Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to adopt revised 2040 Comprehensive Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted…
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Staffing issues close Madras DMV office Thursday
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras office of Oregon DMV is closed Thursday, officials announced. Much business with DMV can be…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide free hats, other items at Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend has been a participating vendor at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run since 2014. This event draws…
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KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio plans fall fund drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, is excited to announce our fall fund drive dates of Friday, October 11 through…
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La Pine Community Health Center celebrates 15 years of service
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — La Pine Community Health Center is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing high-quality, affordable…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, October 2nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has issued a statewide proclamation officially designating October as Head Start Awareness Month. The…
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State fire marshal urges Oregonians to focus on fire safety during October’s Fire Prevention Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service remind everyone of…
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‘It’s just such a beautiful community here’: Bend nonprofit HÚE helps at-risk youth during mental health crises
(Update: Adding video, comments from founder, board) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Located on Franklin Avenue in Bend, local nonprofit HÚE, or Hearts Unknown…
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Bend’s Compass Commercial Real Estate receives Top Workplace Award for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Compass Commercial Real Estate Services has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This…
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Sunriver, Tetherow resorts, Oxford Hotel Bend earn Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two Central Oregon resorts and a Bend hotel have earned a place in the coveted Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice…
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Bend’s AVID Cider launches ‘Northwest is Our Core’ program to raise funds for two conservation groups
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AVID Cider Co., Bend’s original cidery, just launched Northwest is Our Core, its new initiative to promote conservation and…
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Street Dog Hero’s largest low-cost Bend spay and neuter clinic helps 50 Central Oregon animals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This past weekend, Bend-based nonprofit Street Dog Hero hosted their largest low-cost spay and neuter clinic yet, providing…
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OnPoint Credit Union’s 2024 cybersecurity eBook helps you tackle latest digital threats
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. consumers lost a staggering $10.3 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase from the previous year’s total,…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for various advisory committees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with City of Bend government. The City has several Council-appointed…
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Oregon joins in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon joins in the celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. It’s a time to…
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BottleDrop community raises $40,000 to support wildfire relief efforts
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, announced Tuesday it raised $40,000 through…
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‘We’re really grateful’: High Desert Museum receives $10,000 state arts grant for ‘Kids Curate’ with La Pine students
(Update: Adding video, comments from Oregon Arts Commission, High Desert Museum) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Arts Commission Arts Learning…
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COCC to host Fall JobFest in October at each of its four campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Job seekers looking for new opportunities will find more than 40 local companies and agencies — representing health care,…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union receives ‘Top Workplaces’ honor for third straight year, one of four in C. Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union has been awarded a 2024 Top Workplaces honor by The Oregonian Top Workplaces. This is the third…
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