Out & About: Curious cow meets canine, and more
In this week’s Out and About, we look at beautiful pictures of Central Oregon, including snowy views, scenic escapes, and a curious encounter between…
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Junior Forecaster: Alexa is a fourth-grader who loves science and art
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alexa helped John Carroll with the weather forecast Thursday as our Junior Forecaster. She is a fourth-grade student at Miller…
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Long-time friends share fond memories of Terry and Renee Skjersaa and their deep roots in Bend community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many people across the High Desert and beyond are mourning and remembering Terry and Renee Skjersaa, who tragically lost their…
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Opening of Sunriver Public Safety Center
Sunriver, Ore. (KTVZ) — An open house marked the completion of the 18 million dollar project in Sunriver. The massive new center will house both…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, February 20th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, February 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Oregon worker representatives react to former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewers questions concerning marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at…
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Pet Pics: Khaleesi’s eyes are as unique as the snowflakes on her head!
In this week’s Pet Pics, we see some cuddly, adorably silly, and beautifully unique animals, including Khaleesi with two different colored eyes and a…
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The Tafthouse: New food truck lot development on Taft Avenue brings excitement to SE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Plans for a new food truck lot on Taft Avenue off Third Street have begun. KTVZ News obtained plans from the City of Bend showing…
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Americana to open brick-and-mortar location in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The popular Podski food truck, Americana, is set to open a full-service location in downtown Bend. There is no official opening…
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Ken’s Artisan Pizza opening in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nationally recognized Portland pizza place has selected Bend as their newest location. They’ve even moved some of their…
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Fresh powder brings big Presidents Day crowd to Mt. Bachelor
A parking lot full of people made it up to Mt. Bachelor to get in some ski time on Monday’s Presidents Day holiday. Despite the wind and snow, people…
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Crook County HS graduate helps create Saturday Night Live’s ’50 Years of Music’ montage
One of the people who created that special seven-minute montage that opened the NBC special about 50 years of Saturday Night Live Music was Crook…
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The cat’s meow: Bend man surprises sweetheart with proposal sign posted in cat café’s window
We caught on camera a surprise Valentine’s Day proposal outside the Playful Paws Cat Café in downtown Bend. Did Melanie say yes when Matt got down…
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Bend WinterFest boasts new entertainment for 2025 opening celebration
Lynsey Harris was joined live Friday by Bend WinterFest Producer Aaron Switzer to find out what new entertainment there was for the 2025…
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Caught on camera: Driver of out-of-control pickup nearly hits Jefferson County deputy, slams into stopped car
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent challenging driving conditions are frighteningly clear in videos shared Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
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Waldorf School again ‘heart bombs’ downtown Bend
A fun, sweet Valentine’s Day tradition of over a decade continued Friday in downtown Bend, as Waldorf School of Oregon students crafted handmade…
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Bend flower shops super-busy with Valentine’s Day bouquet orders, deliveries
Wild Flowers of Oregon in Bend was busy making beautiful arrangements and delivering Valentine’s Day bouquets around the…
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Community Conversations: Bend FFA helps young people excel
Lynsey Harris sits down with three officers with the Bend FFA chapter at Mountain View High School about their varied activities and their Run for…
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How do Bend Fire trucks keep on rolling during bitter cold?
As the cold, snowy weather continues, KTVZ News spoke with a Bend Fire & Rescue official about how they keep the trucks rolling and the gear…
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