Winter Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast Dec. 27-31
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks will once again host Winter Whale Watch Week at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast Wednesday, Dec. 27 to…
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City of Redmond updating parks amenity, field and court reservation policy for fairer access
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond announced Thursday it is updating its Park Amenity, Field, and Court Reservations Policy to provide fair…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, December 7th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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A Christmas to remember: The Giving Plate and three sponsors give four area families special ‘Jingle Makeovers’
The Giving Plate and some helpful sponsors have chosen four local families to receive their ‘Jingle Makeovers’ and a Christmas to remember, and their…
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‘I want people to be inspired’: St. Charles Bend revives Art in the Hospital, exhibiting works of local artists
(Update: Adding video, comments from supervisor of guest service) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A St. Charles Bend in-house program known as Art in the…
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery spreads holiday cheer with stories of hope and resilience
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the holiday season unfolds, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery extends warm wishes and profound gratitude to its community of…
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Museum at Warm Springs joins 16 other regional attractions in reciprocal admission program
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Seventeen regional attractions, including The Museum at Warm Springs, have partnered to offer reciprocal admission to their…
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Oregon Heritage Commission awards grants for history projects, several to Central Oregon organizations
SALEM, Or. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $381,262 in grants to 33 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help…
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Reconstruction work to close Forest Road 9701 south of Bend for up to two weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will be closing Forest Road 9701, beginning Thursday…
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Successful annual Prineville Hospice Auction raises $180K
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction on Saturday, Dec. 2 was a tremendous success, with more than…
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Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund’s application portal to close on Dec. 20 to avoid overcommitting funds
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund program to most new applicants to…
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Oregon OSHA Workers’ Memorial Scholarship awards open for applications
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A scholarship fund that helps finance higher education for family members of Oregon workers who have been fatally injured or…
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Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project announces five Community Innovation Fund recipients
Projects to reduce waste tackle disposable dishware, agricultural packaging, visitor recycling and more BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year, The…
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COCC announces lineup for 16th Season of Nonviolence, featuring speakers, book conversations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 16th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — will…
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Sunriver Resort’s inaugural Charity Classic Pickleball Tournament to benefit La Pine-Sunriver Habitat for Humanity
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Sunriver Resort announced Tuesday its inaugural Charity Classic Pickleball Tournament to benefit La Pine and Sunriver…
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‘Just felt so unreal’: Bend moving company crew rescues four people, dog after SUV rollover crash near Santiam Pass
A crew with Bend’s Higher Ground Moving travels over the Santiam Pass every week, helping people move their belongings. But last weekend, a typical…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, December 5th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back, and is moving through Bend localities Monday through Wednesday nights to…
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St. Charles awards round of grants to address loneliness, social isolation in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday its first round of grant recipients aimed at reducing feelings of loneliness and…
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Rimrock Trails Treatment Services awarded $25,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails Treatment Services announced Monday that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Oregon Community…
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