City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of July 3-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of July 3-9. We’re now in the middle of construction season!…
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Concerned Redmond officials encourage residents to ‘keep it legal and safe’ with fireworks
The City of Redmond, Redmond Fire & Rescue & Redmond Police Department officials are concerned about potential fireworks-related fires and personal…
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Envision Bend plans fall release of Vision Action Plan to address community challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Envision Bend is beginning final development of the community’s five-year Vision Action Plan that is designed to help the…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers Bend Fourth of July Pet Parade safety tips
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – While tradition calls for fun at the 4th of July Pet Parade, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, June 30th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 30th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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La Pine Fire District calls now available on PulsePoint app; can also assist with life-saving CPR, AED
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Rural Fire District is pleased to announce that our calls are now populating on the PulsePoint Respond mobile…
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Public reminded that Forest Service Road 16 is temporarily closed for road reconstruction
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are reconstructing the non-paved portion of Forest…
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Oregon BottleDrop announces 2023 statewide Hidden Bottle Hunt
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative is hosting the 2023 Hidden Bottle Hunt from July 5-9 by hiding six commemorative…
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PacificSource grant will help over 100 C.O. kids attend Camp Fire’s SummerKids camp program
For many families throughout Central Oregon, the cost for summer camp programs can be tough if not impossible to manage. But thanks to a new grant…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon prepares for influx of fireworks-frightened runaway pets
The days surrounding the 4th of July is the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s busiest week of the year.…
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Oregon DHS launches redesigned website with improved access and usability
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) website launched a fresh look Wednesday. The redesigned website is more…
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Job Corps launches summer recruitment drive in Oregon for 16- to 24-year-olds
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program has launched a summer recruitment drive in Oregon, offering immediate…
Continue Reading Forest Service reminder: When visiting national forests over the Fourth, leave the fireworks at home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service officials are asking everyone to help us prevent forest fires as we celebrate Independence Day. Here’s…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, June 28th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, June 28th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Oregon’s ‘Operation Dry Water’ holiday enforcement effort focuses on impaired boat operation
Marine law enforcement officers across the state will be joining the Oregon State Marine Board and the United States Coast Guard to increase…
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Oregon Lottery offers offbeat sports betting opportunities during the summer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – How many hot dogs does it take to win the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest? The contest returns on July 4 (last…
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Tickets now available for High Desert Rendezvous, signature fundraiser for High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous — one of the…
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Hayden Homes partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 75 beds for kids, also donates $10,000
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes recently partnered with the Deschutes County Chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace to build or refurbish 75 beds for…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon CEO Sabrina Slusser steps down after 12 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community members know that the Humane Society of Central Oregon is an organization that builds bonds and provides caring…
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Fireworks on the Fourth: Plans set for Bend’s Pilot Butte, Redmond’s Deschutes County Fair & Expo displays
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wouldn’t be the Fourth on the High Desert without the large, professional fireworks displays celebrating our country’s…
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