BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Sept. 10-16. Paving of Butler Market Road & Dickey Road (Bend Area) – Asphalt paving work will be occurring on Dickey Road between Butler Market Road and Erickson Road. Traffic Information – Road users should expect single-lane closures facilitated by flaggers
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for Sept. 9-15. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. NEW CLOSURES: SW 6th St. between Glacier & Forrest Ave. – one-lane closure Thursday, September 14 through Thursday, September 28 Extend Water service
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s beloved First Interstate Bank Bend Fall Festival is here, and this year, it’s bringing a whole lot more to the streets – or rather, the racetrack. The Bend Fall Festival is thrilled to announce the inclusion of two exciting races that will have tails wagging and spectators cheering: the Weiner Dog Race
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Welcoming Week will take place Sept. 8-17 citywide, with events that celebrate inclusivity and belonging in Bend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sept. 11 marks the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Almost 3,000 innocent civilians, first responders, and members of the Armed Forces were killed that day. On Monday, Sept. 11 Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will honor the 9-11 victims and families with flags displayed at Bend Heroes Memorial
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A crisis helpline dedicated to serving Oregon’s agricultural and forestry communities is now open. The Oregon Agristress Helpline – 833-897-2474 – is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by call or text. The voice line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace at Oregon State University-Cascades is now accepting requests from industry representatives and community members for client projects. Client services provided by the Makerspace range from design consultations to prototype fabrication and manufacturing advice. Projects are managed by staff and trained undergraduate students. The Makerspace, at Edward J. Ray Hall,
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 11-17. NE 27th Street between NE Rosemary Drive and NE Faith Drive for a utility pole installation, single lane closure with lane shift, September 11 – 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ongoing Closures: Wilson Corridor Improvements
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 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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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – There is a lot of excitement and trepidation this time of year as children head back to school, whether it be elementary, middle, or high school, or even to college. As your students head off, now is a good time to review your insurance policies to give yourself peace of mind
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Sept. 11, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training invites the public to visit the 9/11 Memorial at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. The Academy hosts a permanent display of artifacts from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for two positions on the Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee. The positions include an Accessibility representative and an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) representative. The 10-member committee evaluates grant proposals for statewide trail projects. They meet once or twice a year, virtually or
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon’s new environmental after-school program for youth, launched earlier this year, is taking place not just in Bend this fall, but now also in Sisters. The outdoor-adventure program is designed to help meet after-school care needs on early-release days, which are Wednesdays in Bend and Fridays in Sisters.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, September 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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Northwest Quality Roofing crews were busy completing their annual “Raise the Roof” contest Tuesday. Every year, the company selects one lucky Central Oregon residents to have their roof replaced.
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CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, announced Tuesday that it raised $100,000 through its Emergency Fund to support wildfire relief efforts in Maui, Hawaii. Oregonians from across the state stepped up in support of the cause. Between August 11 and August 31, BottleDrop encouraged its 1 million
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music has received a matching challenge from the Starseed Foundation for the seventh year in a row. The foundation will match the first $5,000 of funds raised during the challenge. The Starseed Foundation seeks to provide opportunities and exposure to the arts and environment, to improve the quality of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Transitions program team members from Partners In Care were recognized as “2023 Health Heroes” in a ceremony at Deschutes County Health Services Tuesday. The Partners In Care Transitions team has been transforming lives across Central Oregon since 2004. Five Transitions Coordinators, Bethany Benefield, Laurie Slye, Pam McConnell, Hollie Andrews, and
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(Update: Blake Mayfield is meeting with BendFilm for a preview, will air report tonight at Five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm last Thursday announced 68 short films, complementing last week’s announcement of four feature competition categories which will screen at the 20th Annual Bend Film Festival, presented in person October 12-15 and virtually October 16-22.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the full text of Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman’s announcement of his run for the Oregon Senate District 27 seat currently held by Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend. Sept. 5, 2023 — Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) today announced his candidacy for State Senator in the November 2024
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