‘I was very overjoyed’: Central Oregon Symphony adds two Caldera High students to ensemble
Two Caldera High School musicians recently were accepted to join the Central Oregon Symphony, a rare and exciting…
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‘They’re not alone’: Nearly 400 people take part in this year’s C. Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Riverbend Park
(Update: Adding video, comments from walk manager, participant) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 7 million…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, October 14th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Fungi Fest returns to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: Visitors learn about, check out many mushroom varieties
(Update: Adding video, comments from Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of people turned out early Saturday…
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‘It reaffirms why we’re doing this’: Hundreds gather at Drake Park to support local bid to buy Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Earlier this year, POWDR announced its intent to sell Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Now, a local duo is leading an effort for…
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Oregon Dept. of Education, Oregon School Boards Association celebrate National School Lunch Week
SALEM, Ore (KTVZ) – The week of October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week. The Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon School Boards…
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Deschutes County Clerk’s Office to conduct pre-election test of vote-counting system
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the November 5th General Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote…
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Two former employees of Saving Grace say they were denied the very services the organization provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Monica and Michelle are former employees at Saving Grace, the only nonprofit in Central Oregon providing resources for…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 11th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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League of Oregon Cities Annual Conference returns to Central Oregon next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Oregon Cities is expecting nearly 1,000 attendees for its 99th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, the largest…
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Next week’s Great Oregon Shakeout drill encourages Oregonians to practice earthquake safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires,…
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Prineville DMV office closed for Thursday due to staffing issues
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing, the Prineville DMV office will be closed Thursday, agency officials announced. Much user business can be…
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High Desert Christian Academy working to transform former hospital into educational hub
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recent months, High Desert Christian Academy staff and community partners have been blazing the trail and garnering…
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Bend Chamber launches new ‘NEXTUp Leaders’ program to support leadership skills development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to…
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Council on Aging of C. Oregon offers free counseling on key changes as Medicare open enrollment begins
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medicare Open Enrollment is just one week away, and the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s free Medicare counseling services…
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The Moose Fraternity highlights their community efforts in Central Oregon, welcomes chairman to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Moose Fraternity, a service organization with over a million members across the United States, Canada and the United…
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One Class at a Time: Sisters High School students get a green-thumb education in the garden and the greenhouse
This month, our One Class at a Time $1,000 award from Mid Oregon Credit Union goes to the Sisters High School greenhouse program, which goes well…
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The Bend Food Project announces it will integrate with The Giving Plate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Food Project, a renowned nonprofit organization focused on food insecurity, is proud to announce a strategic…
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Bend Police Department mails online community survey invitations to 20,000 households across city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department on Monday mailed invitations to 20,000 households in the city, asking them to fill out our biannual…
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The Environmental Center seeks ‘Garden for Every School’ grant applications
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Garden for Every School program is pleased to announce that annual garden grants are open and…
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