‘Tis the season to Shop with a Cop
It’s a much-awaited outing, for both area law enforcement and young people, as the 19th annual Deschutes County Shop with a Cop is underway, with…
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Victorian Carolers sing classic holiday tunes at downtown Bend library
A Christmas favorite in Central Oregon, you may have seen them at tree lightings, holiday parties, and…
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Bend Christmas Parade brings many smiles
It’s a special event that brings smiles to the faces of thousands: the Bend Christmas Parade, which rolled through town during a welcome break in the…
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As Bend’s tree is lit, kids make their wishes
Santa was on tap for the downtown Bend Christmas tree lighting, so it was a logical time for kids to share what is on their lists this…
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Christmas tree is lit in downtown Bend
Santa Claus joined NewsChannel 21’s Katie Zuniga and Bob Shaw for Friday night’s countdown to light the downtown Bend Christmas…
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Santa pays a visit to NewsChannel 21
Despite his many commitments in a very busy season, Santa Claus paid a special visit to chat with NewsChannel 21’s Bob Shaw ahead of his special…
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Sisters Food Bank struggling with low holiday donations
The Sisters Food Bank has been helping families in need through its Christmas program since the 1980s. This year, however, it’s struggling to pull…
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Christmas Tree Project gives trees to needy
The Christmas Tree Project of Bend provides free, decorated trees to those who otherwise wouldn’t have one, and is seeking volunteers and donations…
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Bend Santa, Mrs. Claus continue holiday event amid health battles
A Bend couple has dedicated almost a decade to giving out toys and playing Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for hundreds of children. On Thursday, they…
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Group again offers free holiday gift-wrapping
Free gift wrapping for the community is being offered again through Dec. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. daily, with extended hours closer to Christmas, at…
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Salvation Army bell-ringers have 6 fewer days to raise funds
With six fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, The Salvation Army has fewer days to bell-ring and raise funds at Red Kettles across Central…
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NorthWest Crossing lights its Christmas tree
NorthWest Crossing residents gathered Tuesday evening to witness the lighting of their 65-foot Christmas tree, with the help of Santa, of…
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Holiday lights: Redmond style!
Downtown’s historic hotel will be getting decorated electronically, thanks to a…
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Candy Cane Lane seeks gifts for foster children
Last year, Candy Cane Lane gift trees and boxes across the region collected donated gifts for more than 200 children in foster care, adopted out of…
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Santa’s Mailbox appears in downtown Redmond
This Thanksgiving weekend, an entire neighborhood north of Bend lost water supply and residents are frustrated about the lack of…
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Black Friday shoppers hunt for deals in Bend
Black Friday is one of the most anticipated days of the year because of the countless deals and sales offered by a variety of stores.…
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Santa hitches helicopter ride to Bend’s Old Mill
Santa’s sleigh and reindeer are being prepped for next month’s big trip, so he hitched a ride on a helicopter along with Mike Allen to fly into…
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NewsChannel 21 talked Thursday evening with some shoppers who followed their Thanksgiving meal with a trip to area stores that were offering an early…
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Miyagi Ramen gives out free ramen on Thanksgiving
Miyagi Ramen in Bend hopes to make event an annual…
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NewsChannel 21 catches up with Thanksgiving Day grocery shoppers
Many people spent the morning preparing for their Thanksgiving dinner with close family and friends.…
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