Outdoor burning reopens in Central Oregon
Residents just outside the city limits of Bend were able to burn off debris starting Saturday. Bend Fire and Rescue is urging residents to give them…
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Ridgeview HS student launches petition drive to change online schooling
A Ridgeview High School student, Jace Easton, has begun a petition, calling for changes to the online learning system. Find it at:…
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Pet Pals: Phil… ‘Lip’ is a playful kitty
‘Lip’ as he’s known, can be playful, but will be a “lap cat”…
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COVID-19-compliant courtroom set up at Deschutes Fairgrounds
Jury selection and trials can now be held with social distancing in…
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Football FANdemonium Week 6 – Rams vs. 49ers
It’s Football FANdemonium Friday! NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser puts the spotlight on NFC West divisional rivals, who just so happen to be going…
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Downtown Bend restaurant proposes vehicle-free promenade
A downtown Bend restaurant is seeking a vehicle-free period on the Brooks Street Promenade so they and others can add some outdoor…
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Deschutes DA Hummel pledges not to prosecute abortion cases
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel is one of 64 prosecutors nationwide to sign a pledge his office won’t prosecute abortion cases if Roe…
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Furry Friends: J.D. is a sweet youngster who’s full of energy
J.D. is a very energetic 1-year-old blue heeler-cattle dog mix pup who just arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center a few days…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Rainbows were popular this week
Of course, Rainbows are always…
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Out & About: B-E-A-U-tiful photos of the season
Each one could be the cover…
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Bend Brewing Company to celebrate 25 years
Bend Brewing Company has been a staple of the Central Oregon craft beer scene for…
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Forest Service to get new Sisters Ranger District facility
The U.S. Forest Service is getting a new Sisters Ranger District compound to replace its nearly 70-year-old existing facility. Groundbreaking is…
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Shepherd’s House still serving large numbers, eight months into pandemic
Eight months into the pandemic, and Shepherd’s House in Bend is still seeing a large number of people in need. And they are not just those seeking…
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Pedestrian safety steps proposed for Harper Bridge in Sunriver
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…
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Trees removed at new SE Bend park site donated to those in need
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…
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KTVZ bids fond farewell to Jessie Foster
Our NewsChannel 21 Sunrise co-anchor and wonderful colleague Jessie Foster is moving on after four years — and on his way to Fayetteville, Arkansas,…
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Ex-CET bus driver arraigned on assault charges
Michael Brinster, in court for arraignment on fourth-degree assault and strangulation charges Tuesday, is accused of using a chokehold on a passenger…
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Volunteers harvest tomatoes donated for C.O. families in need
Thousands of tomatoes are being harvested for area families, as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance and volunteers partner with Well Rooted…
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Lord’s Acre Day in Powell Butte canceled for 2020
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…
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A fond, fun/sad farewell to Mike Allen
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…
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