Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, May 21st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Pay it Forward: Diaper Bank of Central Oregon helps families in need
This month’s $500 Pay it Forward award from Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee of Central Oregon goes to the new Diaper Bank of Central…
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‘This place is fantastic!’: New program at Bethlehem Inn in Redmond helps residents move into stable housing
(Update: Adding video, comments from resident, staff) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â The Bethlehem Inn’s Redmond facility, formerly an emergency shelter,…
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Bend Education Association and members award $14,500 in scholarships to 19 Bend-La Pine graduates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — the Bend Education Association and its members have awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 19 graduating students of Bend-La Pine…
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Oregon Community Foundation awards $5.26 million in small but vital operating grants to 281 nonprofits across the state
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nonprofit and community leaders throughout Oregon are seeing their work strengthened through new grants that provide…
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Kate Donegan chosen as new principal for Ensworth Elementary in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ensworth Elementary School in northeast Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent…
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Ideal Option says 2023 Oregon patient report shows effectiveness of treatment for fentanyl, methamphetamine
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids and other substances,…
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Roundabout Books’ sixth annual Head Start Book Drive aims to collect 1,200 new books for kids in program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Roundabout Bookshop has announced its 6th Annual Head Start Book Drive, in partnership with SELCO Community Credit Union. Our…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, May 20th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, May 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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‘I’m pretty proud of our team’: Hundreds of kids race in the Mini Pole Pedal Paddle at Seventh Mountain Resort
On Saturday, adults took on and accomplished the demands of the 46th SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle. On Sunday, it was the kids’ turn to race their hearts…
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Bend Parade of Flags returns with downtown flag display to mark Armed Forces Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Armed Forces Day marked the beginning of the 19th year of the Bend Parade of Flags, overseen by the Bend Heroes…
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Hiring a contractor for spring/summer home projects? State agency urges you check their license, report scammers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Construction Contractors Board, the state agency that licenses contractors in Oregon, follows a mission to protect…
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Avelo Airlines celebrates three years of non-stop Redmond-LA flights, adds fifth day of service, offers deal
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Avelo Airlines marked three years of service Thursday between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and L.A.’s most popular…
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‘Puzzled:’ In-home child care operators struggle to fill slots; NeighborImpact says accessibility, ‘stigma’ are key issues
Many parents in Central Oregon say they have been struggling to find ample child care, resulting in a consensus that that the region, like many other…
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Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program receives $10,000 donation from OnPoint Credit Union
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $10,000 to the Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program’s Enhancement Fund. The…
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The Museum at Warm Springs receives $20,000 in operating support from Oregon Community Foundation
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs, which recently reopened after a five-month closure to install a new HVAC system, has…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holding free shred event Saturday in La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free community shred event and drug disposal with the assistance…
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IRS warns taxpayers of scams if they sought big refunds due to bad advice, leading to false claims
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert this week following ongoing concerns about a series of tax scams and…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, May 17th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Enjoy free camping, day-use and activities to celebrate State Parks Day on June 1
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks on Saturday, June 1,…
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