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Redmond man dives for answers — and families’ closure

February 19, 2021 12:19 am KTVZ

The body and vehicle of a missing Portland man were found in the Columbia River under the I-205 bridge Wednesday evening. Redmond YouTube diver Jared…

C.O. veterans urge creation of Veterans Court for cases involving PTSD, other issues

February 18, 2021 7:26 pm KTVZ

A roundtable discussion took place Thursday in La Pine among supporters who want Deschutes County to create a veterans treatment…

Bend artist receives community support to complete collage artwork

February 18, 2021 6:43 pm KTVZ

Bend resident Hannah Meadows has been keeping busy during the COVID-19 quarantine by tuning into her artistic…

Central Oregonians cheer as NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars

February 18, 2021 6:06 pm KTVZ

NASA has moved one step closer to possibly discovering life on other planets, and Central Oregonians were cheering Thursday’s successful landing of…

Two Bend businesses latest victims of major thefts

February 18, 2021 12:43 pm KTVZ

VR Garage in Bend has been in business for about eight years, and experienced a first the other day: a stolen vehicle.…

Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths, including infant

February 18, 2021 1:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including a northeast Oregon infant who died a month ago, raising the state’s death toll to…

Bend dive search team finds car in Columbia River; body recovered, identified

February 18, 2021 2:48 pm The Associated Press

A dive team from Bend found human remains inside a vehicle submerged in the Columbia River at the base of the Glenn Jackson Bridge, which runs…

Oregon officials offer more details on new ShakeAlert earthquake warning system

February 18, 2021 2:32 pm KTVZ News Partners

What if you could get a notice of earthquake shaking before it’s felt at your location? The technology exists, is already in place along most of…

Gov. Brown praises school district efforts as in-person class numbers double

February 18, 2021 12:32 pm KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown issued a statement Thursday praising Oregon school districts and all involved for getting more students back in the classroom amid…

Bend councilors get Parkway update, OK funding for three affordable housing projects

February 17, 2021 9:25 pm KTVZ

Bend city councilors Wednesday night received an update on Bend Parkway improvement plans and heard public concerns over homeless camp sweeps, also…

Supply grows, but demand soars: Some Bend homes sell for $100K over asking price

February 17, 2021 8:39 pm KTVZ

No matter where you are in Bend, you will likely see construction of new homes — and yet, a supply vs. demand squeeze has prices soaring to record…

May bond measure would replace crowded Sisters Elementary School

February 17, 2021 7:58 pm KTVZ

Sisters Elementary School has become so crowded that hallways and old storage closets have become makeshift work spaces for students.…

C.O. cross-country HS athletes must wear masks, among other changes

February 17, 2021 11:52 am KTVZ

It’s going to be an unprecedented experience, during a time when that’s become the norm. Cross-country is already one of the most enduring high…

Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend, Pt. 2

February 17, 2021 6:26 pm KTVZ

As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are making a difference in the…

High Desert Stampede returning to Redmond, with COVID restrictions

February 17, 2021 6:10 pm KTVZ

High Desert Stampede returning, with COVID…

Warm Springs recovering from initial hard hit of COVID-19 pandemic

February 17, 2021 5:54 pm KTVZ

The COVID-19 pandemic has really changed the way of living on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, according to Louie Pitt, Jr, director of…

Suspected arson fire causes $75K damage to Sisters home; public tips sought

February 17, 2021 4:28 pm Barney Lerten

Investigators are seeking information from the public about a suspected arson fire that caused an estimated $75,000 damage to a Sisters home over the…