Clear the Shelters: Senior pets make wonderful companions
In this week’s “Clear the Shelters” feature, NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster looks at how older animals, often overlooked, are in need of a new,…
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Fred Meyer celebrates educators, parents with ‘Extra Credit Wednesdays’
Fred Meyer is offering more ways to save on back-to-school essentials during its first Teachers and Honorary Teachers savings event this fall.…
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Oregon Lions’ Scramble for Sight Golf Classic is still on
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Oregon school students and younger children still are faced with undiagnosed vision issues…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office to join in DUII, safety belt enforcement blitzes
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will be joining other law enforcement agencies around the state and country in a national high-visibility DUII…
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Hazard tree removal to close road to Dark Lake, Camp Tamarack
Beginning Monday, the Deschutes National Forest plans to close Forest Service Road 2066-600, which provides access to Dark Lake and Camp Tamarack, to…
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Jefferson County reimburses $45,000 in health license fees to relieve COVID-19 impacts
Jefferson County Public Health is reimbursing over $45,000 in Environmental Health License fees that were paid for 2020 due to COVID-19 impacts on…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding contact tracing scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 contact tracing…
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Deschutes County offers grants for projects to reduce wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is announcing an opportunity for communities to apply for grants that will provide funding for projects that…
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75 years after bombing, Hiroshima peace trees growing across Oregon
This Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, followed in a few weeks by the 75th anniversary of the close of World…
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Grant to help Latino Community Assn. aid individuals with COVID-19
The Latino Community Association said Monday it will join the fight against the spread of COVID-19 with a $108,265 grant from the Oregon Health…
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Rimrock Trails Treatment Services receives $4,000 grant
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said Monday it is grateful to receive $4,000 in grant funds from the Northwest Farm Credit Services Rural Community…
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Credit union to match $1,000 in donations to annual school supply drive
School may not look the same this fall, but one thing is certain: The needs of students and families will be greater than ever. That’s why Mid…
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ODOT campaign spotlights dangers of running red lights
 How many times have you run a red light… or seen someone do it? If you’re still alive, you’re lucky. Red light running is a significant cause…
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ODOT Region 4 weekly construction update: Week of August 3-7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Oregon Department of Transportation’s weekly road construction project update for the week of August 3-7: The Oregon…
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New 27th Street-Butler Market-Empire roundabout partially opens next week
The new roundabout at 27th Street, Butler Market Road and the new Empire Avenue extension in northeast Bend will be partially opened to traffic on…
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St. Charles expands COVID-19 specimen collection locations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – COVID-19 specimen collection will be available at six St. Charles clinics. The service began Monday. It will be available to…
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Bend Macy’s donates 150 dresses to Cinderella’s Closet
The Bend Macy’s and the Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, teamed up Saturday to make some prom dreams come true, as the store…
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Planned Redmond road closures and delays update: Week of August 2-8
Here’s the list of planned Redmond road closures and delays for the week of August…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 3-9
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic update for the week of August…
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Programs launched to assist farmworkers in self-quarantine
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown, along with a statewide coalition, announced Saturday the launch of a new source of financial assistance for…
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