City of Bend and Oregon Community Foundation announce Welcoming Week 2024
The City of Bend, in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in…
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Webfoot Home Improvements launches 16th annual Project Serious, giving $20K in services to deserving C.O. coach
(Update: Adding video, comments by Gavin Hepp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Webfoot Home Improvements is proud to announce the kickoff of its 16th annual…
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Deschutes Public Library to host inaugural Festival of Voices Sept. 21 at Redmond’s Centennial Park
The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the…
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Bend Young Professionals program rebrands as Bend Emerging Talent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend Young Professionals program announced Tuesday it has rebranded to Bend Emerging Talent. The change reflects the…
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Humane Society of C.O. in Bend offers reduced adoption fees to help Clear the Shelters
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is joining with NewsChannel 21 and participating in the nationwide effort to Clear the…
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Oregon WIC Program marks 50 years of bringing nutrition services to families
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program turns 50 this year and is celebrating by highlighting its work…
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Honor Flight of Central Oregon hosting final meeting for 26 veterans’ trip to Washington, D.C.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Honor Flight of Central Oregon is gearing up for its final meeting in preparation for the upcoming Honor Flight trip to…
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Beaver Coach Sales hosts Boys & Girls Club of Bend for #WorkforceWednesday program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beaver Coach Sales, locally owned and operated RV dealership, proudly welcomed a group of children from the Boys & Girls…
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation recovers more than $5.6 million for consumers in first half of 2024
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, through its consumer advocacy, compliance and enforcement teams, recovered…
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Merkley, Wyden announce federal funding to upgrade Warm Springs radio station KWSO’s emergency alert system
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., have announced that KWSO-FM, a non-commercial community radio station owned and…
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EDCO announces new Bend Venture Conference partnership, 8 New Economy Track semifinalists
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the New Economy…
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Redmond Senior Center plans September wellness series focused on home safety, fall prevention
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Senior Center is excited to announce a special series of wellness events taking place throughout September in…
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Pay it Forward: Amid challenging fire season, Red Cross is there in time of need
The American Red Cross is this month’s $500 Pay it Forward recipient from Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch bros, amid a busy Oregon wildfire season…
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Wishes & Dishes hits the road in September to support C.O. life-changing wishes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The beloved community event, Wishes & Dishes, is back this September with an exciting new twist. Originally launched in 2023…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, August 30th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Staffing issues prompt Thursday closure of Madras DMV office
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras Oregon DMV office was closed Thursday, the agency said. Much business to be conducted with…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, August 29th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Pacific Power Foundation awards $240K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation is pleased to provide over $240,000 in grant awards to nonprofits and community organizations…
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery kicks off Birdies 4 Babies campaign to protect most vulnerable children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thank you to everyone who made the 10th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) event a huge success! With the support of so many…
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To assure your Labor Day boating plans stay fun and safe, Oregon State Marine Board has some tips
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend traditions are rooted in the outdoors, and to keep things safe, the Oregon State Marine Board suggests taking…
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