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‘Just felt so unreal’: Bend moving company rescues four people in flipped over vehicle

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crew with Bend’s Higher Ground Moving travels over the Santiam Pass every week, helping people move their belongings. But last…

December 5, 2023 12:13 PM

ODOT reverses winter road maintenance cuts after $19 million commitment from Gov. Kotek, legislative leaders

Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner…

December 5, 2023 4:53 PM

Mt. Bachelor, anxious for snow’s return after unseasonable warm-up, plans Friday reopening

Mt. Bachelor, which saw heavy snow turn to rain…

December 5, 2023 1:00 PM

‘A fire in the sky’: Central Oregonians awaken to a special, spectacular sunrise

Amid an unseasonably mild early December, many…

December 5, 2023 5:24 PM

NewsChannel 21 to debut new, state-of-the-art studio in Monday evening newscasts

NewsChannel 21 is proud to unveil its new…

November 16, 2023 9:28 AM

Downtown Bend shoppers, visitors can try new city system that lets you know where parking spaces are available

(Update: Dylan Anderman is getting a look at the…

December 5, 2023 11:58 AM

More Central Oregon News

Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need

Smiling China Hat armed menacing suspect still wants to represent self in court; judge unsure, appoints defender

Redmond’s first indoor year-round pickleball club now open, blocks away from airport

St. Charles awards round of grants to address loneliness, social isolation in Central Oregon

Sisters Ranger District to continue pile burning operations this week

Pickleball Zone partners with Destination Rehab and OSU-Cascades to teach Parkinson’s patients the sport

Your photos: ‘Atmospheric river’ causes woes, but C.O.’s sun break brings rainbow’s glow

Fifteen new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond this year; occupancy holds strong at 91%

‘Atmospheric river’ turns snow to heavy rain in Cascades; Mt. Bachelor closes operations through at least Tuesday

Jurassic Quest: Central Oregonians get to experience realistic dinosaurs at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds

Bend’s Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season for thousands who watched or took part

Heavy snow, rarin’ to go: Mt. Bachelor skiers, boarders cheer opening day, despite challenging conditions

Regional News

Bend

On split vote, Bend advisory panel recommends city code changes to spare more big trees during development

Redmond

Redmond’s first indoor year-round pickleball club now open, blocks away from airport

La Pine

La Pine Fire District, St. Charles and La Pine Community Health Center resolve court fight over transport billing

More Bend News

Downtown Bend shoppers, visitors can try new city system that lets you know where parking spaces are available

Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need

J Bar J’s Youth Services ‘at: project’ anti-human trafficking effort receives $300,000 federal grant

Pickleball Zone partners with Destination Rehab and OSU-Cascades to teach Parkinson’s patients the sport

Bend’s Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season for thousands who watched or took part

More Redmond News

Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks food donations for first Christmas Dinner at new Redmond Center

Fifteen new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond this year; occupancy holds strong at 91%

Jurassic Quest: Central Oregonians get to experience realistic dinosaurs at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds

City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of Dec. 2-8

A winter tradition returns: Downtown Redmond’s ice skating rink opens on Saturday

More La Pine News

La Pine’s population jumps 9.5% in a year, fastest in Oregon; C.O. counties, cities grow while some other places see losses

Deschutes County commissioners will consider campground/RV park sites, business license for short-term rentals

La Pine, Deschutes County officials talk RV/campground study, new affordable housing projects

More new, expanding businesses are coming to life in the La Pine-Sunriver area

New European auto repair business opens in La Pine

Deschutes County

Smiling China Hat armed menacing suspect still wants to represent self in court; judge unsure, appoints defender

Prineville/Crook County

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services awarded $25,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation

Madras/Jefferson County

Warm Springs Tribes, PGE, officials gather at Pelton Round Butte Hydro Project to begin major transmission upgrade

More Deschutes County News

Emily Habeck’s Shark Heart chosen as Deschutes Public Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ 2024 community read

Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 3-9

Heavy snow, rarin’ to go: Mt. Bachelor skiers, boarders cheer opening day, despite challenging conditions

Sunriver Women’s Club community grant program awards $39,000 to area nonprofits

Truck and trailer stolen from Bend businesses recovered, two fugitives arrested at Sunriver Business Park

More Prineville/Crook County News

‘They need to be loved’: Prineville woman makes, donates nearly 1,000 pet blankets

After 2 months, City of Prineville still mum on police chief, captain investigation

Investigation into Prineville police chief and captain wraps up, but officials aren’t releasing results just yet

Crook County seeks applicants for open board, committee positions

Starting next May, Oregon law students don’t need to pass bar exam to practice, can pursue apprenticeship option

More Madras/Jefferson County News

Madras HS bomb threat call prompts lockdown; students bused to fairgrounds as school cleared, deemed safe

St. Charles Foundation helps 22 staff members pursue health care careers with $55,000 in scholarships

Madras sees recent rash of car thefts; several victims left their vehicles running unattended to warm up

Nonprofit Thistle & Nest building 160 affordable homes in region, now accepting applications

Redmond, Crooked River Ranch fire departments gain levy approvals in short off-year election ballot