SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination located 15 miles from Bend, OR, and managed by CoralTree Hospitality, has been voted the #1 Resort in the Pacific Northwest in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Sunriver Resort moved up four spots from last year to top the list.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2021, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office has been offering the Emerging Adult Program, a pre-charge restorative justice initiative. This program allows young adult offenders to take accountability for their actions and redirect their lives, while prioritizing the healing and justice for those harmed by their behavior. The Emerging Adult Program
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has hired Karen Rush as one of the District’s two Executive Directors of Elementary Programs. She will begin on Nov. 4 and work alongside Executive Director Tammy Doty in overseeing the district’s 19 elementary schools. Rush is in her first year as the Program Director for Medical, Mental Health,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the fall colors start to show, Central Oregonians know the Holidays are just around the corner! The spirit of generosity is in the air, and what better way to prepare for the holiday season than by purchasing fresh holiday greens that contribute to the economic empowerment of women in our
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 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) — An innovative new way for Central Oregonians to weigh in on one of the region’s most pressing issues wrapped up its fifth and final day Sunday, preparing proposals for area officials to consider. The Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness gave a representative sample of 30 Deschutes County residents a direct line
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(Adding video) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (KTVZ) – As he has for four years now, Bend retiree and Red Cross volunteer Dennis Smith has brought the tech knowledge gained from 18 years working in IT at St. Charles to one of the most devastated places in the country, this time assessing the Hurricane Helene-ravaged neighborhoods around Tallahassee,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall has come to life in downtown Bend for the Bend Fall Festival this weekend. Big crowds enjoyed Day 2 of the three-day event on Saturday, turning out to support local artists, enjoy live music and a wide variety of food and activities. “I’m so appreciative of everyone that comes out to
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This month, NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee present the $500 Pay It Forward award to the La Pine Community Kitchen, which goes beyond serving meals to providing a food pantry, clothing and personal hygiene items to those in need.
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BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge, which opened in 2023, was selected as a 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award winner by the Central Oregon Association of Realtors. COAR uses the BBO Awards to recognize projects that “have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated buildings.” Projects are judged
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend resident Schuyler Morgan and his family moved to Bend in April, but after witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Helene, he’s decided to return home to North Carolina, to help recovery efforts in the aftermath. “I feel a call of duty, and I want to serve my community,” Morgan said Friday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is hosting the second annual Community Health Workforce Summit, Oct. 18-19 at the Bend campus, a free event designed to support community health professionals, from behavioral and traditional health workers to social workers and primary care providers. The summit facilitates access to resources, mentorship and training opportunities. Visit cocc.edu to register and
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services is reopening the Homeowner Assistance Fund online application portal to accept final applications directly from homeowners. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31, 2024. New applications will be put on a waitlist and prioritized for homeowners most at risk of foreclosure or loss. Homeowners can now review application criteria
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 4th. 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) — The Bend Fall Festival’s The Great Bark Bash is featuring three exciting races that will have tails wagging and spectators cheering: the Weiner Dog Race, the Running of the Bull(dog)s and the Corgi Crush! The races are open to purebred Dachshunds, Bulldogs (English), French Bulldogs and Corgis. Online registration ($20) closes
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to teach building trades and build shelters for their local unhoused residents. With an estimated 500,000 open construction jobs unfilled, DEWALT’s Grow the Trades Grants aim to help close the skilled labor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network is proud to highlight the difference its dedicated FAN advocates made in the lives of children and families in need during the 2023-2024 school year. FAN connected 7,903 people with essential resources, ensuring children had the tools to thrive in the classroom and families received the support
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 2-1 to adopt a revised version of the Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Patti Adair and Commissioner Tony DeBone voted “Yes” to approve the revised plan, Commissioner Phil Chang voted “No.” The
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras office of Oregon DMV is closed Thursday, officials announced. Much business with DMV can be conducted online at https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend has been a participating vendor at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run since 2014. This event draws hundreds together with a shared mission to raise funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation. Sara’s Project provides education, early detection, and support services to
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