An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the community’s heritage, beauty and culture.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is set to host the first event of the 2024/2025 Oregon Welding League season on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This event will bring together approximately 48 student competitors from six schools across the state to showcase their skills in one of Oregon’s most
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key transportation investments throughout the county. The update aims to address both current and future challenges, such as congestion and safety at critical intersections like Powell Butte Highway and OR-126, as well as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What comes to mind when you hear the word “flannel?” Perhaps it’s your favorite plaid shirt, your trusty yardwork outfit, a rugged lumberjack or even a classic grunge band. A new, original High Desert Museum exhibition, Blood, Sweat & Flannel, explores what flannel represents. Opening Saturday, Nov. 2 and running through June
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 25th. 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) — Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a lineup of free community events in November, including a presentation on how Native American ancient wisdom can meet modern challenges (Nov. 3), a talk from Native American military veterans (Nov. 15), and a documentary film screening of “What Was
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Grasslands Council has awarded the Crooked River National Grassland the 2024 National Grasslands Conservation Award for exceptional achievements in conservation and leadership in sustainable land management practices. The award recognizes the Crooked River National Grassland’s efforts working through strong partnerships with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon Department
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juniper Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs, when 90 middle school students from Sky View Middle School visit the golf course Tuesday, October 29 for a GCSAA First Green field trip. First Green is a Golf Course Superintendents Association
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 24th. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Municipal Airport will be hosting a TSA Pre✓® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA Pre✓® authorized enrollment provider. Travelers will be able to enroll at 2252 SE Jesse Butler Circle from Nov. 18-22. The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. The enrollment
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Center Foundation is pleased to announce our next Community Concussion Baseline Testing session on Wednesday, October 30. ImPACT Concussion Baseline testing is available for children ages 12 through 18 who have not already received the baseline test in the past two years. Group testing will be available on Wednesday, October
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 22nd. 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) — Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information Night next week for volunteers who are interested in supporting the Forest Stewards on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission for $4,110 toward general operating support. The Oregon Arts Commission established the Operating Support Program to contribute to the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in the community.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recently, the Heart of Oregon Corps got what it called a “game-changer” grant to expand one of its programs for young adults. Heart of Oregon Corps, a workforce development nonprofit – recently announced an expansion of its year-round, young adult High Desert Conservation Corps Program, with the help of new funding.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures drop, many in Central Oregon are at risk of life-threatening conditions without proper winter clothing. A warm coat can be the difference between safety and hypothermia, providing critical protection against the elements. Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the community to participate in its Annual Winter Coat Drive on Saturday, October 26th, from 10
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More people are turning to natural remedies for better health. Lynsey Harris sits down with The People’s Apothecary Manager Sarah Olson to discuss the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms.
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Heart of Oregon Corps recently was excited to announce a transformative expansion of its year-round, young adult High Desert Conservation Corps program, fueled by new funding from The Corps Network.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 21st. 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) — Stroke Awareness Oregon is excited to announce its November BEFAST Awareness Campaign. This campaign, slated for November 11-18th is aimed at educating communities about stroke signs, prevention, and the importance of early medical intervention. Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the 4th leading cause of death in the
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