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Pedestrian safety steps proposed for Harper Bridge in Sunriver

October 14, 2020 5:14 pm Ben Steen

Harper Bridge in Sunriver is a popular spot for river floating in the summer, but traffic safety issues have arisen. At Wednesday’s Deschutes County…

Trees removed at new SE Bend park site donated to those in need

October 14, 2020 4:57 pm Ben Steen

Hazardous trees were being removed Wednesday at what will become the new Alpenglow Park off SE 15th Street in Bend. The trees that were cut down will…

KTVZ bids fond farewell to Jessie Foster

October 14, 2020 9:47 am KTVZ News Team

Our NewsChannel 21 Sunrise co-anchor and wonderful colleague Jessie Foster is moving on after four years — and on his way to Fayetteville, Arkansas,…

Ex-CET bus driver arraigned on assault charges

October 13, 2020 8:52 pm KTVZ news sources

Michael Brinster, in court for arraignment on fourth-degree assault and strangulation charges Tuesday, is accused of using a chokehold on a passenger…

Volunteers harvest tomatoes donated for C.O. families in need

October 13, 2020 6:07 pm KTVZ News Team

Thousands of tomatoes are being harvested for area families, as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance and volunteers partner with Well Rooted…

Lord’s Acre Day in Powell Butte canceled for 2020

October 13, 2020 5:53 pm KTVZ News Team

The Powell Butte Christian Church says its long-time tradition of the Lord’s Acre Day gathering has been canceled for this year, due to COVID-19, but…

A fond, fun/sad farewell to Mike Allen

October 13, 2020 8:56 am KTVZ News Team

Our great Sunrise duo of Mike Allen and Jessie Foster are moving on this week, and we wish them all the best in their future…

Mars making its closest approach to Earth this month

October 12, 2020 9:11 pm KTVZ News Team

Mars is only 38 million miles from Earth this month, making for prime viewing in the night sky. It won’t be this close again until 2035. We talked to…

House District 54 debate: Cheri Helt – Jason Kropf, Pt. 3

October 12, 2020 8:38 pm KTVZ News Team

Candidates ask each other a question and give closing statements in the third and final part of our 30-minute debate between House District 54 Rep.…

House District 54 debate: Cheri Helt – Jason Kropf, Pt. 2

October 12, 2020 8:24 pm KTVZ News Team

Should kids be back in school at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what should be done to help struggling businesses? Part 2 of our 30-minute…

House District 54 debate: Cheri Helt – Jason Kropf, Pt. 1

October 12, 2020 8:17 pm KTVZ News Team

NewsChannel 21 begins its series of six half-hour debates on top Central Oregon races with the House District 54 race between Rep. Cheri Helt,…

Wyden, in Bend for C.O. town hall, critical of Supreme Court nominee

October 12, 2020 6:11 pm KTVZ News Team

As confirmation hearings began Monday, Senator Ron Wyden, in Bend for a Central Oregon virtual town hall, expressed his concerns with the nomination…

Bend nonprofit The Shield raises awareness, helps veterans, first responders

October 11, 2020 10:53 pm Barney Lerten

Bend nonprofit The Shield seeks to raise awareness and provide free mental health services to Central Oregon veterans and first responders. Find out…

Bend sculptor completes project for downtown Seattle

October 11, 2020 7:44 pm Blake Allen

Bend sculptor Miguel Edwards, who created a special cauldron for the 50th Special Olympics, recently finished his latest project, El Sol: Elevate.…

Bend church raises over $20K for fire victims

October 11, 2020 7:36 pm Blake Allen

Real Life Christian Church in Bend says they invited their members to make donations for fire victims. The members then ended up raising over $20,000…