The Rosendin Foundation donates nearly $84,000 to six Central Oregon nonprofits
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to make a positive impact on communities through…
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Saturday’s 2024 Bend Christmas Parade will have fitting grand marshals: Terry Rahmsdorff’s wife and family
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Christmas Parade will begin this Saturday, December 7th at 12 noon on Wall Street. Bend’s most beloved community…
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18 Central Oregon nonprofits receive nearly $400K fall funding boost from Oregon Community Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A refurbished community center in Antelope. Therapy for kids in Sisters. High-quality outdoor recreation for people with…
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COCC vet techs holding pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary technician program is staging a pet food drive to benefit Redmond’s BrightSide…
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Bend Park and Rec District opens winter recreation registration Dec. 9-11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new year is ahead and there are plenty of recreation offerings to welcome in 2025. The Bend Park and Recreation District is…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, December 3rd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation awards over $2 million to rural support organizations
The Roundhouse Foundation has announced grants for 134 organizations that work in rural and Indigenous communities in Oregon, with $2,026,500 in…
Continue ReadingDeschutes Children’s Foundation celebrates Giving Tuesday, receives $30,000 in matching grant funds
This Giving Tuesday, Deschutes Children’s Foundation will inspire generosity, thanks to a partnership with the Maybelle Clark McDonald Fund. DCF…
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December is leading month for U.S. home fires; officials offer safety tips to avoid trouble
QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — Christmas trees, holiday decorations and festive meals – hallmarks of the holiday season – present potential fire hazards…
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‘We are incredibly grateful’: Shepherd’s House hosts Thanksgiving dinners in Bend and Redmond
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, shelter users) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center hosted their own…
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Save the Date: Holiday events happening across Central Oregon, Santa comes to the Old Mill
Matthew Draxton presents three of the many fun events you can enjoy this weekend. See many more or submit your own…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 29th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Sunrise Birthdays: November 28th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Partners in Care again receives five-star ratings for patient care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the third year in a row, Partners In Care has been recognized with a prestigious five-star rating on the Consumer Assessment…
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Diversified Heating and Cooling giving away heat pump for family in need this Thanksgiving
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â This Thanksgiving, Diversified Heating and Cooling is giving back to the community by providing a deserving family in need with…
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Red Cross Cascades Region offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire over the holidays
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) The two most common days for cooking fires in the United States are Thanksgiving and the day before. Cooking causes an…
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Pacific Power warning customers about billing scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from…
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‘Tons of Love’ and Giving Trees: Mud Bay aims for record-breaking holiday donations to NW animal shelters
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations — including 15 tons of pet food — to…
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Oregon State Parks offer $5 off annual parking permits during December, before fees rise in 2025
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale during December.…
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Special Thanksgiving dinner for animals at Humane Society of C.O.; also free pet food, beds for families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a Thanksgiving where tails are wagging amongst purrs and barks of excitement. You’ll find that on Thanksgiving Day at…
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