Oregon Cultural Trust seeks state’s 11th poet laureate; nomination deadline Jan. 8
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Poet Laureate Program is now accepting nominations for the state’s next poet laureate. The program is funded by…
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City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of Nov. 4-10
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 4-10. 17th Pl. at SW Odem Medo Rd., 11/3 – 11/6…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Nov. 6-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Nov. 6-12. Brosterhous Road between Kobe Street and Rolen…
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2023 Sustainability Awards recognize four C.O. leaders for dedication to environment, equity and economy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, The Environmental Center presented its eighth Sustainability Awards, honoring those who are leading the way to a…
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OSU Master Gardener Program seeks Central Oregon applicants, offers training for volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, November 3rd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Red, White and Blue Celebration at Redmond’s VFW Post 4108 raises $12,000 for local veterans
The Leadership Redmond Class of 2023, along with the VFW Post 4108, organized the first annual Red, White and Blue Celebration. This benefit…
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‘A huge game-changer’: Shepherd’s House holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting for new Redmond shelter
Shepherd’s House Ministries has completed their latest shelter building in Redmond, the Redmond Center, and and held a ribbon-cutting and grand…
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Several Central Oregon breweries among more than 700 offering Kōkua Session IPA, to help Maui wildfire victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kōkua Project is one beer, brewed by many, to support our Maui ‘Ohana who have been affected by the tragic wildfires.…
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Central Oregon Health Council invites residents to weigh in on Community Health Survey results
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon community members interested in hearing the results of the recent community health survey and sharing feedback…
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Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to hold Veterans Day ceremony, livestream Salem event
(Update: More details of ceremony) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed…
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Sunriver Resort completes new 18-court indoor-outdoor pickleball complex
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination, is excited to unveil eight new indoor pickleball…
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Tumalo farmer receives $10,000 grant from Tractor Supply Co. for her microgreens business, Tender Greens
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and American Farmland Trust have awarded…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, November 2nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Inspire Bend’s makeovers benefit Central Oregonians who are helping their community
Inspire Bend has repainted and redecorated the teacher’s lounge at Bear Creek Elementary and two rooms at the KIDS Center. It plans a similar…
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Open enrollment period has begun for Oregonians’ 2024 private health insurance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wednesday marked the beginning of open enrollment for 2024 private health insurance, a crucial opportunity for Oregonians to…
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‘We can really make a difference’: New astronomy, rocketry nonprofit launches, focusing on science education
Robert Grossfeld, manager of the Oregon Observatory in Sunriver, is director of the new Cascade Astronomy & Rocketry Academy, a nonprofit…
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‘Endangered in the High Desert’ exhibition, marking ESA’s 50 years, opens Nov. 11 at the High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do a 100-pound chinook salmon, ten-inch-tall pygmy rabbit and vibrant San Rafael cactus all have in common? Under the…
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power will match your Oregon Energy Fund contributions 2-for-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to…
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Kindred Connections plans ribbon-cutting Friday for new KC Center, a place for Redmond youth and families
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kindred Connections proudly announces the grand opening of the KC Center in Redmond. After months of extensive renovation…
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