Jacob Larsen
KTVZ NewsChannel 21
Bend, OR, United States
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner holds town hall
Candidate for Secretary of State Jamie McLeod-Skinner held a town hall meeting in Bend on Tuesday evening. → Read More
Sunday evening snow report
Meadows and Timberline saw an inch of new snow in the past 24 hours. Bachelor added 2 inches of new snow. Hoodoo announced they are planing to open on December 24th, while Willamette Pass is planning to open back up heading into next weekend. → Read More
New medical marijuana tracking system rolling out
New regulations will take effect this summer for Oregon's medical marijuana growers. → Read More
Flu numbers fall sightly in Central Oregon
Flu season is still in full swing, but in Deschutes County, flu numbers are dropping just a bit. → Read More
Prineville works to keep up with rental market needs
A growing population in Prineville is causing its rental market to feel some growing pains. → Read More
Construction workers are hard to find in C. Oregon
It is extremely difficult these days to find a contractor or a handyman to do work in houses around Central Oregon. → Read More
Bend church leaders react to Texas mass shooting
Representatives of several churches around Bend said Monday that what's been most difficult for them in the wake of the Texas mass shooting is that it took place in what is supposed to be a safe spot to gather and worship. → Read More
Bend's NW 14th Street project could impact businesses
Bend's 14th Street (or Century Drive) between Colorado Avenue and Newport Avenue is set to be improved in the coming months. → Read More
Some Deschutes County homeowners see bigger tax hike
The Deschutes County Assessor's Office sent out property tax notices recently, and some people are seeing a bigger increase than others. → Read More
Crook County Fairgrounds puts hold on open horse rides
The Crook County Fairgrounds has halted its horseback "open ride" program, saying too many riders had abused the system. → Read More
ODFW working to protect elk from deadly disease
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was testing elk Sunday and Monday as hunters brought them by a testing station near Prineville, part of an effort to make sure deadly chronic wasting disease doesn't get a foothold in the state. → Read More
Prineville burglary suspect surrenders to police
Hours after Prineville police posted on their Facebook page, asking residents to keep an eye out for a 21-year-old burglary suspect who got into homes by asking ot use the bathroom, the woman went to the police department and turned herself in late Friday afternoon, officers said. → Read More
Circular, seasonal debate: Studded tires impact Oregon roads
Studded tires are allowed to be in use in the state of Oregon between Nov. 1 and March 31, but Mother Nature has her own calendar for when the roads get snowy and icy. → Read More
Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors hiring dozens for Bend facility
Jeld-Wen Bend Windows and Doors is expanding its factory workforce in Bend due to the rising demand from newly built houses popping up all over the city. → Read More
Bend residents work to clean up trash on the streets
Julie Potter has lived in Bend for the past four years, and said that she doesn’t like to see garbage pile up on the side of the road. → Read More
Two more dogs poisoned in NE Bend neighborhood
Just over a year ago, a Bend dog was poisoned in its own backyard by some meat that was laced with rat poison. → Read More
Sisters working to craft vacation rental policies
The city of Sisters is looking to make sure its neighborhoods are not overrun by vacation rental properties. → Read More
Madras voters to decide on aquatic center levy renewal
On Wednesday, 8,100 ballots were sent out to those who live in the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District, who will decide if a levy to fund the activities in the district will be renewed. → Read More
Electrofishing used to monitor Central Oregon fisheries
Electrofishing is not your typical reel-and-rod type of fishing. → Read More
New jail project to boost Crook County property tax bills
Voters last November approved a bond measure for the new Crook County Jail, and they are now going to see their property taxes rise to pay for it. → Read More