Redmond Police seek public’s help in locating theft suspects
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a…
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BLM plans to finish delayed pile burning in Cline Buttes area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent snow and forecast continued cold and wet conditions, fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management…
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Suspect wanted in Redmond fatal shooting arrested after standoff, use of tear gas and DCSO K-9’s bite
A Redmond transient sought in last week’s shooting death of another man near a homeless camp off East Antler Avenue was arrested early Sunday after…
Continue ReadingHeisman Trophy awarded to Colorado’s Travis Hunter
Author: Andrew Greif | NBC News – Colorado’s Travis Hunter was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious…
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Gov. Kotek signs $218 million wildfire funding bill, passed by Oregon lawmakers in one-day special session
Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday signed Senate Bill 5801, passed in Thursday’s legislative special session, that allocates $218 million to the…
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‘There’s just a great energy about it’: Tumalo Creek’s Holiday Lights Paddle Parade returns to the Deschutes
Yet another fun, bright and colorful holiday tradition was back in Bend: Brightly lit kayaks, canoes and paddle boards lit up the Deschutes River…
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String of crashes close Century Drive, the snowy road to Mt. Bachelor, now open again
A string of crashes on slick, snow-covered Cascade Lakes Highway closed the road to Mt. Bachelor for over an hour Saturday morning, reports…
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Possible sale of Mt. Bachelor looms over skiers enjoying fresh snow on the way this weekend
Fresh powder on Mt. Bachelor this week is bringing a lot of eager snow-lovers and traffic to the slopes this Friday and weekend. But while skiers and…
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Oregon DHS vaccine program expands to boost respiratory illness prevention at all long-term care facilities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is expanding its program offering subsidized COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics to all…
Continue ReadingToxic chemical in black plastic utensils and toys is being allowed to proliferate by EPA, lawsuit alleges
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency is failing to protect the public from a dangerous flame retardant —…
Continue ReadingTrump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said Friday the Republican Party would try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time,…
Continue ReadingWhy the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The most serious charge against the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on…
Continue ReadingOfficials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
By Andy Rose, Artemis Moshtaghian, Polo Sandoval, Josh Campbell and Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal agencies are facing intense…
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Oregon’s psilocybin industry will focus on fine-tuning first-in-the-nation program in 2025
Advocates of psilocybin treatment say 2024 was the year when Oregon’s psychedelic program started to stand on its…
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Special Report, Part 3: Central Oregon Motors LLC under FBI investigation; another victim speaks out
Last month, NewsChannel 21 reported claims involving a car dealership in Prineville allegedly scamming customers. Tonight: new details to share,…
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Portland will close RV Safe Park homeless village less than 2 years after opening
By Blair Best, KGW.COM PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The city of Portland’s first shelter site for homeless people living in vehicles is shutting…
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After statewide tour, Oregon Health Authority director outlines goals for improving state’s health care system
Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi wants to improve Oregon’s health care system, including keeping rural hospitals open, supporting…
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Central Oregon school closures and delays: Friday, December 13th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s NewsChannel 21’s current list of school closures and delays for Friday, December 13th: -Jefferson County School District…
Continue ReadingBlinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Baghdad (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime…
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Serious-injury two-vehicle crash closes icy Highway 97 south of Madras for about two hours
A two-vehicle, serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 south of Madras for about two hours Thursday night amid continued icy roads across the…
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