Save The Date: Holiday events across Central Oregon; discounted tickets at Mt. Bachelor
Matthew Draxton presents three of the many fun events you can enjoy this weekend. See many more or submit your own…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the Central Oregon community to come together in the spirit of gratitude and generosity by contributing to…
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Umpqua Bank launches Warm Hearts Winter Drive to support nonprofits, shelters helping neighbors in need
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Umpqua Bank announced Thursday the launch of its 10th Annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive, an associate-driven campaign to…
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Madras Police launch ‘Speeding Slows You Down’ enforcement campaign during busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Police Chief Timothy Plummer and the Madras Police Department are taking steps to ensure road safety during the busy…
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Deschutes National Forest’s four wildlife winter range closures go into effect Dec. 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Sunday, December 1, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical…
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City of Bend seeks community feedback on 100-acre urban growth boundary expansion; 2 sites under consideration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking community feedback on two potential site options for a one-time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, November 21st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Bend-La Pine Schools names La Pine’s Tiffany Schreiber Support Staff Member of the Year
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has presented its Excellence in Education Award to Tiffany Schreiber, an Inclusion Educational…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, November 20th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids in need – and it’s seeking help with bedding
(Updated: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we enter the holiday season, consider helping a Central Oregon child sleep better in their own bed,…
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Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust – and a big lesson for the grandkids
(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a…
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Central Electric Cooperative accepting applications for 2025 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2025 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour program. Central Electric…
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Current, future Oregon postsecondary students encouraged to apply online for scholarships and grants
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -The Higher Education Coordinating Commission encourages all Oregonians pursuing postsecondary education in 2025-26 to apply for…
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition opens application period for 2025 Cultural Grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Cultural Coalition is seeking applications for grant funding from all sectors within the culture field including…
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Free day-use parking offered at Oregon state parks on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will once again offer free day-use parking the day after Thanksgiving, Friday,…
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Bend Park & Rec winter sports programs, including middle and high school basketball, registering now
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is registering now for pre-teens and teens who want to play basketball this winter. Middle…
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Eight Central Oregon teachers among 44 awarded SELCO Creative Educator Grants
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded nearly $82,000 to 44 educators across Oregon, including eight programs from Central…
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Winter Nights: Enjoy evening hours at the High Desert Museum throughout December
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Days are shorter, and the air is colder … winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High Desert Museum every…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, November 18th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 18th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Think Wild hosts first ‘Get Wild Chili Cook-Off’ fundraiser for the community; winners announced
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nothing like a bowl of chili (or maybe more than one) to warm you up on a cold, windy Saturday, which was only fitting as…
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