Bend Park and Rec spring recreation program registration opens next Monday and Tuesday
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trees are dusted with snow, but it is time to plan ahead for spring activities. Bend Park and…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, February 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, February 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Sunriver Women’s Club awards second grant to continue S. county education improvements, graduation rate rise
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Women’s Club announced Monday the award of $50,000 to the South County Collaborative to help improve…
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‘Leave it better than you found it’: Ray Solley, the Tower Theatre’s longtime leader, is retiring this summer
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray…
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St. Charles Foundation scholarships fuel health care careers
In 2024, St. Charles Foundation awarded nearly $90,000 in scholarships to 28 individuals pursuing health care careers, helping St. Charles…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 31st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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WATCH: An elk herd on the run surprises longtime SE Bend resident
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spotting an elk herd is not all that rare in the woods around Bend, but one moving this fast… “Forty years on our property in…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, January 30th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Sparrow Clubs fundraiser helps ill Bend 2-year-old, family
A fundraiser Tuesday evening, put on by two Summit High seniors, Sparrow Club and Lifty’s restaurant in Bend raised over $600 for Juliet, a…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, January 29th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, January 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Free tax preparation services available for Central Oregon low-income and senior taxpayers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents can once again access free tax preparation services designed to assist low-income and older adult…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance seeks 2025 partners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Food & Farm Alliance invites farmers, ranchers and food businesses in the tri-county area of Crook, Deschutes…
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Umpqua Bank’s 2024 Warm Hearts Winter Drive raises $340,000 for shelters, organizations
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Umpqua Bank announced Tuesday that its 2024 Warm Hearts Winter Drive successfully raised $343,966, for a grand total…
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SELCO Community Credit Union to accept applications for expanded scholarship program
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union will begin accepting applications on Saturday, Feb. 1 from eligible students interested in…
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St. Charles awards $155K in grants to 29 Centra Oregon organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $155,000…
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‘We’re all happy to be here’: C.O. first responders, supporters donate blood for the Battle of the Badges
Donors from around Central Oregon rolled up their sleeves for the American Red Cross on Monday, taking part in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive…
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Bend Park & Rec’s recreation needs survey will land in 5,000 mailboxes soon
(update: adding video, comments from Julie Brown) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking to better understand residents’…
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Redmond Airport to host several TSA Precheck events this year
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport said Friday it will be hosting multiple TSA Pre✓® enrollment events in collaboration with…
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Think Wild for Valentine’s Day: Bend wildlife rescue organization offers local gift packages, delivery service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts and delivery services…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet opens for the winter dance season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the high school winter formal season begins, Deschutes County students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and…
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