BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest and Deschutes National Forest are throwing Smokey Bear a birthday party on Friday, August 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cascade Lakes Welcome Station. The festivities will include taking pictures with Smokey and various kid-friendly activities. Forest rangers and guests will sing Smokey “Happy Birthday” at
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 31st. 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) — KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio is pleased to announce Linda Orcelletto as its new executive director. Orcelletto brings nearly 25 years of combined nonprofit experience to the KPOV team of three other staff and more than 100 volunteers. The duties and responsibilities of this position are the culmination of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to review and comment on a draft version of the statewide wildfire hazard map, which is available on the Oregon State University Wildfire Risk Explorer website. The wildfire hazard map was created to: Help educate residents about wildfire hazard in their community Assist public agencies when prioritizing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $15,000 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to provide children and their family members in Deschutes County with access to crucial resources for children to attend school well-fed, well-rested, and ready to learn. Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation’s most recent round of giving
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest is unlocking the gate at Todd Lake Tuesday to open Forest Service Road 370, which provides driving access to the Broken Top and Crater Ditch Trailheads. Forest Service Road 370 is a very rough road with sections through which low clearance vehicles
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District’s aquatics team has achieved a top rating for the quality of its lifeguarding staff at the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center. BPRD’s Lifeguard certification program is through StarGuard Elite which recently conducted an unannounced audit and awarded a 5-star rating. This
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon will once again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 17th – Friday, October 18th at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Tickets to the 21st Annual BVC are available here. This year, EDCO is offering an Early Bird registration discount. Attendees who
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is back, promising an unforgettable experience filled with top-tier entertainment, thrilling rodeo events, and fun-filled activities for all ages. Scheduled from Wednesday, July 31 to Sunday, August 4, this year’s fair is set to be the largest and most exciting yet, attracting visitors from across
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is thrilled to announce the return of our spectacular pre-fair drone show in the Old Mill District, now with even more excitement! This year, the show will feature 33% more drones, brighter displays, and breathtaking 3D effects. Join us in the Old Mill District, or
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Police Department will host its National Night Out at Bear Creek Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, part of a nationwide annual event to promote community ties with law enforcement. The event was originally slated to take place at Bend High, but that
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A taphouse in Crooked River Ranch honored military veterans with a fundraiser on Saturday. At Over the Edge Taphouse, the parking lot was flooded with vibrant classic colored cars for its Cruise-In for a Cause Car Show.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — While you tune in to watch sports over the next two weeks, consider: The arena is not that different from a workplace. SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ comp insurance company, released a series of short videos comparing athletic competition to workplace safety. The videos focus on five key areas of injury prevention, and what
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation’s Drug Price Transparency Program is seeking the public’s input on high prescription drug prices. Consumers are encouraged to report prescription drug price increases on DFR’s website, dfr.oregon.gov/rxdrugprices. If anyone needs help completing this form, or has questions, they can call the message line at 833-210-4560 (toll-free)
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The heat of summer makes shade-covered state forest an appealing destination for many. “July and August see the most visitors to our state forests,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Recreation Program Manager. “With that increase of visitors is also an increase in wildfire danger, since 70 percent of wildfires
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Lynsey Harris welcomes director Bree Beal, along with actors Quinn LeGrand and Adam Shapiro, to discuss their upcoming production The Wizard of Oz and summer theatrical programs at BEAT Children’s Theatre.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 26th. 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 Oregon Friendly Driver Course is a collaborative effort funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation and administered by Commute Options with regional support from Safe Lane Transportation Coalition and Street Trust. The Oregon Friendly Driver Course continues to make significant strides in enhancing road safety across the state through education.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leath Tonino has been officially selected as the winner of the 10th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and acclaimed Law and Order actor Sam Waterston. Tonino’s winning submission, “Limbo Wilds: A Journey into the Wilderness Study Areas of the Desert,” captures a deep sense of introspection and urgency regarding wilderness
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The yellow brick road is arriving in Madras the first weekend of August, as Central Oregon Community College’s community education program brings a theatrical youth production of “The Wizard of Oz” to the Madras Performing Arts Center. The free performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3., and
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