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DAYS OF YORE: April 4, 2024
10 years ago— Senator Ron Wyden will be back in Fossil to conduct his 700th town hall in the seat of Wheeler County, where by the way, he conducted his first town hall session as a United States Senator in 1996. The C-W Knights girls’ basketball team was invited...
Still a special sight: Your (and our) photos and video of Monday’s partial solar eclipse over the High Desert
It wasn't the "full deal" Central Oregonians experienced in the summer of 2017, but Monday's partial solar eclipse still broke through the thin layer of clouds to give a very special sight to High Desert residents. Here's a video shot by our NewsChannel 21 Chief Photojournalist Tyson B and some of the images you've shared The post Still a special sight: Your (and our) photos and video of Monday’s partial solar eclipse over the High Desert appeared first on KTVZ.
Prineville to start new discount program to encourage tourism
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Prineville Chamber of Commerce launched its new discount program to draw tourists in from visting Bend. The program aims to boost tourism and stimulate economic growth for businesses in the community. Matthew Draxton is speaking with the Director of Tourism from the Prineville Chamber of Commerce...
Crook County School Board approves contract hiring Dr. Melissa Skinner as new superintendent
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Crook County School Board made it official Monday evening that Dr. Melissa Skinner will serve as the next superintendent for the Crook County School District. Following a comprehensive search and extensive community involvement, the board unanimously approved her contract and introduced her at the school board meeting in Brothers. With The post Crook County School Board approves contract hiring Dr. Melissa Skinner as new superintendent appeared first on KTVZ.
New Mid Oregon Credit Union fundraiser to benefit SMART Reading program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Mid Oregon Credit Union launched a new community impact partnership and spring fundraiser on Monday to benefit the SMART Reading™ program. Mid Oregon members and the community are invited to donate cash or make account transfers at any one of Mid Oregon’s branches. One hundred percent of funds will stay in the community where they were collected and be used to support the SMART Reading programs in those local schools.
Crook County Library is strategic planning, preparing for changes to OverDrive
The Library Planning Project Team is gathering community input about our library’s future goals and directions, 2025-2030. As we plan for the future, please take a few minutes to complete the Crook County Library strategic planning survey at tinyurl.com/5n7mn33j. This survey is collecting your ideas for the Crook County Library Strategic Plan. It is also asking you to rate the Community Vision statements, Community Challenge statements and the Roles of the Library that are rising to the top through the strategic planning process. Please help...
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