Community Conversations Archives

Free fishing days in Oregon are coming up the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29-30

November 13, 2024 9:53 pm KTVZ News Sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make fishing part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in…

Community Conversations: Bend Veterans Day Parade an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, honor veterans

November 8, 2024 9:38 am Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Bend veterans Lyle Hicks and J.W. Terry to talk about Monday’s Veterans Day Parade in downtown…

Community Conversations: Central Oregon Symphony begins fall concert season in new venue

November 1, 2024 9:08 pm Lynsey Harris

NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris talks with Central Oregon Symphony Music Director Michael Gesme about the first concerts of the fall season, this…

Community Conversations: Central Oregon Sober Young Adults is creating a supportive, substance-free community

October 28, 2024 2:09 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Central Oregon Sober Young Adult’s founder, Claire Kasari, to discuss the struggles of sobriety and a community that can…

Community Conversations: The People’s Apothecary spotlights the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms

October 21, 2024 12:45 pm Lynsey Harris

More people are turning to natural remedies for better health. Lynsey Harris sits down with The People’s Apothecary Manager Sarah Olson to discuss…

Community Conversations: Rimrock Trails provides key behavioral health treatment services

October 14, 2024 9:41 am Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Rimrock Trails Community Engagement Coordinator Darlene Rogers and Community Relations Manager Michelle Duff to discuss…

Community Conversations: The 21st Bend Film Festival is coming up soon, October 10th-13th

September 27, 2024 5:54 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Bend Film Festival Executive Director Giancarlo Gatto and Programming Director Selin Sevinc to discuss what cinephiles…

Community Conversations: Bethlehem Inn hosting local food drive, Harvest of Hope

September 23, 2024 1:06 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Bethlehem Inn Volunteer Manager Jordan Walker and Development Manager Caroline Greenlaw to discuss how to give the gift…

Community Conversations: Central Oregon Collective is all about supporting inclusivity

September 20, 2024 11:10 am Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris is talking with Scott Pelham, the executive director of Central Oregon Collective, which for over 40 years has been dedicated to…

Community Conversations: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon helps pets and owners in need

September 16, 2024 3:53 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris is joined by Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon co-owner and veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Bentley about how the veterinary…

Community Conversations: Heart of Oregon Corps hosting ‘Endless Summer Nights’ fundraiser

September 13, 2024 4:02 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Heart of Oregon Corps Executive Director Laura Handy to talk about their upcoming fundraiser Saturday for the…

Community Conversations: The Red Cross is in need of Central Oregon volunteers

September 9, 2024 1:33 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sat down with Red Cross Cascades Region Executive Director Morgan Schmidt to talk about ways the Red Cross supports the community and…

Community Conversations: Assistance League of Bend is ‘Raising A Glass For The Kids’

September 6, 2024 5:44 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Assistance League of Bend Co-Chair Gia Hartmeier to discuss their biggest fundraiser of the year and the impact new…

Community Conversations: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrates 30 years of service

August 30, 2024 5:35 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Boys and & Girls Clubs of Bend CEO Bess Goggins to discuss their milestone anniversary and ways the community can…

‘Oregon Monsters’ come to life in new Oregon Lottery Scratch-its

August 26, 2024 4:31 pm KTVZ News Sources

SALEM, Ore, (KTVZ) – As the season turns darker, Oregon Lottery’s new Oregon Monsters Scratch-it will soon be creeping into stores. The $5…

Community Conversations: Tips from Think Wild on bat roosting season

August 26, 2024 3:16 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sat down with Think Wild Wildlife Services Coordinator Jacob Sandler to discuss the importance of bats to the ecosystem and how to…

Community Conversations: Many residents may be unaware of the Bend Beautification Program

August 23, 2024 3:49 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Chuck Swann, the city of Bend’s Streets Division manager, to learn more about the Bend Beautification Program – its…

Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far

August 16, 2024 11:48 pm KTVZ News Sources

NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris is joined by Street Dog Hero Executive Director Kristen Elrod – and Spike – to talk about the Bend nonprofit’s rescue…

Community Conversations: Treehouse Therapies receives grant for accessible playground

August 9, 2024 6:30 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris is joined by Treehouse Therapies Founder Christen Eby, along with patients Robert and Jeanine Parsons, to discuss the upcoming park…

Community Conversations: COCC Community Education offers wide variety of programming for all ages

August 5, 2024 3:17 pm Lynsey Harris

Lynsey Harris sits down with Central Oregon Community College Community Education Program Director Sarah Wolcott to discuss summer youth programs and…