This week on Community Conversations, NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris sits down with MBSEF Events Director Mareika Green to talk about the SELCO 2024 Pole Pedal Paddle, the iconic multi-sport event coming up on Saturday, May 18th.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Homebrewers, do you want to take your brewing up a level? How about brewing your own recipe with the pros at one of your favorite Central Oregon commercial breweries? Can you imagine seeing your beer on tap to be enjoyed by Central Oregon beer lovers? Here’s your chance! Central Oregon Homebrewers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service Road 9702600 and Deschutes River access off FSR 9702621 will be closed starting Monday, May 6 through at least Friday, May 10 for road improvements. The road provides access from Sunriver to the Deschutes River on the Bend-Fork Rock Ranger District. Forest Service Road 9702600 will be closed from
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, May 6th. 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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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Fire Marshal said Friday it’s excited to announce the launch of the Oregon Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative, a pioneering program that will enhance the support systems for firefighters throughout Oregon. Here’s the full announcement: This collaborative is a significant commitment to the health and safety of the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month during May by promoting resources that support mental well-being for all Oregonians. One in five people will experience a mental health condition in a given year, and about half of all Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health
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People were getting their steps in for a worthy cause Sunday at Alpenglow Park. Despite the rainy weather, people came out to support the Bend Schools Walk-a-Thon. The event is in its inaugural year, with organizers hoping to do more walks in the future.
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy is a week-long course designed for children ages 9-14. The course, taught by Crook County Sheriff’s Deputies, provides kids with opportunities to learn about a career in law enforcement. The instructing deputies closely interact with participants through fun and educational activities. Participants will receive demonstrations from and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of the public are invited to observe as the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducts the public certification test for the vote tally system prior to the May 21 Primary Election. When: Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. Where: Deschutes Services Building in Bend 1300 NW Wall St., second floor What: Pre-marked ballots
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Iconic multi-stage race still in need of volunteers BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon’s premier multi-sport event, is excited to announce an exhilarating addition to its renowned course lineup. For the upcoming Saturday, May 18 event, participants will embark on a new run course, featuring a picturesque route passing through
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BEND, Ore. – (KTVZ) – Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process for the Kids Inc. after-school care program. The Kids Inc. application process for the 2024-25 school year begins on Monday, May 6. Applications must be received by May 17 at 5:00 p.m. to be included in the initial selection process. A
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 3rd. 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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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Finding a young wild animal alone does not mean it needs to be rescued. In fact, the best course of action is to leave them where you find them. The advice you are likely to hear from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife you pick up or bring young wildlife
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s four-day college-exposure summer symposiums, offered free for regional high school Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric students and their allies, and held on the Bend campus the last week of June, are now accepting applications. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural to learn more, see deadline information and fill out an application for this unique
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school students who are considering a future in the health care field will find much to discover at Central Oregon Community College’s Health Careers Expo from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, in the Health Careers Center at the Bend campus. COCC faculty, staff and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday evening, May 8, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will host a fourth public hearing to allow residents an opportunity to provide their feedback on the revised Deschutes 2040 Plan. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Barnes and Sawyer room at the Deschutes Service
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A fourth-grade class at La Pine Elementary School got a special visit Thursday from Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and some slushies as a reward for a second-place finish in a cancer fundraiser
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, a renowned community organization dedicated to supporting children and families in Central Oregon. Through this collaboration, ECCO — a 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May and June, the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste will be hosting three household hazardous waste collection events for the communities of Redmond, Sisters and La Pine. These special, one-day events will give residents the opportunity to drop off their household hazardous waste items FREE of charge. “Common household waste like
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school students ages 16-19 years old can now apply for Camp Fire Axe, Bend Fire & Rescue’s annual four-day summer academy that offers a chance to learn about a career in the fire service. Camp Fire Axe is led by professional Firefighter/Paramedics from Bend Fire & Rescue and
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