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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have arrived; here’s what to expect

July 22, 2021 11:55 am KTVZ

Nearly a year later than planned, to the day, the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin.…

Join NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise for Friday’s Balloons Over Bend launch on Fox Central Oregon

July 22, 2021 3:06 pm KTVZ

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics aren’t the only big event “lifting off” early Friday morning – so is the return of Balloons Over Bend, and…

FS: Fuels treatment areas are ‘green islands’ in Bootleg Fire zone

July 22, 2021 1:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Bootleg Fire started on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Tuesday, July 6. The lightning-sparked fire was…

Oregon Dept. of Education ‘strongly advises’ masks for unvaccinated students, staff this fall

July 22, 2021 11:06 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Education released Thursday an updated COVID-19 “resiliency framework” for schools this fall, including that the state still…

Bentz introduces bill to let Forest Service use Environmental Policy Act exemptions

July 22, 2021 9:03 am KTVZ News Partners

-Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) on Thursday introduced the Commonsense Coordination Act. The bill allows the U.S. Forest Service to utilize the same…

Bend councilors discuss Emerson Avenue homeless camp removal

July 21, 2021 8:00 pm KTVZ

Last month, the city of Bend closed the Emerson Avenue homeless camp in southeast Bend after declaring it a public safety and health hazard, under a…

C.O. organizations seek workers to coach, help care for people with disabilities

July 21, 2021 12:00 pm KTVZ

According to the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon and Employment First Central Oregon, people with intellectual and development disabilities…

Neighbor speaks out against proposed mine NW of Prineville

July 21, 2021 12:00 pm KTVZ

Bryan Zednick, a hay farmer in Crook County, is upset with the idea of another mining site bordering his farmland — and he says he’s not the only…

City of Redmond planning to create its own stabilization center

July 21, 2021 6:41 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes County Stabilization Center has been open for a little more than a year and is positively impacting close to 10 lives every day — an…

Two injured Smith Rock hikers rescued by Redmond Fire, DCSO Search and Rescue

July 21, 2021 6:17 pm Barney Lerten

Two California women injured while hiking trails at Smith Rock State Park around the same time Tuesday afternoon were assisted by Redmond Fire…

‘Lots of problems’ causing delays at Bend furniture and appliance stores

July 21, 2021 11:45 am KTVZ

A foam shortage, along with a combination of other challenges, is causing a big backlog for furniture and appliance stores — and their waiting…

‘The district’s boss is community members’: BPRD seeks public input on river plans

July 21, 2021 11:28 am KTVZ

Erosion, sunscreen and a lot of trash is taking a toll on the water and riverbanks of the Deschutes River. That’s why the Bend Park and Recreation…

‘Welcome home’: Powell Butte soldier, MIA for 70 years, finally laid to rest at Arlington

July 21, 2021 3:53 pm Barney Lerten

A somber ceremony Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery brought tears, salutes and the scenes we’ve seen so often, along with grateful closure for…

Campfires to be banned in all state parks, state-managed forests from I-5 east

July 21, 2021 12:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

Due to fire danger and limited firefighting resources across the western U.S., effective Thursday, no campfires will be allowed in state parks and in…