State program offers free help to make Medicare open enrollment decisions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medicare open enrollment for the 2024 Medicare plan year began on Sunday, Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7. The Oregon…
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‘Coffee for a Cure’ gives back Friday at The Human Bean in Madras; sheriff, fire official to compete in fundraiser
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Human Bean of Madras is inviting customers to “drink pink” on Friday, October 20th for the company’s annual Coffee…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, October 17th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Oregon Health Authority says: 2024 health insurance coverage is more affordable than you might think
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – It will be here before you know it: open enrollment for 2024 health insurance. Open enrollment is the primary time of year…
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Oregon Community Bank Week salutes local banks, workers for their economic, civic contributions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community Bank Week is this week, Oct. 16-20, honoring local banks and their employees for their economic and civic…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces master class opportunity for violinists, pianists with the Kaplan Duo
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music announces applications are available to perform in a Master Class with Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan.…
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‘King of the Castle’ side-by-side race to close portions of Millican Plateau, N. Millican OHV Trail Systems
Prineville, Ore. — Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed October 20 – 22 for an annual…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for $1.2 million in affordable housing, social services funding
The City of Bend will be accepting proposals for funding for its Affordable Housing Fund and Community Development Block Grant Program. There is…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, October 16th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of October 14-20
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of October 14-20. NE 5th St. between NE Kingwood Ave and…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of October 13-20
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of October 13-20. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 15-21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 15-21. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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Red Cross reminder: Flu, COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect your ability to donate blood
Blood drive on Monday, Oct. 30 at Bend Police Dept. PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago,…
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State agencies offer webinar on filing homeowners insurance claims, repairing damaged homes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Filing a homeowners insurance claim and repairing your damaged home can be a complicated and overwhelming process. To help…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 16-22. Knott Road between SE 15th Street and SE…
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Forest Service Pacific NW Region announces hiring opportunity for permanent seasonal jobs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs from…
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving holds second annual ‘Walk Like MADD’ event in Bend
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD, put on its second annual Central Oregon walk and bike event , Walk Like MADD Oregon, on Saturday…
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County invites HS seniors to enter Y-Essay contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is excited to announce its second annual Y-Essay (Y = Yes-Youth-Why) contest. The…
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors DCSO Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp for commitment to DUII enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was recognized…
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Deschutes County Elections Office to test vote-counting system
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the Nov. 7 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote-counting…
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