Mike Allen
KTVZ NewsChannel 21
Bend, OR, United States
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Sisters man, 73, pleads not guilty in child porn case
A 73-year-old Sisters man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 30 charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. → Read More
Carol Stiles named Bend Chamber Woman of the Year
A large audience packed the Tower Theatre in Bend Thursday night for the Bend Chamber's Women of the Year Awards. This is the fourth year of the event. → Read More
Car crashes into Chan's of Redmond
A two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning sent one car barreling into Chan's of Redmond, police reported. → Read More
Low snowpack levels threaten farmers
Farmers in Central Oregon could take a hit because of low snowpack levels in the Cascades. → Read More
Redmond-area neighborhood on edge after burglaries
The Tetherow Crossing neighborhood west of Redmond is worried about a growing burglary problem. → Read More
Central Oregonians weigh in on Trump, year after election
Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of President Trump's election to office. NewsChannel 21 traveled around Central Oregon, asking people, regardless of how they voted, if they approve of the president's job so far. → Read More
Human trafficking survivor speaks in Bend
A survivor of human trafficking who was captive for almost two decades was in Bend Friday evening to share her story. Wendy Barnes was ensnared in the trafficking ring at 15 years old, and was trapped for the next 17 years. → Read More
Central Oregon kids inspired by Winter Olympics athletes
The Winter Olympics are now less than 100 days away, and it's the time of year when kids get excited about winter sports. → Read More
Deadline arrives: Redmond-area homeless camp evicted
Tuesday was move-out day for people living in a homeless camp east of Redmond. Lots of people have already picked up and left, but some were just leaving Tuesday, but many of them have nowhere to go now. → Read More
Oregon Republicans gather, talk issues in Bend
Several prominent Oregon Republicans were at a meeting at the Riverhouse in Bend Thursday night, and there were plenty of hot-button issues to talk about. → Read More
Some marijuana tax revenue going to opt-out cities, too
The first allocation of Oregon's marijuana tax revenue is being distributed to cities. For this year, all cities in Oregon, not just those who voted to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries, will get some of that money. → Read More
Costly wildfire season winding down in Oregon
There are 13 wildfires still burning in Oregon, but most are either fully or mostly contained. We're coming off the most expensive fire season on record in Oregon, with almost half a million acres of National Forest land burned, 58 percent above average. → Read More
Bend Alzheimer's walk aims to help find cure
People in Bend are fighting back against the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. This Sunday in Bend, there's a Walk to End Alzheimer's. → Read More
Counterfeit opioids making the rounds in C. Oregon
Counterfeit prescription drugs are being sold illegally in Oregon. These fake pills contain potent substances, including heroin and fentanyl. → Read More
Skyliners Ski Swap to offer deals on winter gear
It's that time of year again, when everyone's starting to bundle up and prepare for winter in Central Oregon -- and that includes fun sports in the snow. → Read More
Sisters church fighting for right to host events
Shepherdsfield Church in Sisters hosts weddings during the warmer months of the year. It also hosts Bible studies year-round. But those events could be in jeopardy. → Read More
Big plans for Bend transportation projects underway
The still-growing city of Bend has plenty of transportation upgrades in its future, and officials know it won't get there without a lot of dollars from state and federal partners. So city... → Read More
Tragic spotlight: Navigating the issues of mental health
A key takeaway from tragedies like the Las Vegas mass shooting is assessing police response to the situation. → Read More
Rain helps a lot, but also delays prescribed burn
Forest officials have pushed back the start of a 3,800-acre prescribed burn in the Ochoco National Forest due to wet fuel from Tuesday to Wednesday. → Read More
Bend woman meets half-brother for first time
In Cary, North Carolina on Thursday, a brother and sister got to know each other for the first time in a lifetime. → Read More