‘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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City of Bend seeks members for Council Compensation Review Committee
The City of Bend said Thursday it is looking for community members to join a new temporary, independent committee to make recommendations on future…
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Oregon State Marine Board offers planning tips for boaters during heat waves, low water
The dog days of summer are in full effect, with water levels lowering on many reservoirs and rivers in Oregon. And with low water levels, boaters…
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Portland Trail Blazers announce ‘Rip City Rally’ Sept. 18 in La Pine, includes school visits, community fair
The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health are excited to announce the route for their ninth annual Rip City Rally, including a Monday, Sept. 18…
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BLM presents national volunteer award to Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area
The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday awarded the Friends and Neighbors of Deschutes Canyon Area the “Group Excellence” national volunteer…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon names Donna Mills interim executive director
The Humane Society of Central Oregon has announced the appointment of Donna Mills as its interim executive…
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Prineville nonprofit CLEAR Alliance receives $25,000 grant to help reduce traffic fatalities nationwide
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children Learning through Education And Research (CLEAR) Alliance, a statewide educational nonprofit based in Prineville,…
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Anna Welch 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize award winner; acclaimed authors to be featured in prize ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How can or can’t species adapt to the effects of climate change? For decades, Thor Hanson, Ph.D. (thorhanson.net) —…
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Every Child C. Oregon receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank’s ‘Believe in Local’ campaign
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem…
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Need help amid record debt surge? OnPoint Community Credit Union offers five tips
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The New York Federal Reserve report released this month revealed an uptick in U.S. household debt to $17.06 trillion.…
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Red Cross braces for more record heat, high fire danger, offers tips for Oregonians to stay safe
More record-breaking heat is forecast for Oregon and SW Washington Tuesday. This creates a health risk for vulnerable populations, and a high…
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‘I feel very protected’: Three C.O. nonprofits helping immigrants enroll in expanded state health care
Three local nonprofit organizations — Mosaic Community Health, Latino Community Association and Volunteers in Medicine — have spent the last year…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, August 14th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Redmond planned road closures and delays update: August 12-18
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for August 12-18. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of August 11-18
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT Region 4’s construction update for the week of August 11-18. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ Winnie the Pooh bus safety program returns for new riders
New bus riders, kindergarten students and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus during the Winnie the…
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ODFW sets public meetings, including Bend, on draft version of updated sage-grouse habitat maps
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on the first draft version of their updated sage-grouse…
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