BLM to begin La Pine-area fall pile burning this week with 192 acres off Masten Road
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Incoming favorable weather, including the possibility of snow, is allowing fuels crews with the Prineville District of the…
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A month before Mt. Bachelor’s planned opening day, snow piling up on the slopes buoys hopes season starts on time
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor on Monday reported five inches of snow in the West Village base area since Sunday, bringing the season total to…
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Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years…
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Street Dog Hero hosts brunch party, inviting community to learn more and become fosters, volunteers
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, a foster) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero hosted a foster and volunteer brunch at Ponderosa Park, on…
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Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs
An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the…
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Bend Medication Take-Back event allows Central Oregonians to dispose of medications, sharps safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â A safe space was provided on Saturday at the Bend Police Department for people to safely dispose of their medications. It was…
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Oregon Health Authority OKs St. Charles deal to acquire The Center – but with conditions that will be appealed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has reviewed and approved St. Charles Health System’s proposed acquisition and integration with…
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ODOT picks EV charging companies for first round of federal grants for public fast charging stations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The ODOT Climate Office has selected EV charging companies for the first round of grants from the National Electric Vehicle…
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Crook County seeks public input on updated transportation plans, including possible new Juniper Canyon access
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key…
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‘Really neat project’: Downtown Redmond’s Old Creamery Building sold to local developers: We’ll soon see what’s next
Last week, NewsChannel 21 brought you a story surrounding the growth of Redmond after three downtown units in the Old Creamery Building on Southwest…
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In wake of PBMS student’s loaded gun, target list, Bend-La Pine Schools supt. urges community to avoid speculation
The Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent urged caution in communication by parents and others Friday, a day after police said a 12-year-old Pilot…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
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Warm Springs Tribal Council chairman offers response to President Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools injustice
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Biden issued a formal presidential apology on Friday to Native American communities for the atrocities…
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‘Such a rad time!’: Here’s what goes into preparing Bend’s Pavilion for ice skating season
The Pavilion in Bend is officially open for the fun winter season after a weather delay pushed back its originally scheduled opening last…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue joins C.O. fire agencies reopening rural outdoor debris burning Monday; still banned in city
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â At 8 a.m. on Monday, Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning. With the recent rains and decrease in high…
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COCC’s Native American Heritage Month brings ancient wisdom, veteran voices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a lineup of free community events in…
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‘I’m their sherpa’: Bend diabetes specialist offers new insulin tech for patients, raises awareness amid rising rates
A Bend diabetologist, Dr. Eden Miller, has Type 1 diabetes herself, making her patients experience with new high-tech treatment more relatable. She…
Continue ReadingDecision 2024: Controversial Deschutes County Commission expansion measure has voters and commissioners split
Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on…
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Oregon DEQ fines St. Charles over $13,000 for Redmond underground fuel tank leak detection, testing violations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued five penalties totaling $105,394 in September for various…
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‘Fear of the unknown’: C.O. Realtors say now is good time to buy a home, despite election-related slowdowns
Between June and August of this year, Harcourts The Garner Group in Bend helped 79 families become homeowners. They have recorded 153 sales for the…
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