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Giving back on Giving Tuesday at KIDS Center can help end child abuse

November 12, 2024 6:19 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their…

High Desert Food and Farm Alliance receives three-year $522K USDA grant to assist new farmers and ranchers

November 12, 2024 2:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of $23.7 million for 46 projects as part of its Beginning…

Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office to close Tuesday, Nov. 19 for day of staff training

November 12, 2024 8:54 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, November 19 for…

Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, November 12th

November 12, 2024 8:32 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…

Abilitree names three new board members

November 11, 2024 1:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Board of Directors of Abilitree has announced that Heather Cain, Lisa Rose and Rachael Gass have joined the board. Heather…

Central Oregon communities’ Veterans Day parades, events honor and salute those who have served our country

November 11, 2024 8:43 am KTVZ

Central Oregonians are joining the nation on Monday’s Veterans Day in saluting and celebrating the many veterans who have served our country and…

Standing tall: New flagpole rededicated at Bend’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial after vandalism, community effort

October 20, 2024 2:59 pm Barney Lerten

The new, taller and stronger flagpole is being rededicated in a special Veterans Day ceremony at the Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Deschutes…

10th annual Old Fashion Christmas brings hundreds of vendors, visitors to the Redmond Fairgrounds

November 10, 2024 10:12 am KTVZ

Christmas cheer started early in Central Oregon this weekend with the 10th annual Old Fashion Christmas at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in…

COCC hosts 25th annual Turkey Trot fun-run/walk scholarship fundraiser and Toddler Trot

November 9, 2024 11:57 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from Swinn) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College held its 25th annual Turkey Trot, Saturday.…

Commute Options urges community participation in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

November 9, 2024 9:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the courageous steps taken by Ruby Bridges as the first Black student to attend an…

Mt. Bachelor announces 2024/25 partners, Play Forever grant beneficiaries

November 9, 2024 7:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce Play Forever grant beneficiaries for 2024/25. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment…

St. Charles Madras to host Native Market, Warm Springs land acknowledgment presentation

November 9, 2024 12:50 am KTVZ News Partners

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members throughout Central Oregon are invited to a day of celebration in recognition of Native American, American…

Taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive can speed healing for area children

November 8, 2024 11:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive. Gift cards…

Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 8th

November 8, 2024 8:35 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…

Pay it Forward: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch helps our vets in a variety of ways

November 7, 2024 10:04 pm KTVZ

As Veterans Day approaches, it seemed only fitting for NewsChannel 21, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union to award the $500 Pay it Forward…