Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, Sept. 6th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Redmond’s AccuAir Heating and Cooling a finalist for 2024 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific announced Thursday the finalists of its 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics. The Torch…
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Fall reminder: School safety tip line SafeOregon is available to report possible threats against students, schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – SafeOregon and the Oregon State Police remind students, parents, school staff and community members that everyone plays a…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union installs RightHear system to improve access for visitors who are blind, low-vision
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step…
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Volunteers sought by Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Sept. 14 Bend bed build to help kids
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is seeking volunteers for a Saturday, Sept. 14 bed build as part of a nationwide effort called…
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Deschutes County offering grants for community projects that reduce wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging local communities to apply for County Fuel Reduction grants by Monday, Sept. 30. Fuel reduction…
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‘Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship’ opens Sept. 20 at High Desert Museum, explores work of celebrated indigenous artist
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship, an exhibition from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation by one of…
Continue ReadingHumane Society of C.O. offering half-off to waived adoption fees for Clear the Shelters event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is joining the nationwide effort to Clear the Shelters by drastically reducing adoption fees…
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Pacific Power Foundation awards $2,000 to Family Access Network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network said it has received $2,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation to provide the support Central Oregon…
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Oregon’s Summer EBT deadline extended to Sept. 30
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The application deadline for the new Summer EBT program has been extended to midnight on Monday, Sept. 30. The program offers…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims September Preparedness Month; Oregon OEM launches ‘Be 2 Weeks Ready’ Toolkit
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed September Preparedness Month in Oregon. “I want to call out the…
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Deschutes County commissioners proclaim Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; several events planned around area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In concurrence with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday…
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Bend Realtor Howard Friedman named 2024 Good Neighbor Awards finalist
CHICAGO (KTVZ) – The National Association of Realtors® has selected Howard Friedman, a Realtor® from Bend, among 10 finalists for its 2024 Good…
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Red Cross urges preparing your household now for more extreme weather events, natural disasters
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross Cascades Region is encouraging everyone to take critical action during National Preparedness Month…
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Forest Service hiring firefighters across NW; in-person, entry-level recruitment event Sept. 12 in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighters into permanent seasonal positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews,…
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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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