Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored as Small-Mid Agency of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that it has been awarded…
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Community Conversations: Upcoming bed build by Sleep In Heavenly Peace supports C.O. children in need
For Monday’s Community Conversations, Lynsey Harris is joined by Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bend Chapter President Joseph Myers to talk about their…
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38 dogs rescued from crowded Oklahoma shelter touch down in Bend, thanks to Dog Is My Copilot, Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly 40 tail-wagging dogs rescued from a crowded Oklahoma shelter touched down Saturday at Bend Airport to begin the next,…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance to host farmers market taste-testing events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, a regional nonprofit serving Central Oregon, is delighted to announce a series of exciting…
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ODFW hosting upcoming bowhunting, shotgun skills classes in Central Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting several workshops for people new to hunting in Central Oregon this…
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OLCC seeks advisory panel applicants to help draft cannabis rules and policies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you interested in helping the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to draft cannabis rules and policies? The OLCC is…
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Bend Fire & Rescue launches online community survey to inform five-year strategic plan
This week, Bend Fire & Rescue launched an online community survey to help guide the development of the department’s next five-year strategic…
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Travel Oregon reappoints Visit Central Oregon as regional destination management organization through 2032-33
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Central Oregon has been reappointed by Travel Oregon to serve as Central Oregon’s official Regional Destination…
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Community Conversation: A busy summer of interesting fun at hand for Bend’s High Desert Museum
Lynsey Harris is joined on Community Conversations by High Desert Museum Director of Communications Heidi Hagemeier to talk about what’s up this…
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Redmond contractor to begin citywide crack sealing project next week
Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing will begin its summer-long crack sealing project for the city of Redmond next week, limiting access for a time but not…
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Sisters city councilors give first Civic Leadership Academy standing ovation for ways to boost community engagement
Sisters city councilors heard from the first participants in the new Civic Leadership Academy Wednesday night about how they believe the city could…
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State marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urges Oregonians to be on the lookout for financial exploitation of seniors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is asking people to…
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United Way of Central Oregon administers over $166K in grants for emergency services across Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – United Way of Central Oregon proudly announced Wednesday the administration of $166,179 in grants aimed to enhance emergency…
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City of Prineville won’t choose any of three police chief finalists after their visit; instead, the search will continue
A week after three finalists to become the next Prineville police chief paid a visit and met with officials and the community, the city announced…
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Mosaic Community Health welcomes new chief health officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville,…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, June 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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$30,000 grant from Roundhouse Foundation ensures rural youth access to COCC summer camps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 rural youth from Redmond, Madras and Prineville will receive free or partially paid access to 20 of Central Oregon…
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Deschutes County Health Services emergency preparedness coordinator named ‘Outstanding New Leader’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Carissa Heinige recently received an Outstanding New Leader…
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Class is in session: There’s a class you can take to learn all about Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you know Bend has a class you can take on Bend? Bend 101 is in session. This is a special class of sorts, focused on…
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NE Bend pet wash and grooming business to close after 25 years
U-Wash Pets and Grooming off Third Street in Bend is closing at month’s end after 25 years in business. We talked to the owner on Wednesday about the…
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