Competition features announced for 20th annual Bend Film Festival
BendFilm announced Thursday the 22 feature films across four competition categories which will screen at the 20th Annual Bend Film Festival,…
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Clear the Shelters: Street Dog Hero travels near and far to help dogs
NewsChannel 21 is partnering with NBC this month to Clear the Shelters. This week, Carly Keenan visits Street Dog Hero, the Bend nonprofit that…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, August 24th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Deschutes County announces fall grant program to fund community projects that reduce wildfire risk
For a second year, Deschutes County invites communities to apply for grants that will provide funding for projects that reduce the risk of…
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Bend nonprofit launches low-cost veterinary clinics to serve those with financial hardships
Ask many animal owners in Central Oregon, and they will say that the cost of veterinary care is shockingly expensive and potentially out of reach.…
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Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System
The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System as part of their community benefit program. As preparations…
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St. Charles offers grants for community organizations to address loneliness, belonging in Central Oregon
St. Charles Health System is now accepting applications from community organizations for grants aimed at reducing loneliness and increasing welcoming…
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High Desert Chamber Music sets auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept.…
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Heart of Oregon Corps hosts successful job fair in Redmond
Heart of Oregon Corps, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth in Central Oregon, proudly announced the…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, August 21
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police Dept. to join others in statewide safety belt enforcement ‘blitz’
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department will be joining agencies throughout Oregon in a statewide safety belt…
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Summer celebration planned at Bend Senior Services Center, thanks to new partnership
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After years of celebrating through car windows during the pandemic, the Council on Aging of Central…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of August 20-26
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August…
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Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center sees summer uptick in strays, seeks adopters
This week in our month-long Clear the Shelters campaign, partnering with NBC to encourage adoptions (with a 50 percent fee discount, as well as…
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Forest Road 42 on Ochoco National Forest to close Aug. 28 through November for road reconstruction
Beginning Monday, August 28, a section of Forest Service Road 42 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed through November for road maintenance…
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High Desert Museum’s High Desert Rendezvous online silent auction goes live; bid on ski passes, concerts and more
High Desert Rendezvous — the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraising event — launched a VIP experience-packed silent online auction Friday…
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‘Know Language’ this September with the Deschutes Public Library
Language is one of the most important parts of any culture, and this September the Deschutes Public Library is exploring a variety of ways in which…
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City of Bend road and traffic report – week of August 21-27
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 21-27. NE Bear Creek Road between NW 15th Street…
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Pay it Forward: Family Access Network helps kids prepare for school
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 award from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros goes to the Family Access Network (FAN), which…
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Oregon DHS says software upgrade could impact customer service call wait times
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services is alerting people in Oregon that they might experience longer wait times when they…
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