As Christmas nears, markets in Central Oregon will help with your holiday shopping
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping years, there are still plenty of opportunities to “shop local.” Two…
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Prineville’s Samson Sky granted sixth patent, sees orders surge after first flight of flying sports car
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Coming on the heels of their Official First Flight, announced November 9, Samson Sky announced that it has been granted…
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‘It’s really such a joyful experience’: Downtown Bend Library welcomes back the Train Man and his display
The holidays are a time for traditions. At the downtown Bend Library, the model train display is back this year, chugging along for all to see. The…
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Mt. Bachelor set to open its new high-speed ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express chairlift on Tuesday
Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting…
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‘We have a lot to be proud of’: High Desert ESD Superintendent Paul Andrews to retire after 25 years of growth, change
High Desert Education Service District Superintendent Paul Andrews has announced that he will retire at the end of next June after 25 years with the…
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Warm Springs man gets 6-plus years in federal prison for attempted murder of adult he hit with his vehicle
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison Friday after pleading guilty to attempted murder…
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Jingle all the way: The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is here for youngsters and families to enjoy
The Giving Plate’s annual Jingle Store opened Friday morning. Over the next two days, over 800 children are receiving $10 in ‘Jingle Bucks’ to shop…
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Bend Senior HS student presents results of ‘idle-free zones’ campaign, part of school district’s sustainability plan
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend HS student, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend Bikes) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Senior High School junior is…
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Two Redmond residents arrested in Terrebonne traffic stop after K-9 alerts on half-pound of fentanyl powder, pills
An investigation of two Redmond residents allegedly dealing in fentanyl led to a Terrebonne traffic stop early Thursday morning and their arrest…
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‘We come running to load those toys’: A fun delivery day arrives for Les Schwab NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive
It was a busy Thursday for Les Schwab employees, gathering all the toys that were donated to the annual Toy Drive the company hosted with NewsChannel…
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More dazzling High Desert sunrise, sunset views captured on camera, shared with us
Last week, it was a stellar, fiery sunrise that caught so many folks’ attention. Thursday evening brought a special sunset that also was inviting for…
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Oregon National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe program graduates over 140 cadets at Redmond ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program graduated over 150 cadets from their 22-week program at the Deschutes County Fair &…
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Conservationists, tribes say deal with Biden administration is a road map to breach Snake River dams
The U.S. government said Thursday it plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the…
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‘Secret Santa’ arrives: Assistance League of Bend delivering over 400 holiday gifts to region’s seniors in need
Assistance League® of Bend volunteers have been working to ensure that the holiday wishes of local seniors are fulfilled through the nonprofit’s…
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‘It’s not worth the risk:’ DUII drivers are still a serious, costly problem in Deschutes County
With holiday parties and gatherings at hand, intoxicated drivers continue to be a significant problem throughout Deschutes County.…
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‘Now we get to the fun part’: Bend’s Powder House adds special new grinding equipment to prep Nordic skis
A business in Bend says it’s the only one in Oregon with a special new piece of grinding equipment for servicing skis. Powder House now has two…
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Raid on three Tumalo properties turns up illegal marijuana grow, 330 plants, DCSO says; resident arrested
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-term investigation into an illegal marijuana grow operation led to a raid on three Tumalo properties Tuesday morning…
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Prineville PD joins high-visibility enforcement national campaign
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we often see a rise in drunk-driving deaths. Recent data shows December…
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City of Bend seeks input on planned roundabout, bike and pedestrian upgrades along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street
The City of Bend said Thursday it’s designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the city, including newly…
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Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz join all U.S. House Republicans in vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Every U.S. House Republican, including Oregon’s Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, voted Wednesday to formalize an…
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