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Crook County invites community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to honor veterans

October 31, 2024 10:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County invites the community to join us in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in…

Former St. Vincent de Paul of Bend executive director admits to drug delivery; 41-month prison term expected

October 31, 2024 4:07 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Bend pleaded guilty Thursday to delivery of methamphetamine, a felony…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon urgently seeking new mentors to help support area’s youth

October 31, 2024 1:32 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (a program of J Bar J Youth Services) is calling on the Central Oregon community to…

Swapping brooms for paddles at the 2024 Bend Witches Paddle, a fun Halloween event now in its fifth year

October 31, 2024 11:59 am Jillian Fortner

(update: adding video, comments from MorningStar) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Witches Paddle returned for its fifth year Thursday evening. Each…

Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, October 31st

October 31, 2024 9:16 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…

‘Les Schwab has been a hit!’: Boys & Girls Club of Bend’s van gets new tires, while inspiring future careers

October 30, 2024 10:13 am Jillian Fortner

(update: adding video, comments from Boys & Girls Club, Les Schwab) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for snow and ice, one of the Boys &…

Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, October 30th

October 30, 2024 8:38 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…

Don’t just dump your Halloween pumpkin; Deschutes County, disposal companies urge composting option

October 29, 2024 9:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Halloween fades and the pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns on your porch lose their glow, the Deschutes County Department of…

Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, October 29th

October 29, 2024 8:44 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 29th. Happy 101st Birthday Barbara! You can see more recent entries and submit an…

Bend-La Pine Schools honor La Pine High Principal Scott Olszewski as Administrator of the Year

October 28, 2024 9:06 pm KTVZ News Partners

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Friday evening to Scott Olszewski, Principal of La Pine…

Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint to be closed for a day for staff training

October 28, 2024 8:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint will be closed for a park staff training event all day on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Safety…

Bethlehem Inn invites community to 25th anniversary open house at Bend, Redmond shelters

October 28, 2024 8:44 pm KTVZ

Bethlehem Inn is inviting the community to its 25th Anniversary Open House on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Bend and Redmond shelter…

Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs

October 26, 2024 12:00 pm KTVZ

An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the…

Redmond High to host Oregon Welding League’s first event of 2024-25 season

October 26, 2024 12:21 am Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is set to host the first event of the 2024/2025 Oregon Welding League season on Saturday, Nov. 2 from…

Crook County seeks public input on updated transportation plans, including possible new Juniper Canyon access

October 25, 2024 11:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key…

‘Blood, Sweat & Flannel’: New High Desert Museum exhibition explores regional history through a hard-working fabric

October 25, 2024 10:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What comes to mind when you hear the word “flannel?” Perhaps it’s your favorite plaid shirt, your trusty yardwork outfit, a…

Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 25th

October 25, 2024 10:27 am KTVZ News Partners

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…