American Legion, Auxiliary hand out poppies in Bend to honor fallen servicemembers
The American Legion Stevens-Chute post 4 and Auxiliary are giving out bright red poppies to honor fallen warriors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and…
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Bend VFW packs up flags for Scouts to place on veterans’ graves at Deschutes Memorial Gardens
Bob Cusick, quartermaster of Bend VFW Post 1643, was busy packing up 1,500 flags Friday to be placed by area Boy Scouts on the graves of veterans at…
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‘Murph’ workout on Memorial Day will test endurance for a great cause
Lt. Michael Murphy and most of his unit were killed in Afghanistan. Now, he’s remembered for his intense workout. About 100 Central Oregonians will…
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Furry Friends: Meet Nina, who’s playful and full of energy
This week on Furry Friends, we introduce you to Nina, a healthy and energetic 3-year-old who loves to play with balls and toys. She came to Redmond’s…
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NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist Bob Shaw announces his retirement, after 24 years on the air
Veteran NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist Bob Shaw announced on Friday’s Sunrise program that he is retiring after 24 years on the…
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Downtown Sisters prepares for Fourth Friday Artwalk
The Fourth Friday Artwalk kicks off Memorial Day weekend in downtown Sisters, and the Sisters Art Association says it’s a great time to meet local…
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Bend state Rep. Emerson Levy speaks on Senate walkout and key bills in limbo
As the Oregon Senate Republicans’ walkout continues, Bend state Rep. Emerson Levy, D-District 53, spoke with NewsChannel 21 on Thursday about some…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Nelson seeks to raise tax rate to maximum allowed, sparking some testy talk
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson asked the county Budget Committee to raise his office’s property tax rate to the maximum allowed level, citing…
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Out & About: Beautiful Central Oregon in view
Where the deer and the antelope play, apparently. Send us yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some great ones this week!
We love to see your big ol’ fish each Thursday evening during NewsChannel 21 at Six. Keep sending them in from the Share tab at…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, May 25th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 25th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Salute to Seniors: For Realms High’s Class of 2023, pandemic wasn’t the only challenge to overcome
Our next Salute to Seniors of Central Oregon’s Class of 2023 focuses on the seniors of Realms High School, a magnet school with a focus on…
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‘We Are Remembering: Not Just a Number’: 16th annual Memorial Day event needs your help
Each year on Memorial Day, “We Are Remembering…Not Just A Number” gathers at Bend’s Troy Field to display and read the names of every U.S. service…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: We love sharing your photos
Wonderful pet pics this week! See many more and submit your own sweet pet’s photo at this page, under the Contests tab:…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, May 24th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 24th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, May 23rd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 23rd. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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New homeless shelter opens at former motel in Bend’s Central District
The former Rainbow Motel is now the Franklin Avenue Shelter, operated by the Shepherd’s House. It has room for 60 people, including…
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St. Charles Bend nurses agree to strike…if
St. Charles Bend administrators say the vote by nurses is standard in a negotiation, and they will get a new contract. The nurses say they’re going…
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Healing Reins to host ‘Diamonds & Dust Picnic in the Paddock’ for all ages
Healing Reins holds its annual Diamonds & Dust all-ages Picnic in the Paddock Saturday evening, with live music, food trucks and lots of…
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Salute to Seniors: Bend Senior High’s Class of 2023 ‘finishing strong,’ drawing praise
Our Salute to Seniors in the Class of ’23 continues as we meet three seniors at Bend Senior High, who returned from online learning to restart Lava…
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