montana
A 40-year-old Bend man was shot and killed at a Montana boat ramp Wednesday afternoon during an argument with a Montana man who later shot and killed…
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Two bats found in SE Bend test positive for rabies; Deschutes County Health officials urge precautions
Two bats found in the southeast Bend area have recently tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County health officials said Friday. Rabies is…
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Oregon Gov. Kotek won’t veto ‘pump your own gas’ bill, meaning it should take effect in a week
There are currently only two states in the U.S. that don’t allow drivers to pump their own gas – Oregon and New Jersey. At some point in the next…
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Seeking ‘stability and unity,’ Crook County School Board names retired Supt. Dr. Duane Yecha as finalist
The Crook County School Board, in a surprise move, announced Friday it has unanimously agreed to consider former Crook County School District…
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Last Hunnell Road occupants leave voluntarily following city of Bend’s final deadline for clearing, cleanup
Thursday morning, after the city of Bend’s midnight deadline was upheld by a federal court judge, Hunnell Road was almost completely cleared of the…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, Jewish Community of C.O. among federal security, disaster preparation grant recipients
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security is awarding the state of…
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Wildfire smoke shifts plans for some C.O. residents and visitors; others stay the course
The wildfire smoke cloaking much of the region is forcing some visitors to Central Oregon to change their plans. But for the most part, people are…
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Bend commercial space sees drop in number of leased buildings; vacancies rise in Q2
According to Compass Real Estate Services, Bend vacancies in all types of commercial space, including office, retail and industrial, rose in the…
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Gov. Kotek signs four bills to address housing, homelessness crises
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek hosted a signing ceremony Thursday for four bills passed during the 2023 legislative session to address the housing and…
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DCSO warns public of ‘jury duty’ scam caller claiming to be Sheriff Shane Nelson
Like many law enforcement agencies, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issues occasional warnings of scammers claiming to be with the department…
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Smoke from Bedrock Fire blankets Bend area; DEQ extends Deschutes County advisory through (at least) Monday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency extended an air quality advisory Thursday for Deschutes County…
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NeighborImpact offering state-funded grants to expand child care in Central Oregon
In an effort to address the child care crisis in Central Oregon, NeighborImpact is supporting the expansion of child care services by providing…
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Warm Springs fire crew rescues puppies from rubble beneath burned-out home; some up for adoption soon
Warm Springs firefighters are drawing praise and widespread attention for rescuing the last eight of a dozen puppies found with their mama in the…
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Some Tumalo businesses feeling negative impacts from Hwy. 20 construction, while others are busier than ever
A Tumalo restaurant reached out to NewsChannel 21 this week to express their concerns over how much ODOT’s current Tumalo roundabout project is…
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‘It’s a very rewarding job’: C.O. contract firefighters head out on the front lines of Oregon wildfires
Redmond-based contract firefighting firm PatRick Environmental is, as you might expect, very busy this early, ramped-up fire season, contracting…
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Prineville police chief, captain placed on paid ‘non-disciplinary administrative leave,’ city says
Prineville Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray were placed on “paid non-disciplinary administrative leave” as of last Friday, the city…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon public use fire restrictions expanding to Ochoco National Forest
The Ochoco National Forest said Wednesday it will now be implementing public use fire restrictions due to increasingly dry grasses, brush and…
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Sunriver Utilities marks completion of $18.5 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade
Sunriver Utilities held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 19 to celebrate the completion of a four-year, $18.5 million upgrade to the Sunriver…
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