Deschutes County is accepting applications from community members who are interested in serving on the County’s Facility Project Review Committee. There are currently two unpaid, volunteer positions open. The Facility Project Review Committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, at the Board’s request, about pending and future building and facility projects at the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power is monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring extremely cold temperatures this weekend, likely resulting in higher than normal demand for electricity in the West as customers try to stay warm inside their homes. Customers can conserve energy by shifting usage during periods of high demand, helping with
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and Washington on Monday, January 20, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This fee waiver is designed to remove barriers to access, allowing more people to experience the recreational opportunities offered on national
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 17th. 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.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning next week, the City of Bend will host a series of events to guide the Bend City Council as they launch into goal and budget setting for the 2025-2027 biennium. Community members are invited to attend one of three “Guide Your City’s Path Forward Open Houses,” to provide thoughts on
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 16th. 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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This month is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Central Oregon organizations are spreading awareness about the issue and how to combat it. Multiple events are being hosted throughout the month to inform the community about the signs of trafficking, and what to do if they encounter them.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited to announce the 2025 BGCB Summer Membership application will be open on Wednesday, January 22, at 12 p.m. Summer Membership is open to rising 1st graders through rising 8thgraders. For Summer Membership, BGCB is offering a full nine-week enrollment option, as well as 3
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s “My Summer in China” Chinese language day camp, a free immersion program being offered to area high schoolers and college students July 7-18 — made possible by a National Security Agency STARTALK grant — is taking applications now through March 6. Visit cocc.edu/mysummerinchina for complete details. The 2025 program
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Public welcome to craft cards for delivery to regional veterans hospital BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon is once again warming hearts through its beloved Valentine’s for Veterans community event, held on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, Monday, January 20. This annual volunteer event takes place in the morning and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support Scalehouse’s 2025 Bend Design Conference. The NEA will award 1,127 Grants for Arts Projects awards nationwide totaling more than $31.8 million
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a Central Oregon non-profit, is currently looking for a space to build and store beds before delivery. The organization had been operating rent free in a generous owner’s warehouse. Since that arrangement has ended they are looking for a temporary, or even permanent, space to call home. As
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As food insecurity reaches alarming levels in Central Oregon, Newport Avenue Market, Oliver Lemon’s, and Ollie’s Kitchen have exemplified the power of community by raising over $70,824 through their Food for February fundraiser. Throughout December, generous shoppers contributed to this impactful program, which was matched by the 100% employee-owned markets, ensuring
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce that the organization has received three significant grants totaling $200,000 to support its Meals on Wheels program and senior nutrition efforts. These grants will help the organization continue to meet the growing demand for meals and nutrition services among older
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to Bend’s High Desert Museum totaling $240,337, the federal agency announced Tuesday. Both grants support increased storytelling about and educational resources for the High Desert region, a largely rural, lesser-known expanse that stretches from the Rockies to the Cascades.
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LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) — One week after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles region, the Red Cross is still on the ground helping to provide shelter, feeding, reunification, health and mental health support, providing emergency supplies and more. They have over 400 volunteers supporting this relief operation. The Red Cross Cascades Region (Oregon and SW
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Deschutes County Circuit Court Judge Raymond Crutchley has set aside time on his docket on Friday, February 14, 2025 to conduct weddings for couples wishing to marry on Valentine’s Day. While the Circuit Court Judges rarely perform weddings, Judge Crutchley commented that “Valentine’s Day is a very special day. We are thrilled to once again
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 14th. 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) — Unleash your creativity to support animals in need! The Humane Society of Central Oregon is seeking submissions for HSCO’s 13th annual Pup Crawl logo. This beloved event unites HSCO and Central Oregon brewpubs to raise awareness and vital funds for the animals of Central Oregon. The winning logo will be prominently featured
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer and The Kroger Family of Companies announced a commitment to raise $1 million for families impacted by the devastating wildfires impacting the Los Angeles region. “We strive to fulfill our purpose, to Feed the Human Spirit, every day, and especially when disaster strikes,” said Rodney McMullen, CEO of Kroger.
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