Deschutes National Forest opens commercial Matsutake mushroom harvest season on Sept. 3
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2024 season for commercially harvesting Matsutake mushrooms will open for the Deschutes National Forest on the day…
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COCC set to host art show featuring Portland surrealist Paula Bullwinkel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is exhibiting the work of Portland surrealist Paula Bullwinkel in a show titled “Summer…
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EDCO welcomes Brenna Fulks as new Jefferson County director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is excited to announce the appointment of Brenna Fulks as the new Jefferson…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 26th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Community Conversations: Many residents may be unaware of the Bend Beautification Program
Lynsey Harris sits down with Chuck Swann, the city of Bend’s Streets Division manager, to learn more about the Bend Beautification Program – its…
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Tower Theatre Foundation announces 2024-25 LessonPLAN Education Series
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation announced their LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now) Education Series for the 2024-25 school year. The annual…
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30th annual High Desert Garden Tour looking for Bend-area gardens to feature
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State University Extension Service in Central Oregon is looking for gardens and landscapes to feature at the High…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, August 22nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Several organizations get together for Blitz Build to create five more sleeping units for Redmond’s Oasis Village
A village for the homeless in Redmond is adding more living space with the help of several area nonprofits. The nonprofit First Story hosted…
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Envision Bend brings together community organizations and residents to discuss access to child care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community leaders and organizations met up at the Deschutes Public Library Tuesday night to discuss having access to…
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City of Redmond seeks volunteers to help conduct annual bicycle and pedestrian counts
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the continued effort to build a safe network to encourage biking and walking in Redmond, the City of Redmond Bicycle and…
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BottleDrop to support wildfire relief efforts, match up to $50,000 in donations
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC), operator of the BottleDrop network, announced this week that it is…
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High Desert Museum launches Indigenous Speakers series to celebrate native cultures and knowledge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is set to unveil a brand-new event series, the Indigenous Speakers Series, promising a vibrant showcase…
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‘Best thing in the world!’ Little Sister says of her ‘Big’; Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. urgently seeking more mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon said recently it is urgently seeking caring and dedicated adults to become mentors for the 109 children…
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CASA of Central Oregon seeks compassionate volunteers for training sessions starting next month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court-Appointed Special Advocates…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, August 20th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, August 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide is very full, offering adoption-fee discount, upcoming fundraisers
Axel and Harley are two of the many dogs (and cats) at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, looking for their fur-ever home, so they are offering the…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept.…
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SFF Presents undertakes zero waste initiative
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — SFF Presents is committed to reducing its environmental impact at their events with a special focus on waste management.…
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Heaven Can Wait 5K celebrates 25 years of raising funds for Central Oregon’s breast cancer community
Registration now open for 5k fundraiser set Oct. 6 at Redmond High School REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to take part in the…
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