Special Report: Building homes and confidence with Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is hosting their first Women’s Build Week since 2019, a rewarding experience for all involved.
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Community invited to presentation of major Subaru of Bend ‘Share the Love’ donation to Guardian Group
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Subaru of Bend is excited to announce a special community event featuring a major check presentation to Guardian Group, a local nonprofit dedicated to preventing and disrupting the sex trafficking of women and children in the United States. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m. at
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Visit Bend hires Jeff Knapp, former president of Visit McMinnville, as its new CEO after nationwide search
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Visit Bend Board of Directors announced Thursday that it has hired Jeff Knapp, former CEO and President of Visit McMinnville, as its new CEO after a national search. Knapp begins work in Bend on June 10. Known for his emphasis on the promotion and development of McMinnville as a sustainable
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, May 16th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 16th. 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.
Continue ReadingWhen in doubt, stay out: OHA reminds that warmer temperatures create the potential for toxins in the water
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer approaches, Oregon Health Authority reminds people heading outdoors to enjoy Oregon’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs to be on the lookout for potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Cyanobacteria are beneficial bacteria found in all fresh water worldwide. The bacteria can multiply into blooms in any water body under the right conditions
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, May 15th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 15th. 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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Escaped debris burns are a top cause of wildfires; ODF has tips on doing so safely
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. Over seventy percent of wildfires in Oregon are human-caused fires, with debris burning being the number one cause. As the weather gets hotter and fuels begin to dry
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Assistance League of Bend holding its first ‘Bling It On’ shopping fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend is holding their first “Bling it On” shopping fundraiser to help support Operation School Bell® program, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at North Rim Lodge, 1500 NW Wild Rye Circle in Bend. Shop from a wide selection of gently used jewelry, scarves, and handbags, including
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Longtime Deschutes County Clerk Mary Sue ‘Susie’ Penhollow passes away at 79
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mary Sue “Susie” Penhollow, a well-known and beloved Bend native who served for 20 years as Deschutes County clerk, traveled overseas as an election observer and was very active in the community in a variety of roles, passed away Monday after a stroke at the age of 79, the Deschutes Historical
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holding two-night Community Academy in Sisters
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Community Academy in Sisters Wednesday and Thursday of this week, May 15-16 from 6-9 p.m. It will be held at the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Community Hall, located at 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Each night will feature a different presentation, and the public is welcome
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OSU-Cascades to showcase a wide range of undergraduate research at upcoming annual symposium
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 80 undergraduate students from 12 degree programs at Oregon State University – Cascades will exhibit and talk about their research projects during the 11th Annual Research and Scholarship Symposium on Wednesday, May 22. The event is free to the public and will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Tower Theatre Foundation announces four HS seniors recipients of Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation and Marianne Watson established the Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts in memory of the Tower’s longtime member, sponsor, volunteer, and Board Chair. Doug was a true advocate for the arts, especially the Tower’s LessonPLAN education programs, and reveled in seeing an audience of enthusiastic school
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Yung Gravy to perform at 2024 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2024 Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is thrilled to announce that Yung Gravy will headline the FREE Kendall Toyota of Bend Summer Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 2. This performance promises to deliver an unforgettable night of music and entertainment at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Yung Gravy
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St. Charles Health System awards $5,000 grant, event sponsorship to Family Access Network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from St. Charles Health System as part of their community benefit program to support FAN advocate services throughout Central Oregon. Qualifying as a basic needs grant, this funding ensures students in the region have access to food, housing, clothing, and more by working
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Envision Bend’s Summer Vision Road Show to begin with Drake-to-Juniper Park Pedestrian Corridor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since the release of the five-year Vision Action Plan, Envision Bend has been working with vision lead partners to align efforts, spark action, and track collective progress. In the coming months, Envision Bend will be hosting a Summer Vision Roadshow at various coffee shops and breweries around town for the community
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John Day River Boater’s Guide available for 2024 river season
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To create a better recreation experience, Bureau of Land Management officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024’s river season. “We created every page of this guide to empower visitors to be able to see
Continue ReadingConstitution Party of Oregon to hold party nominating convention on May 25 in Alfalfa
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Currently, at least two candidates are seeking the nomination of the Constitution Party of Oregon for the office of President of the United States. Candidates have also come forward for other positions, including statewide offices such as treasurer, attorney general, etc.; and all positions, especially those for which no suitable candidate
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You could help update the framework for regulating the cannabis industry
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you interested in helping the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to draft rules and policies? The OLCC is looking to broaden and diversify its pool of prospective Advisory Committee participants. We are collecting information from interested individuals and industry representatives to lend their expertise to OLCC Advisory Committees. Throughout the
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Discover Your Forest, Deschutes National Forest seek applicants for Young Women’s Natural Resources Career Day Camp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest are seeking applicants for a Young Women’s Natural Resources Career Camp that will be held August 20-23 on the Deschutes National Forest west of Sunriver. Female-identifying students entering grades 10 through 12 are invited to apply for this day camp. During the camp,
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Deschutes County reminds property owners to pay taxes by May 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County said Monday it wants to remind property owners who elected to pay their 2023-2024 property taxes in three installments that the final trimester payment is due by Wednesday, May 15. All unpaid taxes after that date are considered delinquent and could be subject to foreclosure depending on the years
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