Christmas cheer started early in Central Oregon this weekend with the 10th annual Old Fashion Christmas at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Swinn) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College held its 25th annual Turkey Trot, Saturday. Around 200 runners and walkers braced the cold to take part in the Turkey Trot fun-run scholarship fundraiser. “It’s actually a really nice fall morning,” said Jacob Swinn, COCC’s assistant director of club and mural
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the courageous steps taken by Ruby Bridges as the first Black student to attend an all-white elementary school in 1960, amidst the Civil Rights Movement. Ruby was greeted at school by mobs of protesting parents and students. While racial slurs were chanted and signs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce Play Forever grant beneficiaries for 2024/25. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment to protect the environment and support the community. This fall, the resort launched applications for three philanthropic initiatives: a $25k Play Forever Fund grant, Play Forever Thursdays, and the ongoing Play It Forward pass sales
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members throughout Central Oregon are invited to a day of celebration in recognition of Native American, American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month at St. Charles Madras on Thursday, Nov. 14. The celebration will include a Native Market with 10 artisan vendors from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, complimentary
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive. Gift cards aid healing for local children who have experienced abuse, by reducing some of the stress and financial pressure on their family. “Child abuse can throw a family into crisis,” explains
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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As Veterans Day approaches, it seemed only fitting for NewsChannel 21, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union to award the $500 Pay it Forward gift to Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, which helps veterans succeed in a variety of ways. You can find a list of past recipients, videos of recent segments and nomination
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor Bend’s members of our nation’s Armed Forces on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scout Troop 25 and other volunteers will install about 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park, on Veterans Memorial Bridge (Newport Avenue), in downtown Bend and along the Bend
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BestCare Treatment Services said lasted Thursday it has opened Bend’s first full-time specialized clinic dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with substance use disorders.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issue, the Madras, Corvallis and Lakeview DMV offices will be closed Thursday, November 7. Much of the Oregon DMV’s services are available online.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To mark the national First-Generation College Celebration, Oregon State University – Cascades will host two events that recognize the achievements of first-generation students and graduates, and provide resources for first-generation students’ academic and personal success. The First-Generation College Celebration commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 on Nov.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is making it simple to make a difference in communities by helping struggling neighbors stay warm this winter. For every dollar that you donate, Pacific Power will match your donation to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more. Pacific Power customers who receive their bills by mail will find
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In honor of National Shelter Appreciation Week, BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond is celebrating by offering a special adoption fee of just $75 for all dogs and cats. This adoption event runs from Tuesday, November 4th to Saturday, November 9th, giving shelter animals an opportunity to find a forever home just
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds. The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects. Earlier this year, local fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving initiative is gearing up to accept contributions at centraloregongives.com, rallying support for over 80 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the diverse needs of Central Oregon’s community. From addressing affordable housing and animal rescue to championing environmental conservation and supporting food banks, Central Oregon Gives stands as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announced the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Madeleine Bloom (violin), Parker Carlson (violin), Jonathan Cupit (cello), Aaron Goyal (guitar), Leah May (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), and Perrin Standen (viola). This program provides a high level of regular chamber music instruction to aspiring young musicians. “We had a record number of students audition this year, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Locavore is thrilled to announce its 2024 Menu of Giving, offering new opportunities for businesses to support a resilient local food system and write meaningful contributions into their 2025 budgets. Through corporate sponsorships, donations and custom partnerships, businesses can play a pivotal role in helping Locavore sustain its mission to
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(Update: Adding video, comments by city staff, Les Schwab Tire Centers store manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT isn’t the only agency keeping busy preparing for snowy winter roads. The city of Bend is also starting its winter preparations. “The shop is actually getting our equipment all fitted,” Streets Division Manager Chuck Swann said Monday.
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