NewsChannel 21 exclusive: Redmond hiker says she was assaulted; man charged says he was defending his property
Kasey Watson recounted to NewsChannel 21 what happened as she hiked near Cline Falls State Park on Tuesday,…
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Bend woman arrested in traffic stop, accused of trafficking fentanyl into area, released on bail; pills, powder seized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend woman accused of transporting drugs into Deschutes County and trafficking fentanyl in the Bend area was arrested in a…
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Alleged Bend cocaine trafficker arrested after drug deal; raid on motel room, car turns up various drugs, cash, gun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 36-year-old Bend man was recently arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after he left a motel room. A subsequent raid on…
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‘It’s ridiculous and getting out of hand:’ Central Oregonians express frustration at big hikes in grocery prices
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their monthly Consumer Price Index for the Western region of the United States Wednesday morning. …
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Gray whales off Pacific Northwest coast have gotten 13% shorter in past 20-30 years, new OSU study finds
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a…
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‘It’s just such an important rescue to us’:Bend’s Street Dog Hero rescues seven dogs from Kabul, Afghanistan
Seven dogs from Afghanistan are now in Central Oregon, in need of forever homes. Several staff members from Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero traveled…
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‘We’re getting there’: Deschutes commissioners back Moon Pit site for new landfill, but formal vote awaits more details
With no real opposition arising during a public hearing, Deschutes County commissioners indicated Wednesday they will choose the recommended “Moon…
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Former Oregon governor, Portland mayor Neil Goldschmidt, driven from public life by scandal, dies at 83
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Neil Goldschmidt, once mayor of Portland and then Oregon governor, is dead at the age of 83, The…
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‘What the hell are you waiting for?’ Senators grill FDA, DOJ about lack of action on youth vaping epidemic
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Republicans and Democrats on the US Senate Judiciary Committee showed rare agreement Wednesday as they took to…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Kebler answers your questions on crosswalks, housing, managed homeless camps and more
This month, NewsChannel 21’s Noah Chast and Lynsey Harris pose viewers’ questions to Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler ranging from groups’ ability to…
Continue ReadingACLU files lawsuit over Biden’s border executive action
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Washington (CNN) — The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Biden administration Wednesday over a sweeping…
Continue ReadingHouse GOP votes to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden audio recordings
By Annie Grayer, Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in…
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6,000 BMW motorcycle owners are gathered at Deschutes County Fairgrounds this week for their National Rally
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Wednesday through Saturday of this week, the Deschutes County Fair & Expo will be hosting the 2024Â BMWÂ Motorcycle…
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Planned Parenthood Oregon leaders plan to dissolve political arm, sparking concerns about advocacy
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The new leaders of Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates want to dissolve the political arm of their organization…
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Crooked River Roundup rodeo returns to ‘Cowboy Capitol of Oregon’ for 79th year
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For 79 years, Crook County has welcomed rodeo fans to one of Oregon’s oldest family-friendly events — the historic…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from the Fed’s latest interest rate decision
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is keeping its benchmark lending rate at its current level for…
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City of Bend hosting in-person, online open house on Greenwood Avenue changes, Second Street improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is hosting an open house on Tuesday, June 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces new sanctions against Russia ahead of G7 summit
By Betsy Klein and Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden will arrive at the G7 summit in Italy with over 300 new sanctions aimed at…
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Suspect in Bend McMenamins incident calls police after NewsChannel 21 report, is cited
A Bend man facing harassment and disorderly conduct charges for his alleged actions at the downtown McMenamins called police Tuesday evening after a…
Continue ReadingBlinken expresses frustration at changes to Gaza ceasefire deal requested by Hamas
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday expressed frustration that…
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