Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, May 15th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Escaped debris burns are a top cause of wildfires; ODF has tips on doing so safely
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard…
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Assistance League of Bend holding its first ‘Bling It On’ shopping fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend is holding their first “Bling it On” shopping fundraiser to help support Operation School Bell®…
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Longtime Deschutes County Clerk Mary Sue ‘Susie’ Penhollow passes away at 79
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mary Sue “Susie” Penhollow, a well-known and beloved Bend native who served for 20 years as Deschutes County clerk, traveled…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holding two-night Community Academy in Sisters
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Community Academy in Sisters Wednesday and Thursday of this week, May 15-16 from 6-9 p.m.…
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OSU-Cascades to showcase a wide range of undergraduate research at upcoming annual symposium
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 80 undergraduate students from 12 degree programs at Oregon State University – Cascades will exhibit and talk about…
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Tower Theatre Foundation announces four HS seniors recipients of Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation and Marianne Watson established the Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts in…
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Yung Gravy to perform at 2024 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2024 Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is thrilled to announce that Yung Gravy will headline the FREE Kendall…
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St. Charles Health System awards $5,000 grant, event sponsorship to Family Access Network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $5,000 grant from St. Charles Health System as part of their community benefit…
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Envision Bend’s Summer Vision Road Show to begin with Drake-to-Juniper Park Pedestrian Corridor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since the release of the five-year Vision Action Plan, Envision Bend has been working with vision lead partners to align…
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John Day River Boater’s Guide available for 2024 river season
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To create a better recreation experience, Bureau of Land Management officials at the Prineville District have released a…
Continue ReadingConstitution Party of Oregon to hold party nominating convention on May 25 in Alfalfa
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Currently, at least two candidates are seeking the nomination of the Constitution Party of Oregon for the office of President…
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You could help update the framework for regulating the cannabis industry
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you interested in helping the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to draft rules and policies? The OLCC is looking to…
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Discover Your Forest, Deschutes National Forest seek applicants for Young Women’s Natural Resources Career Day Camp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest are seeking applicants for a Young Women’s Natural Resources Career…
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Deschutes County reminds property owners to pay taxes by May 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County said Monday it wants to remind property owners who elected to pay their 2023-2024 property taxes in three…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon expands affordable rural summer camp opportunities thanks to grants, partnerships
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – With summer camp season just around the corner, Camp Fire Central Oregon is working busily behind the scenes to make camp…
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Dutch Bros to hold annual ‘Drink One for Dane’ giveback to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Help Dutch Bros support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and their mission to end ALS! For every drink sold…
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Northern lights a lesser show Saturday night, but aurora’s earlier, colorful display was a dazzler across High Desert
Thank you for all the many wonderful photos of your views of our rare display of the aurora borealis. The Share tab is where you can send…
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SELCO Credit Union awards $77,500 in college scholarships to 21 students, including five from Central Oregon
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union’s annual scholarship program received a record number of applications in 2024 after…
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Community Conversations: Mindful Bend attracts local support for African children in need
This week in Community Conversations, Lynsey Harris speaks with Sierra Lavelle, the founder of Mindful Bend, a nonprofit that provides support for…
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