BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The rumble of motorcycles and the warmth of stuffed animals combined in successful, heartwarming fashion yet again on Saturday as more than 100 riders took part in Central Oregon’s 26st annual Teddy Bear Run, distributing over 3,400 huggable new childhood friends to Central Oregon’s four hospitals. The riders gathered at Wild
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $50,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation to support FAN services in Central Oregon’s rural communities. For rural families, accessing basic resources can be more challenging due to the need to travel greater distances to reach social supports and services. This can increase costs for transportation, child
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, September 23rd. 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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In celebration of Welcoming Week 2024, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair, underway Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ponderosa Park (225 SE 15th St.) in Bend.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Small grants that make a big difference for ensuring access to arts programming, especially in rural areas, have been awarded to 135 arts organizations by the Oregon Arts Commission. Each organization will receive $2,355 for the 2025 fiscal year. Small Operating Grants support arts organizations throughout the state with annual budgets
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The national program of Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America, is administered through regional councils. Earlier this year, the Crater Lake Council and Oregon Trail Council began formal discussions about the merging of the two organizations. Recently, the Crater Lake Council BSA and Oregon Trail Council BSA approved the merger with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s almost time for the return of Bend’s biggest little art event, The 20-Dollar Art Show! Presented by Bright Place Gallery, this year’s exhibition will feature a record 6,041 original works by 272 artists. Sizing a maximum 36 square inches, each piece will be priced at just $20, allowing art lovers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three women and 1 in 4 men face domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) in their lifetimes. “Those startling statistics underscore the importance of community involvement to change the narrative around violence in our community through education, awareness, and support,” says Abby Rowland, executive director of Saving
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Lynsey Harris is talking with Scott Pelham, the executive director of Central Oregon Collective, which for over 40 years has been dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 20th. 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 Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® has selected the 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award winners. For over 40 years, these awards have recognized those who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated buildings. Projects are judged on economic impact, neighborhood improvement, unique design and/or use of materials, and
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a fundraising campaign this month to provide needed resources to seniors with pets. The “Food Fur All” campaign aims to assist them with their pets’ veterinary needs, as well as provide monthly pet foods and supplies.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, September 19th. 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) — Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are known to spread more rapidly during fall and winter months, so Deschutes County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to stay healthy and protect others in the community. “One of the most effective methods to prevent the transmission
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste is encouraging county residents to gather their gently used, unwanted items and participate in the inaugural Drop It, Swap It event on Saturday, Sept. 28. The objective is to promote sustainability and help reduce the amount of waste going into the county landfill. Residents are invited to drop off
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, September 18th. 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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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is excited to announce the launch of its Community Needs Assessment Survey. This crucial tool will help us identify the needs and service gaps affecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers across our region. The survey, required under the Older Americans Act, will help inform CoA’s strategic
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Stroke Awareness Oregon has proudly announced the appointment of Anne Birky to its board of directors. A native of Bend and dedicated employee of Bend-La Pine Schools, Anne currently serves as the Facilities Support Supervisor. After experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke in April, Anne has become a passionate advocate for stroke recovery
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The third Friday in September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. To mark the solemn occasion Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will install military service and first responder flags at the Bend Heroes Memorial this Friday. There are 21 MIAs from Bend with their names specially marked on the granite monument. We
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Sixty volunteers, five dumpsters and hundreds of pounds of trash. That’s what one Saturday in August looked like for volunteers who helped clear the trash left behind at an abandoned homeless camp off Jackpine Loop south of La Pine, “It’s easy to get angry. It’s harder to get out there and do
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