COCC hosts 25th annual Turkey Trot fun-run/walk scholarship fundraiser and Toddler Trot
(Update: Adding video, comments from Swinn) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College held its 25th annual Turkey Trot, Saturday.…
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Commute Options urges community participation in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the courageous steps taken by Ruby Bridges as the first Black student to attend an…
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Mt. Bachelor announces 2024/25 partners, Play Forever grant beneficiaries
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce Play Forever grant beneficiaries for 2024/25. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment…
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St. Charles Madras to host Native Market, Warm Springs land acknowledgment presentation
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members throughout Central Oregon are invited to a day of celebration in recognition of Native American, American…
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Taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive can speed healing for area children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in KIDS Center’s Gift Card Drive. Gift cards…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 8th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Pay it Forward: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch helps our vets in a variety of ways
As Veterans Day approaches, it seemed only fitting for NewsChannel 21, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union to award the $500 Pay it Forward…
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Honor and respect: Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scouts and volunteers to install about 275 flags on Veterans Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor Bend’s members of our nation’s Armed Forces on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scout…
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‘We meet patients where they’re at’: BestCare opens specialized Bend clinic to treat substance abuse disorders
BestCare Treatment Services said lasted Thursday it has opened Bend’s first full-time specialized clinic dedicated to the comprehensive care of…
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Madras, Corvallis, Lakeview DMV offices closed Thursday due to staffing issues
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issue, the Madras, Corvallis and Lakeview DMV offices will be closed Thursday, November 7. Much of the Oregon…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, November 7th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, November 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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OSU-Cascades hosts national First-Generation College Celebration events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To mark the national First-Generation College Celebration, Oregon State University – Cascades will host two events that…
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power is matching Oregon Energy Fund contributions 2-for-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is making it simple to make a difference in communities by helping struggling neighbors stay warm this…
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Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center celebrates National Shelter Appreciation Week with $75 adoption fee special
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In honor of National Shelter Appreciation Week, BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond is celebrating by offering a special…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal awards $3 million in grants to boost communities’ wildfire resilience
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Â As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to…
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The 2024 Central Oregon Gives campaign launches Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving initiative is gearing up to accept contributions at centraloregongives.com, rallying…
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High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s Spotlight Chamber Players
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announced the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players…
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Central Oregon Locavore launches 2024 Menu of Giving, invites businesses to support local food security
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Locavore is thrilled to announce its 2024Â Menu of Giving, offering new opportunities for businesses to support a…
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City of Bend dusts off its winter equipment, getting ready for snowy streets; Les Schwab Tires offers advice
(Update: Adding video, comments by city staff, Les Schwab Tire Centers store manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT isn’t the only agency keeping busy…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, November 4th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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