SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed that April 2024 will be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The proclamation states that “Trees play an integral role in fostering healthy communities,” adding that urban development
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Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is announcing the second round of funding for the Central Oregon Septic Assistance Program , a project providing financial aid for homeowners at or below moderate-income levels in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. COSAP will work with local contractors to complete payments
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Mountain View High School student Evie Moffitt is legally blind, but that didn’t stop her from snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 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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(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is seeking volunteers for a wide variety of opportunities during their upcoming busy season this spring and summer. Community members with all experience levels and availability are encouraged to sign up to help care for injured and orphaned
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration on Tuesday, April 16, but this time the ice cream maker is including a call to action. While any day free ice cream is involved is a win, the Ben & Jerry’s team behind the annual fan appreciation event, now well past its 40th year, are
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 14th. 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) — With the warming weather and spring just around the corner, its time to start thinking about creating your home’s defensible space. The Oregon State Fire Marshal recently released information about a statewide defensible space incentive program, unfortunately Bend residents were not selected as recipients, though nine other communities on the High
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on March 18, 19 and 20. Registration will open for programs for mid-June through August. Monday, March 18, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports camps and programs registration opens. This includes summer camps, art, crafts, sports,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nominations for the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Safe Sidewalk Awards are now open. The committee is seeking nominations of businesses, individuals or organizations that have made an extra effort to keep their sidewalks safe by clearing debris and hazards. Winners will be recognized with Safe Sidewalk Awards,
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 13th. 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) — One of the region’s most anticipated and established annual fundraising events, the Central Oregon Community College Foundation’s Meal of the Year, is celebrating its 45th anniversary at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Bend campus. The scholarship fundraiser, held in the Mazama Gym — transformed into a ballroom for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Summer Volunteer Information Night for volunteers who are interested in summer volunteer opportunities on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held on Thursday, March 21st, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deschutes National
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local organizations that deliver music, theater, community festivals and connections to local history are essential to their communities. They create beauty, join people together across cultures, generate jobs and nurture the creativity needed to solve complex problems. To support this crucial work, the Pacific Power Foundation is donating more than $110,000
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Rosen, Bend local and founder of the personal injury law firm High Desert Law, steps into service as the 2024 president of the Oregon State Bar, making him just the third OSB president from Central Oregon in the history of the bar. Rosen said in a news release that he
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board is hosting a series of community forums to help the board with direction on how to move forward with the rising costs of prescription drugs. PDAB was created out of Senate Bill 844 in 2021 to find ways to make prescription drugs more affordable for
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Like some pizza this Tuesday, and to help the Central Oregon Youth Orchestra? Just mention the COYO fundraiser at the Bend Mod Pizza or use the code MODGIVES25 when you order online and 25% of your bill will go toward the young musicians.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 11th. 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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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) announced high school students across Oregon’s 5th Congressional District are invited to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is conducted by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage students from across the country to express their artistic talents. One winner will receive
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Young readers were tested on their reading comprehension skills Saturday morning at Seven Peaks School. Ninety bookworms from the Bend-La Pine area tackled the local competition in the Oregon Battle of the Books, a statewide reading challenge.
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