Democratic Party of Oregon fined over $500,000 donation report
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon elections officials have fined the Democratic Party of Oregon $15,000 for wrongly reporting the source of a hefty…
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SUV driver taken to hospital after hitting Bend-La Pine school bus on 27th Street; 7 students, no serious injuries
A Bend-La Pine school bus carrying seven middle-schoolers was struck head-on by an SUV in the turn lane of Southeast 27th Street by High Desert…
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Madras, Prineville airports receive share of FAA funding for needed improvement projects
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding six airports across the state –…
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Deschutes County proposed $404 million budget priorities include Redmond campus, courthouse expansion, new landfill
Deschutes County has released its proposed $404 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with a range of familiar priorities up for discussion, from…
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Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20
A Waldport woman was arrested on DUII-alcohol and reckless driving charges after crashing her SUV on Highway 20 west of Tumalo Wednesday evening,…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend to hold 2023-25 budget meetings next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend Budget Committee, which is comprised of seven City Councilors and an equal number of community members, will…
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Invasive, noxious weed popping up in C. Oregon gardens prompts warning: Handle myrtle spurge with caution
A pretty but pesky invasive and noxious weed is making its way into Central Oregon gardens. Experts say myrtle spurge is not something you want…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue searches through rain, fog and mud for overdue motorist in Ochocos
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers were called out for an overdue motorist in the Ochocos Monday night, sparking a challenging…
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405-acre prescribed burn, in the works for years, planned Saturday along east side of Highway 20 north of Sisters
Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed burn operations directly north of Sisters along Highway 20 this Saturday, a…
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Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent ranger districts to continue prescribed burns Thursday SW of Sunriver, Crescent
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent ranger districts plan to continue prescribed burn operations on…
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Salute to Seniors: Ridgeview High’s Class of 2023 ‘went all-in’
Our next Salute to Seniors who make up the Class of 2023 from NewsChannel 21’s Carly Keenan focuses on the Ridgeview High Ravens, where as one senior…
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Public reacts to special district election results, Bend Fire levy’s narrow approval amid varied ballot returns
Tuesday’s special district election, often one that draws relatively little voter attention, brought in a higher turnout than anticipated for…
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Controversial Deschutes Public Library board member Ray Miao wins contested race with 61 percent of vote
NewsChannel 21 spoke Wednesday with Deschutes Public Library Board member Ray Miao, who was reelected Tuesday, defeating challenger Marisa Chappell…
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Culver winemaker Doug Maragas can’t help but worry and wonder: Where have all the bees gone this year?
Doug Maragas, winemaker and vineyard manager at Maragas Winery in Culver, said Tuesday he’s alarmed that for the first time since beginning their…
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$2 billion budget bump: Oregon GOP walkout stalls two-year funding plan amid rosy revenue forecast
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s latest state revenue forecast far exceeded expectations Wednesday, giving…
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Oregon housing agency to again pause accepting Homeowner Assistance Fund applications
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday it will pause accepting new applications for the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund program…
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Oregon leads $2.5 million multi-state settlement with EyeMed over data breach that affected millions nationwide
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday a $2.5 million settlement with EyeMed Vision Care that resolves an…
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New Oregon quarterly revenue forecast up nearly $2 billion; big kicker assured; Kotek, lawmaker outline priorities
Oregon’s latest quarterly revenue forecast arrived Wednesday, up nearly $2 billion, locking in a $5.5 billion kicker refund to Oregonians (and a $1.8…
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Oregon adds 1,600 jobs in April; unemployment rate falls to 4%, still above US figure
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.0% in April, down from 4.4% in March. For the past 21 months since August 2021, Oregon’s unemployment…
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Ask the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on several topics, from wildfires to homeless
In this month’s edition of Ask the Mayor, on Wednesday’s NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler thanked voters for passing the fire…
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