Ho ho, indeed! Santa himself pays a visit to NewsChannel 21 studios
As the big jolly man gears up for his busiest time of year, Santa Claus still managed to find the time to pay a visit to the NewsChannel 21 studios,…
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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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‘Tons of Love’ and Giving Trees: Mud Bay aims for record-breaking holiday donations to NW animal shelters
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations — including 15 tons of pet food — to…
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‘I definitely am looking forward to Santaland’: Old Mill District begins preparations for Santa’s arrival
Bend’s Old Mill District is gearing up for Christmas fun, with a big celebration the day after Thanksgiving. Santa will be swapping his sleigh and…
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Don’t store your turkey in the snow: Deschutes County Environmental Health offers tips for safe holiday cooking
Deschutes County Environmental Health is encouraging cooks to keep food safety in mind as they prepare their holiday feasts this year. Food poisoning…
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Mid-Oregon Credit Union’s Holiday Dough fundraiser back for 2024 season, benefits C.O. food pantries
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is inviting the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough…
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‘Know Merriment’ this busy holiday December with the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The days are growing shorter but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack them full of fun and splendor for “Know Merriment”…
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Community Conversations: OnPoint Community Credit Union offers tips for stress-free holiday spending
Lynsey Harris sits down with OnPoint Community Credit Union Branch Manager Bonnie Pearce to discuss ways to budget finances during the busiest…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture issues animal import permit to Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, and his 9 reindeer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the upcoming holiday, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has issued an animal import permit…
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Jingle all the way: The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is here for youngsters and families to enjoy
The Giving Plate’s annual Jingle Store opened Friday morning. Over the next two days, over 800 children are receiving $10 in ‘Jingle Bucks’ to shop…
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‘We come running to load those toys’: A fun delivery day arrives for Les Schwab NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive
It was a busy Thursday for Les Schwab employees, gathering all the toys that were donated to the annual Toy Drive the company hosted with NewsChannel…
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Holiday Lights: A festive scene on NE Brightwater Drive – and a rooftop Santa invite
The roof says ‘SANTA STOP HERE,’ with a big arrow – so you know this colorful display on Bend’s NE Brightwater Drive has to be near the top of his…
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Sweet Santa Photos Sweepstakes: Wonderful memories live on
Another great batch of photos of the kiddos meeting Santa for our Sweet Santa Photos Sweepstakes. You can see many more and submit your own under the…
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ODFW suggests you ‘gift the outdoors’ with 2024 opportunities to get outside, support conservation now on sale
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has some suggestions for a novel, useful holiday gift: 2024 products including…
Continue ReadingDowntown Bend kicks off the holiday season in style with Community Tree Lighting
The weather turned out to be pretty agreeable and a big crowd turned out Friday evening for the Downtown Bend Community Tree Lighting festivities by…
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Chair of this year’s Bend Christmas Parade stops by NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise
Mike Sipe, chair of this year’s Bend Christmas Parade, paid a visit Friday morning to NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise to sit down with Bola Gbadebo and…
Continue ReadingNorthWest Crossing’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting brings happy crowd – and Santa
Jillian Fortner was on hand for all the fun festivities on Thursday evening as Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate hosted the annual Christmas…
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Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter, arrives in high-flying style at Bend’s Old Mill, to kids’ and families’ delight
A special guest swooped into Bend from the North Pole Friday for a Central Oregon visit, but not on Santa’s usual red sleigh – instead, a more…
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Holiday Food & Gift Festival returns to Redmond this weekend
The 24th annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival is at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this weekend and features a wide variety of…
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Deschutes County advises of free drop-off for Christmas trees, holiday lights
As you pack away holiday decorations, Deschutes County reminds you have options for getting rid of your Christmas tree before it becomes a fire…
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