The Bend Food Project’s Founders, Sue and Larry Marceaux, announced Friday that the Bend Food Project will donate $23,243.17 to The Giving Plate’s Kids Korner Program. The money was raised at the October Quilt Sale organized by local quilters Sandra Henderson and Judy Johnson in collaboration with the Unitarian Universalist of Central Oregon Nourish Program.
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The High Desert Museum will unveil its much-anticipated exhibition of Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species to the public on Saturday, offering a rare look at the collection.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Food and Farm Alliance believes everyone deserves good food. To that end, HDFFA supports the farmers and ranchers who grow and raise good food, in order to make it available to everyone, particularly those experiencing food insecurity. HDFFA Program Director Louise Shirley reflected on the organization’s 2023 work and
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 8th. 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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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you a student looking to kickstart a career in civil service? Are you looking for a fun, fulfilling way to spend your summer? During the next couple of weeks, the federal Bureau of Land Management is hiring at least 100 paid student interns across the country, some of them right here
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Another familiar holiday feature is back at Bend River Promenade: free gift wrapping, sponsored by the Central Oregon chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails. You can find this service between Macy’s and the Party Store. It’s in operation from noon to 6 p.m. through Dec. 15 and from Dec.
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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 Sunday, Dec. 31. Every year, thousands of gray whales migrate south through Oregon’s waters at the end of December, and state parks invites visitors to the coast to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond announced Thursday it is updating its Park Amenity, Field, and Court Reservations Policy to provide fair access to the growing community. Many of the updates relate to field reservations. The city owns and maintains ten baseball/softball fields and manages the reservations for these fields. The current reservation
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 7th. 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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The Giving Plate and some helpful sponsors have chosen four local families to receive their ‘Jingle Makeovers’ and a Christmas to remember, and their kindness is much appreciated by those who receive it.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from supervisor of guest service) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A St. Charles Bend in-house program known as Art in the Hospital, dormant since before the COVID-19 pandemic, has been revived, thanks largely to the efforts of Lee Copeland, the hospital’s supervisor of guest services. The current installation of wildlife photography can be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the holiday season unfolds, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery extends warm wishes and profound gratitude to its community of supporters. This festive time serves as a poignant moment to reflect on shared accomplishments in safeguarding children and empowering parents. In the spirit of celebration, MountainStar highlights the transformative impact of community
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seventeen regional attractions, including The Museum at Warm Springs, have partnered to offer reciprocal admission to their members in 2024, officials announced Wednesday. This coming year, the program is excited to expand to now include three new attractions: Cannon Beach History Center, The Museum at Warm Springs, and Pittock Mansion. This reciprocal
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SALEM, Or. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $381,262 in grants to 33 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits, and performance projects. Award amounts ranged $1,000 – $20,000. Funded projects: Albany Regional Museum, in Albany, digitize and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will be closing Forest Road 9701, beginning Thursday and lasting for up to two weeks. Forest Road 9701, between Highway 97 and Forest Road 18, will be closed for up to two weeks while contractors reconstruct the 2.74 miles of road surface.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction on Saturday, Dec. 2 was a tremendous success, with more than 550 individuals in attendance and raising more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The popular annual event hosted at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena includes a dinner, silent auction, raffle and a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund program to most new applicants to avoid overcommitting funds. The application portal will close at noon PST on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Homeowners who are in active foreclosure may still be able to apply through a housing counselor. “We’re encouraging homeowners who
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A scholarship fund that helps finance higher education for family members of Oregon workers who have been fatally injured or permanently disabled on the job is open for applications, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) has announced. The Workers’ Memorial Scholarship awards are available to any high school
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Projects to reduce waste tackle disposable dishware, agricultural packaging, visitor recycling and more BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year, The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project offered three opportunities to apply for the Community Innovation Fund (CIF). CIF is a funding program that supports individuals, businesses, and community organizations throughout Deschutes County advance projects that reduce,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 16th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — will feature an engaging lineup of free events, with notable activists and New York Times-bestselling authors. Events include a talk by activist Jodie Patterson (Jan. 23), a keynote event by author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts (Feb. 20), a virtual
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