BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community came out in the hundreds to share stories, songs, and a beautiful sunset, honoring the lives of Terry and Renee Skjersaa. The couple tragically passed away after getting caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing west of Bend. On Sunday night, over 200 people gathered at Drake
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon popped up at the new Sisters Elementary School on Saturday. The mobile museum brings interactive learning experiences directly to young minds. Exhibits have been carefully selected, aiming to inspire, engage, and empower children, through hands-on exploration and discovery. Third-rader Gwen says she loves the science-inspired
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Central Oregon lawmakers are holding the third of three legislative town halls on Sunday afternoon in Bend, but they have moved the event to a larger venue to accommodate the larger crowds who have been attending.
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Here are KTVZ News’ Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, February 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Matthew Draxton explains several of the events happening here on the High Desert this weekend! Enjoy live music while sampling four different types of chili at Bend Brewing Co. Friday and Saturday from 11am-10pm. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile outreach.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr. During the 1950s, Evelyn was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, whose parents were from Jamaica and Trinidad. Evelyn says he was raised in Catholic school. “Because they had to keep
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, February 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department was recognized Wednesday as the Western States Information Network’s Oregon Region 2 Agency of the Year. Region 2 encompasses 17 of Oregon’s 36 counties. This award recognizes the department’s leadership in fostering a culture of excellence and for its commitment to sharing investigative and operational information with other
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Nature is alive with a special type of pattern called fractals. From the smallest ice crystal to the vastness of the galaxy, fractals are the building blocks of the natural world.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board County of Commissioners is accepting applications from Deschutes County residents who are interested in serving on the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) Board. The individual appointed to the volunteer position will represent the unemployed and underemployed sectors of the community and focus on workforce development. The COIC is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OSU-Cascades will host free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals through April 15. Appointments are available between 5 and 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The program is offered through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA. VITA
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First Interstate Bank has partnered with The Giving Plate, Central Oregon’s largest food pantry, for an ongoing food drive. First Interstate is providing reusable orange bags at each branch location in Central Oregon. These bags can be filled with food purchased at local stores or packed with food from home pantries.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For 16 years, OnPoint Community Credit Union has honored Oregon and SW Washington educators with its Prize for Excellence in Education. This May, OnPoint will award $193,000 to the winning educators and schools nominated by their students and community. While every year is a big celebration, the 16-year mark has additional
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BEND, Ore. (KTZ) — Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University-Cascades, a program for high school students that includes classes, recreation and an introduction to college life. Summer Academy is a six-day program led by OSU-Cascades staff, faculty and students. It will be offered July 20-25 and July 27 to Aug.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon recently announced Clara Smith of Bend as the winner of their 2025 Pup Crawl logo competition. Chosen from a dozen talented entrants, Smith’s design captures the spirit of our beloved Pup Crawl with its bold, fun imagery. The logo submission was inspired by her playful
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every time a person steps into a crosswalk or a person riding navigates the road with a car, trust is at play. Trust that drivers will yield. Trust that everyone knows the rules. Trust that we all understand our road network is for moving people via many modes. But with 94
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — Assistance League of Bend, through its Operation School Bell® program, provides new clothing to students from kindergarten through Grade 12. In addition to its fall dressing events, which benefited over 1,900 students, the organization will soon host a spring shopping campaign for 500 students. Students will shop for new school clothes
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District says it’s pleased to announce the official ribbon-cutting of the new Police and Fire Public Safety Building, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20 beginning at 11 am. The event is open to all residents, community members, visitors and the media. The event will begin with the official ribbon
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