Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 15-21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 15-21. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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Red Cross reminder: Flu, COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect your ability to donate blood
Blood drive on Monday, Oct. 30 at Bend Police Dept. PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago,…
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State agencies offer webinar on filing homeowners insurance claims, repairing damaged homes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Filing a homeowners insurance claim and repairing your damaged home can be a complicated and overwhelming process. To help…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of October 16-22
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 16-22. Knott Road between SE 15th Street and SE…
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Forest Service Pacific NW Region announces hiring opportunity for permanent seasonal jobs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs from…
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving holds second annual ‘Walk Like MADD’ event in Bend
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD, put on its second annual Central Oregon walk and bike event , Walk Like MADD Oregon, on Saturday…
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County invites HS seniors to enter Y-Essay contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is excited to announce its second annual Y-Essay (Y = Yes-Youth-Why) contest. The…
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors DCSO Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp for commitment to DUII enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was recognized…
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Deschutes County Elections Office to test vote-counting system
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the Nov. 7 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote-counting…
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Buy a car, build a bed: Volvo of Bend partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volvo of Bend is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to provide beds for Central Oregon children who do not have one of…
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Assistance League of Bend providing new clothing to over 2,000 students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is providing new clothing to over 2,000…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Pay it Forward: ‘Friend to Friend’ helps seniors with unexpected expenses
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 award from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee goes to Jo Ann Dewey, whose ‘Friend to…
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US Postal Service announces holiday shipping and mailing deadlines
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the Postal Service…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, October 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue marks Fire Prevention Week with cooking safety tips, Community Day celebration
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association — the official sponsor of Fire…
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Twin sisters are driving force behind the Hook and Plow, a new farm-to-table restaurant at Bend’s Westside Yard
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new farm-to-table restaurant, the Hook and Plow, is now open at Westside Yard, located at 210 SW Century Drive in Bend. …
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As early snow tantalizes Mt. Bachelor fans, resort, skiers and riders donate $32,000 to C.O. nonprofits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Amid several inches of tantalizing early snowfall piling up Wednesday at Mt. Bachelor, the resort reported that skiers and…
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City of Bend holds third roundtable on proposed transportation fee; neighborhood town hall coming up
Bend city councilors joined with community partners Wednesday for a third roundtable on a proposed transportation utility fee. Bend Bikes, the Bend…
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Yearly rescue of stranded fish in Deschutes River moved up to the weekend due to low flows; volunteers needed
The annual fall rescue of thousands of fish stranded in a side channel of the Deschutes River was to begin next Monday, but has been moved up to this…
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