SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – High school students across Oregon are encouraged to let their video or graphic design skills flourish by engaging in a competition involving cash prizes and a noble cause: increasing awareness about workplace safety and health for young workers. The 2024 media contest, organized by the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]), calls
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the bravery of Ruby Bridges walking to Franz Elementary school as the first and only Black student in 1960. “It is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today’s collective efforts for change,” Central Oregon’s Commute
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Middle school students throughout Oregon are invited to participate in the inaugural Oregon Civics Bee. Presented by the Oregon Business & Industry Research and Education Foundation, this competition will give students a chance to share their ideas for improving their communities and show their enthusiasm for civics. Participants will have a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, Central Oregon’s leading and oldest nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, and Deschutes County commissioners jointly declared November as Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the region during a Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov. 1. This proclamation, in alignment with National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, acknowledges
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets are available now for the 32nd annual Prineville Hospice Auction at the Crook County Fairgrounds indoor arena in Prineville on Saturday, Dec. 2. The auction raises funds to support St. Charles’ hospice programs. The popular event includes a live auction of elaborately decorated Christmas trees and handmade quilts, as well as
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A large group gathered at the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to recognize retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam War veteran Dick Tobiason for his exceptional service and unwavering support for veterans in Central Oregon over the years.
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This weekend at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, a popular fall event for buying in bulk is back. The eighth annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event will take place this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at the OSU-Extension parking lot.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Nov. 28, KIDS Center will make it easy for Central Oregonians to give back and help end child abuse on this national day of giving. Staff and volunteers will be outside KIDS Center on Giving Tuesday, encouraging passersby to drive up and donate to support the nonprofit’s child abuse prevention
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 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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(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project, announces the opportunity for the community to help determine funding decisions for this year’s grant cycle by submitting a ballot HERE from Nov. 1-12. Five ballots will be drawn at random, with each of those participants given the opportunity
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NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist John Carroll visited with second- and third-graders at Terrebonne Community School on Tuesday morning, talking about being a weather detective, the water cycle and recycling while answering a variety of weather questions. He also read to the youngsters from his own children’s book, ‘The Adventures of Robbie the Raindrop.’ Carroll says
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy is excited to announce the return of the ‘Raise the Deschutes’ seminar series for its second season, starting this month. This season promises to be even more expansive, reaching communities throughout Central Oregon, all made possible in part by a generous grant from the Roundhouse Foundation. The
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board will be mailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters whose motorboat registration expires on Dec. 31, and electronically to boat owners with emails on file. Each renewal notice is unique to the owner and their boat. Boat owners are encouraged to take advantage of the online
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juniper Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs, when assistant golf course superintendent Carlos Figueroa welcomes students from Redmond High School for a GCSAA First Green event this Wednesday and Thursday. First Green is a Golf Course Superintendents Association of
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PORTLAND, Ore, (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on Saturday, in celebration of Veterans Day. The BLM recognizes and honors our veterans’ contributions to our nation and invites visitors to explore the unique and diverse natural landscapes and visitor facilities found on America’s public lands. “Veterans contribute
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information Night this week for volunteers who are interested in supporting winter education and interpretive programs on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held on Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is pleased to announce that four new board members will join the full board of directors on January 1, 2024. The board is an all-volunteer group that guides the mission, policy setting, and governance of the Chamber as they serve the Bend business community. The new board members
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Youth & Family Center and Grandma’s House provide services and shelter to youth experiencing homelessness, including those who have run away, and to those who are at risk of running away. On Thursday, November 16th, they will be hosting an event at Silver Moon Brewing to spread awareness of the
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 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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