Deschutes County DA’s office seeks volunteers for young-adult restorative justice program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2021, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office has been offering the Emerging Adult Program, a pre-charge…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hires Karen Rush as new elementary programs director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has hired Karen Rush as one of the District’s two Executive Directors of Elementary Programs. She will…
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43rd annual Soroptimist International of Bend Holiday Wreath & Evergreens Sale underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the fall colors start to show, Central Oregonians know the Holidays are just around the corner! The spirit of generosity is…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, October 7th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness wraps up its final discussion, preps proposed solutions for leaders to consider
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An innovative new way for Central Oregonians to weigh in on one of the region’s most pressing issues wrapped up its fifth and…
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‘We give people hope’: Red Cross volunteer from Bend is traveling the Hurricane Helene-ravaged streets of Florida
(Adding video) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (KTVZ) – As he has for four years now, Bend retiree and Red Cross volunteer Dennis Smith has brought the tech…
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Making connections, having fun, sharing art: Big crowds headed downtown for weekend’s Bend Fall Festival
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall has come to life in downtown Bend for the Bend Fall Festival this weekend. Big crowds enjoyed Day 2 of the…
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Pay it Forward: La Pine Community Kitchen provides much more than a hot meal to those in need
This month, NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee present the $500 Pay It Forward award to the La Pine Community Kitchen,…
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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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