Has even ‘affordable housing’ in Bend become too costly to create?
The city of Bend partners with several organizations to build what is referred to as affordable housing. However, some organizations say there are…
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Save the Date: Oregon Whiskey Festival, Bend Brewing Co. fall concert and R’Oktoberfest
This week, Carly Keenan has some details about the Oregon Whiskey Festival, the latest in the Bend Brewing Company Fall Concert Series and…
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Permit system can be crucial when wildfires strike, prompt evacuations, area sweeps, trail closures
At the first sign of fire, Forest Service staff get boots on the ground to see what areas need to be closed. Casey Andrews, dispersed recreation team…
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City of Bend invites community to celebrate inclusivity and belonging at 2023 Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week will take place Sept. 8-17 citywide, with events that celebrate inclusivity and belonging in…
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Save the Date: Little Woody returns, Sisters Fall Street Festival
The Labor Day holiday weekend has a variety to enjoy, from the Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider & Whiskey Festival in downtown Bend to the…
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‘Priceless’: Dedicated Mt. Bachelor skier ends up with one of the old Skyliner Lift chairs
In June, Mt. Bachelor held an auction to raffle off 50 lift chairs from the Skyliner Express, which is being dismantled to make way for a six-person…
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Clear the Shelters: Street Dog Hero travels near and far to help dogs
NewsChannel 21 is partnering with NBC this month to Clear the Shelters. This week, Carly Keenan visits Street Dog Hero, the Bend nonprofit that…
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Is ‘Greater Idaho’ movement stalled at the county level? Group shifting its focus to state lawmakers
The Jefferson County Commission met this week for its required (by voters) semi-annual meeting to discuss the Greater Idaho movement. The effort to…
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Save The Date: What a great summer weekend in Central Oregon!
Enjoy this August weekend on the High Desert! Carly has some great ideas, and you can find plenty more at http://events.ktvz.com…
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A look at Bend’s new program to help residents build more ADUs on their property
Three months ago, the city of Bend launched a program to help homeowners who wish to build an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on their property. It…
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Save The Date: Our weekly look at events in C.O.
To say this weekend would be “fair” would be an understatement. Carly Keenan has the details you need to…
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Fishing Report: Hit East, Paulina Lakes and Lower Deschutes for trout
This week, NewsChannel 21’s Carly Keenan has the late-summer lowdown on where the fish – more specifically, trout – are…
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Save The Date: It’s a busy, star-studded weekend
Carly Keenan has all you need to know! But there’s even more options at our online calendar at…
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‘Super-exciting’: Sunriver Resort converting 18 tennis courts to pickleball
Sunriver Resort says it will open 10 outdoor pickleball courts on August 8 — National Pickleball Day. Another eight indoor courts are slated to open…
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After director’s departure, Coordinated Houseless Response Office may move to new oversight
Since the resignation of its first-ever director, there’s been a lot of uncertainty about what will happen with the county’s Coordinated Houseless…
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Save The Date: Another great High Desert weekend at hand
Carly Keenan never seems to disappoint! Once again, she has some great events to check out. For even more, visit…
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Slight chance for thunderstorms heading into Saturday and staying warm
Happy Friday! Central Oregon is staying hot as we head into the weekend. Friday temperatures will be in the mid-80s to mid-90s. Overnight, the region…
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Save The Date: Summerfest returns to downtown Bend
It’s a weekend of art, food and music on the streets of Bend, and there’s lots of other things going on, too, from the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show to…
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Haze stays with us, slight chance for thunderstorms ahead of weekend
Happy Thursday! Today the region will see widespread haze and it’s sticking around until Friday. Although we see haze, conditions are clear and…
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Hot temperatures and hazy skies take us to the weekend
Happy Wednesday! Central Oregon is seeing widespread haze that will stick around until Thursday, but our skies are clear. Haze is not to be mistaken…
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