Barney Lerten
Digital Content Director They call me the “face” of KTVZ.COM, but most of the time my face just shows in that little square box as the author or…
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No longer seasonal: Alaska Airlines resuming year-round daily Redmond-Portland flights
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has modified its service between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Portland International…
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Bend city councilors adopt new development rules that mirror new state laws, encourage more new housing
Staff, councilors seek to assure the goal is not to put housing on existing parks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After diving deep into complex land-use laws…
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Oregon’s school attendance inches up as more ninth-graders are on track to graduate on time, new data reveals
Following steep declines in school attendance in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, Oregon students are slowly beginning to show up more…
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Cathy Marshall
News Director, NewsChannel 21 As a longtime Oregonian, many vacations have been spent in Bend, Sisters and Camp Sherman. I am excited to be here…
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Sad Redmond reminder: Downtown ice rink won’t reopen this winter, but efforts continue on a replacement
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Redmond Ice Skate Rink will not open for the 2024-25 season, the city reminded Thursday. A series of costly…
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What will change in Bend’s proposed parking code, and how would it affect the houseless?
(Update: Isabella Warren with a report tonight at Five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend said last Friday it is updating its parking code to be…
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North Star Elementary kindergarten teacher Kate Hibbits named Bend-La Pine Schools’ ‘Educator of the Year’
North Star Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kate Tibbitts was named Educator of the Year for Bend-La Pine Schools Tuesday. Students and staff…
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A split-screen moment for the Ukraine crisis, with hard and soft power on display
By Nathan Hodge, CNN The Ukraine crisis had a split-screen moment on Saturday, as the Kremlin put on a display of hard power and the Ukrainian…
Continue Reading Ottawa police chief is leaving his post, city officials say amid ongoing protests
By Kelly McCleary and Holly Yan, CNN Amid ongoing protests against Canada’s Covid-19 regulations, officials in Canada’s capital and the…
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Northern California faces possible record-breaking rainfall from atmospheric river and another storm is coming
CNN, KING, KGO, KEVIN WATKINS, TIKTOK, @SOULTREEPASTLIVES, KMAX, KOVR, KPIX, KOMO, GAIL MALONE, KPTV, TikTok/@SoulTreePastLives, KMAX/KOVR By Karina…
Continue Reading West Coast and Northeast brace for snow and dangerous road conditions as more storms lash US
By Nouran Salahieh and Joe Sutton, CNN Communities on the West Coast and in the Northeast are dealing with heavy snowfall, strong winds, power…
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Paulina Creek Road closes for the season, a day early
Paulina Creek Road, which accesses the Newberry National Volcanic Monument caldera, was closed Monday, a bit earlier than planned, U.S. Forest…
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NW conservation groups urge regional approach to saving salmon
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s workgroup to consider what to do about dwindling salmon numbers has wrapped up, as conservation groups in neighboring states…
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Oregon 2022 ‘Kids Count’ data shows some improvement, but serious mental health challenges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ — While Oregon experienced gains across many indicators of child well-being, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book,…
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Matt Degenhardt
Evening Weather Anchor, NewsChannel 21 Hello, Central Oregon — it’s very nice to meet you! I have a passion for public speaking and communications,…
Continue Reading Hurricane Orlene strengthens into Category 4 storm as it heads toward western Mexico
By Mike Saenz and Gene Norman, CNN meteorologists Rapidly intensifying Category 4 Hurricane Orlene is approaching western Mexico, where it’s…
Continue Reading Death toll rises to at least 25 in Kentucky flooding as people in stricken areas remain hard to reach, governor says
By Aya Elamroussi, Andy Rose and Ray Sanchez, CNN The death toll in flood-stricken parts of eastern Kentucky climbed to at least 25 and will almost…
Continue Reading Western cities get creative after megadrought leads some to cancel firework displays
By Payton Major and Haley Brink, CNN As severe drought persists in the Southwest, cities are making tough decisions about their traditional firework…
Continue Reading North Carolina elections chief wants senator to take back comment about vote manipulation
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ top administrator wants a powerful legislator to retract a…
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