City of Bend considers allowing limited debris, vegetation burning in hard-to-reach areas
For more than a decade, the city of Bend has banned open burning of yard debris, also known as backyard burning, within the city limits. But…
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21st annual Bend Film Festival celebrates independent cinema; we talk to filmmakers
(update: adding video, comments from director and cinematographer) Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Film Festival is back for its 21st edition,…
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Two former employees of Saving Grace say they were denied the very services the organization provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Monica and Michelle are former employees at Saving Grace, the only nonprofit in Central Oregon providing resources for…
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City of Bend and Deschutes County fleshing out plans for Juniper Ridge homeless ‘Temporary Safe Stay Area’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing next Wednesday and consider alternative draft resolutions to assist…
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Hillsboro man drowns at Little Cultus Lake after falling out of fishing boat; father-in-law makes it to shore
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Hillsboro man on a camping and fishing trip with his father-in-law at Little Cultus Lake drowned earlier this week after…
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Volunteers sought for annual fish rescue at Lava Island on Deschutes River – but it may not be needed in a few years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Lava Island Fish Rescue will kick off next Friday, October 18, and volunteers are urgently needed to assist in this…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks tips from public in illegal waste of cow elk on Ochoco Wildlife Management Unit
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division said Friday it is investigating the unlawful take and waste of a cow…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for Deschutes, other counties due to wildfire smoke
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Friday due to smoke from fires in Oregon and…
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Deschutes County commissioners to review appointment options after La Pine Park & Rec Board’s resignation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following Wednesday’s resignation of all five members of the La Pine Parks & Recreation District Board, the Deschutes County…
Continue ReadingA matter of trust: Bynum, Chavez-DeRemer spar, clash and tangle on many issues in KTVZ’s final Decision 2024 debate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum in the hotly contested, closely watched Fifth…
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Deschutes National Forest expands emergency closure area around Little Lava Fire; cooler weather helping crews
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and increased the temporary emergency fire closure area on…
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Years-long battle over banning flavored nicotine products in Oregon continues, fight returns to Salem in 2025
A statewide coalition aimed at permanently banning the sale of flavored nicotine and tobacco products says Oregonians overwhelmingly support its…
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Long-term recovery is the key to HB 4002 ‘deflection’ success, Bend treatment center says
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s still early days for House Bill 4002, which recriminalized drug possession in the state, as local governments and law…
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Redmond Airport receives $10 million Connect Oregon grant for its major terminal expansion project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Transportation Commission at its Bend meeting on Thursday approved a $10 million Connect Oregon grant toward the…
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Remains found north of La Pine identified as missing Oregon City man; foul play not suspected
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Investigators have identified human remains found in a wooded area north of La Pine earlier this week as an Oregon City man…
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Oregon Transportation Commission meets in Bend, gets update on steps taken over DMV voter registration errors
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Transportation Commission met in Bend on Thursday and got updates on a variety of issues, from…
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REMINDER: Janelle Bynum, Lori Chavez-DeRemer are set to debate on NewsChannel 21 tonight at 6 p.m.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – NewsChannel 21 has been hosting a series of six live Decision 2024 televised debates this fall to help voters cast an informed…
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La Pine parents gather, voice concerns over Park & Rec Board’s sudden decision to resign, terminate district staff
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Now that the entire La Pine Park & Recreation District Board has resigned and have terminated all staff effective…
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Vander Kamp asks court to prevent release of early-career Calif. personnel records – but his lawyer accidentally releases them
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidate Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp went to court Wednesday, seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of…
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Deschutes County has already set a record for drug overdose deaths this year, at 27 – but there’s also some signs of hope
Deschutes County isn’t just on track to set a record for drug overdose deaths this year – it’s already there, with 27 reported in 2024,…
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