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) — 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) — 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,…
Continue ReadingCity 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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