Holiday Lights: Your fine photos, and the special sights on Sarah Drive
Oh, what fun it is to drive down Sarah Drive in SE Bend and check out all the fun holiday light displays! We also shared some of your great Holiday…
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One Class at a Time: Jefferson County Middle School’s ‘Buff Bazaar’
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 and Mid Oregon Credit Union are giving Jefferson County Middle School $1,000 in support of their…
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Holiday Golf Cart Parade lights up the night at Widgi Creek
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Neighbors in Widgi Creek are celebrating the holidays with their own special tradition. For five years now, they’ve decorated…
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Bend Chamber launches 2025 ‘Bend Emerging Talent Passport’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a season pass for all things “Bend Emerging Talent-related.” With one ticket, you get access to six community development…
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Crime data on Bend parks proves surprising to some Juniper Park neighbors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department and Bend Park and Recreation District recently released years worth of data about crime in the public…
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Local Church Helps Veterans
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Holy Communion Church has worked alongside Central Oregon Veterans Outreach for years. A liaison from COVO lets the church know…
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Preparations for Bend’s Thanksgiving-morning ‘I Like Pie’ run underway
Runners are getting their bibs for the annual “I Like Pie” run. You can still sign up and get your “I Like Pie” beanie, up until Thanksgiving…
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Redmond Airport travelers report easy holiday trips
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Despite being an incredibly busy time for holiday travelers, people at Redmond airport told NewsChannel 21 on Monday they had…
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Powder House pleasantly surprised by early ski season’s impact on business
The early ski season has people flocking to outdoor gear stores such as Powder House. The Bend ski and snowboard shop was ready and all stocked up in…
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Driver cited after car hits side of First Interstate Bank branch on Century Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday afternoon, a car hit the side of the First Interstate Bank branch on Century Drive in southwest Bend. No one was…
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Bend’s big changes to Greenwood Avenue draw initial mixed reaction
NewsChannel 21 talked with several businesses and others along Greenwood Avenue about the big changes the city’s ‘quick build’ project has…
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C. Oregon families gather for a big, fun party to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday
Central Oregon families gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Friday for a big, fun 80th birthday party for Smokey Bear, the national…
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Bend’s Guerilla Shakespeare Co. presents its own fun, prank-filled take on ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
Fun and frolic, Shakespeare-style is coming to several Central Oregon outdoor venues the next few days as the Guerilla Shakespeare Co. presents its…
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Dogs can get heat stroke, too: A veterinarian shares what to watch for, and what to do to avoid it
In warm weather, it’s important to protect our furry friends. Heat stroke can been serious, if not deadly for dogs. Veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby…
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Senator Wyden visits Bend company, talks about tax relief bill to ease small-business burden
Senator Ron Wyden, in Central Oregon for two town halls on Thursday, also visited a Bend business, Onboard Dynamics, hurt by recent tax code changes…
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Rock On: 78th Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow features wide array of rocks, gems and much more
A wide range of jewelry, gems, minerals, tools and, yes, an array of beautiful rocks are featured at the 78th Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow this…
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Willamette Valley Vineyards holding grand opening for its downtown Bend tasting room, restaurant
Willamette Valley Vineyards is holding a grand opening Friday afternoon for its new tasting room and restaurant in downtown…
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1,000s of BMW motorcycle enthusiasts gather at Redmond Fairgrounds for National Rally
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is hosting thousands of BMW motorcyclists for their National Rally, featuring a variety of…
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SUV crashes in Highway 20-Old Bend-Redmond Highway roundabout; driver has minor injuries, cited for speed
A rollover crash of an SUV Friday evening closed the new roundabout at U.S. Highway 20 and the Old Bend-Redmond Highway west of Bend for a time and…
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Vaccine exemptions rise in Oregon, but remain low in Central Oregon
This year has seen an increase in non-medical vaccine exceptions for Oregon kindergartners. However, the numbers have been different in Central…
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