Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge wins 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge, which opened in 2023, was selected as a 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award winner…
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‘I feel a call of duty’: Bend resident seeking donations he’ll bring to North Carolina for Helene victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend resident Schuyler Morgan and his family moved to Bend in April, but after witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Helene,…
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Upcoming COCC education summit to spotlight community health workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is hosting the second annual Community Health Workforce Summit, Oct. 18-19 at the Bend campus,…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services’ Homeowner Assistance Fund accepting final applications online
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services is reopening the Homeowner Assistance Fund online application portal to accept final…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 4th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Fall Festival’s Great Bark Bash to feature three tail-wagging dog races; competitors sought
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Fall Festival’s The Great Bark Bash is featuring three exciting races that will have tails wagging and spectators…
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Redmond HS construction technology program awarded DeWalt ‘Grow the Trades’ grant
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to teach building…
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Family Access Network reports on its positive, lasting impacts during the 2023-24 school year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network is proud to highlight the difference its dedicated FAN advocates made in the lives of children and…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to adopt revised 2040 Comprehensive Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted…
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Staffing issues close Madras DMV office Thursday
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras office of Oregon DMV is closed Thursday, officials announced. Much business with DMV can be…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide free hats, other items at Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend has been a participating vendor at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run since 2014. This event draws…
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KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio plans fall fund drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, is excited to announce our fall fund drive dates of Friday, October 11 through…
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La Pine Community Health Center celebrates 15 years of service
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — La Pine Community Health Center is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing high-quality, affordable…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, October 2nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has issued a statewide proclamation officially designating October as Head Start Awareness Month. The…
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State fire marshal urges Oregonians to focus on fire safety during October’s Fire Prevention Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service remind everyone of…
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‘It’s just such a beautiful community here’: Bend nonprofit HÚE helps at-risk youth during mental health crises
(Update: Adding video, comments from founder, board) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Located on Franklin Avenue in Bend, local nonprofit HÚE, or Hearts Unknown…
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Bend’s Compass Commercial Real Estate receives Top Workplace Award for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Compass Commercial Real Estate Services has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This…
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Sunriver, Tetherow resorts, Oxford Hotel Bend earn Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two Central Oregon resorts and a Bend hotel have earned a place in the coveted Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice…
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Bend’s AVID Cider launches ‘Northwest is Our Core’ program to raise funds for two conservation groups
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AVID Cider Co., Bend’s original cidery, just launched Northwest is Our Core, its new initiative to promote conservation and…
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