(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event right outside The Commons in Brooks Alley. Jillian Fortner was live at Drake Park to catch the holiday festivities.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– What started as a personal project in 2019 has expanded to gifts for 1,300 people in more than 25 facilities across Central Oregon. The Central Oregon Holiday Giving Project brings gifts to people in assisted living and memory care facilities. Everyone at these care centers gets a bag of gifts, including snacks and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend WaFd branch at 572 SW Bluff Dr., Suite 120, is hosting a Giving Tree for the Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program. COGAP is encouraging the public to select a tag from the tree and bring an unwrapped gift to the branch by Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m. Gifts
Continue ReadingLynsey Harris sat down with none other than Santa Claus recently to get a sneak peek of his appearance in Saturday’s Bend Christmas Parade and what viewers can expect this year.
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Harcourts The Garner Group invited the community to join in the holiday cheer Thursday evening for the annual tree-lighting ceremony in NorthWest Crossing.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Neighbors in Widgi Creek are celebrating the holidays with their own special tradition. For five years now, they’ve decorated golf carts with Christmas lights and put on a parade with pit stops all over the neighborhood. This year, the neighbors decided to make a donation to the KIDS Center in Bend.
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Law enforcement and children were getting in the Christmas spirit together on Wednesday for the second day of the 24th Annual Shop with a Cop event, which spans over three days.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While the holiday season is often a time for celebrating with friends and family, it is also a time when the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste sees a significant increase in the amount of trash going into the landfill. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American family
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KIDS Center, Bend’s child advocacy organization, spent Giving Tuesday giving back to the community and spreading holiday cheer, one cup of coffee and dance move at a time. Even with the freezing weather, volunteers and staff were waving signs, dancing and even giving out free coffee. In return, they asked for
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(Update: Adding video, comments from tree lots, Bend residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Christmas tree lots have come to life in Central Oregon, with several locations in Bend and Redmond. For Bend residents like the Shoops, they are repeat customers for the Vegetable Man Trees in Bend. Kim Shoop said, “We go to the Christmas tree
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(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, shelter users) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center hosted their own holiday meals, giving people a chance to reflect on what they’re thankful for. “When I came in here, I was pretty defeated,” Matthew Kaiser said Wednesday. “With all of their support and help, I’ve been able
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Late travelers were flying into Redmond Airport Wednesday for their Thanksgiving plans. It’s considered the busiest travel day of the year – both on the roads and in the air.
Continue ReadingAs 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, where he ho-ho-hoed his way around the newsroom and posed for a group photo. Remember, he’ll be part of the Bend Christmas Parade on Saturday,
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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 morning.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — Independent pet retailer Mud Bay is looking to propel record-breaking donations — including 15 tons of pet food — to local Pacific NW animal shelters this holiday season. “We’ve all seen how the shelters in our communities have been at max capacity,” said Mud Bay Shelter Programs Manager Justin Anderson. “This
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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 reindeer in for an AirLink helicopter on Friday.
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Deschutes County Environmental Health is encouraging cooks to keep food safety in mind as they prepare their holiday feasts this year. Food poisoning outbreaks increase in November and December and are often linked to popular holiday foods, like turkey. Whether you’re cooking a whole turkey, or just part of the bird this holiday season, Environmental
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is inviting the community to participate in its popular annual Holiday Dough fundraiser, supporting local charities that provide food and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. Holiday Dough kicks off this week and continues through Friday,
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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” this December at the Deschutes Public Library. Take a DIY approach to gift giving with creative holiday cards, tasty seasonal shrubs, and community gift-wrapping parties. Enjoy sounds of the season
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Lynsey Harris sits down with OnPoint Community Credit Union Branch Manager Bonnie Pearce to discuss ways to budget finances during the busiest shopping season of the year.
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