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Discover Your Forest seeks winter volunteers to serve as forest stewards

October 21, 2024 9:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information…

High Desert Chamber Music receives operating support from the Oregon Arts Commission

October 21, 2024 8:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission for $4,110 toward general operating support.…

‘It really changed the trajectory of my life’: Heart of Oregon Corps expanding program for youth to work on public lands

October 21, 2024 6:10 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recently, the Heart of Oregon Corps got what it called a “game-changer” grant to expand one of its programs for young adults. …

Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks community support at its annual Winter Coat Drive on Saturday

October 21, 2024 2:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures drop, many in Central Oregon are at risk of life-threatening conditions without proper winter clothing. A warm…

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…

Heart of Oregon Corps receives a ‘game-changer’ grant to expand its High Desert Conservation Corps for young adults

October 17, 2024 10:13 am KTVZ News Partners

Heart of Oregon Corps recently was excited to announce a transformative expansion of its year-round, young adult High Desert Conservation Corps…

Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, October 21st

October 21, 2024 10:47 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…

Stroke Awareness Oregon launches BEFAST awareness campaign in November

October 21, 2024 12:04 am KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon is excited to announce its November BEFAST Awareness Campaign. This campaign, slated for November…

Bethlehem Inn ranked sixth-best medium-sized organization in ‘100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon’ list

October 20, 2024 10:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced that it ranked No. 6 (out of 100) of the best Medium Organization to work for in the 2024 100 Best…

‘Fraudsters and grifters’: Three Sisters Historical Society’s Fireside Series returns with the story of a dam fiasco

October 20, 2024 10:50 am KTVZ

The Three Sisters Historical Society hosted its Fireside Series at Sisters Fire Hall on Sunday people about sisters history. In this session, Mike…

Glasstoberfest in Bend offered chance to experience the art of glassblowing, watch demonstrations

October 19, 2024 11:43 am KTVZ

A mother-and-son-owned small business in Bend provided glassblowing demonstrations Saturday. It was the fourth annual Glasstoberfest hosted by AD…

Bend Housing Director Lynne McConnell moving on to become Housing Works executive director

October 19, 2024 10:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works has announced the hiring of Lynne McConnell, currently Housing Director for the City of Bend, as the next…

Camp Fire C.O., Alliance for Camp Health launch innovative mental, emotional and social health (MESH+) services to youth, staff

October 18, 2024 11:18 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Inclusive national youth development organization Camp Fire has partnered with Alliance for Camp Health (ACH) to enhance youth…

Family Access Network receives $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

October 18, 2024 10:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network (FAN) has received a generous $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to support…

‘Know Cycle’ this November with programs at the Deschutes Public Library

October 18, 2024 10:21 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shift gears to embrace new and evolving cycles this November with the Deschutes Public Library. Hear from a tandem cyclist on an…

Weekend race prompts temporary closure of portions of Millican Plateau, North Millican OHV trail systems

October 18, 2024 3:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed Saturday-Monday, Oct. 19-21 for an…

Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 18th

October 18, 2024 9:58 am KTVZ

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 18th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…