SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the upcoming holiday, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has issued an animal import permit to Santa Claus of 123 Elf Rd, North Pole, and his nine reindeer. The permit, issued by state veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz, grants all nine reindeer entrance to Oregon and access
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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 for gifts, and plenty more opportunities to have fun as well.
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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 21.
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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 ho-ho-ho list. You can see more great displays and submit your own photos to our contest at https://ktvz.com/marketplace/contests-rules/2023/11/28/holiday-lights-photo-contest-2023/#/rounds/1/gallery
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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 Contest tab, at https://ktvz.com/marketplace/contests-rules/2023/11/24/sweet-santa-photos-sweepstakes-2023/#/rounds/1/gallery
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has some suggestions for a novel, useful holiday gift: 2024 products including hunting and fishing licenses, wildlife area parking permits, waterway access permits and more are on sale now online at MyODFW.com or at license sale agents. Licenses and permits are valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2024 and make
Continue ReadingThe weather turned out to be pretty agreeable and a big crowd turned out Friday evening for the Downtown Bend Community Tree Lighting festivities by the Commons Cafe & Taproom
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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 talk about what’s on tap starting Saturday at noon. Please say hi to us as our crew walks and rolls by!
Continue ReadingJillian Fortner was on hand for all the fun festivities on Thursday evening as Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony lighting up the big tree next to their real estate office on Northwest Crossing Drive. Along with hot chocolate and caroling, the Bend Fire Department was on hand
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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 local and recent tradition of hitching a ride on an AirLink helicopter.
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The 24th annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival is at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this weekend and features a wide variety of vendors and gifts.
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As you pack away holiday decorations, Deschutes County reminds you have options for getting rid of your Christmas tree before it becomes a fire hazard:.
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Here are the sounds of the Central Oregon Mastersingers, as they conclude a season of holiday caroling at Bend’s Old Mill District.
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More than 40,000 air travelers go through Roberts Field Airport in Redmond in December. Director Zachary Bass says check with your airline and get to the airport early, if you’re traveling. Blake Mayfield reports.
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The Jewish Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah began Sunday evening, and Bend’s 12th annual menorah lighting was held in the Old Mill District’s Center Plaza by the Chabad of Central Oregon.
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The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is back, bigger and better than over, bringing hope for the holidays to families in need and and also giving kids a chance to be part of the circle of giving.
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Patrons at the Sunriver Library had a special gift of a visit Thursday — a selection of holiday songs performed by the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Also: The Redmond Community Choir has rescheduled its free concert, canceled last Sunday due to snow, for Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at Redmond High School..
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The Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Secret Santa Squad’ hit the streets on Thursday, delivering 100s of donated presents to seniors at facilities around the region.
Continue ReadingThursday was the day thousands of donations collected in the Les Schwab Tire Centers-NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive were gathered and brought to the Les Schwab Bend headquarters for distribution to organizations and kids across the region. NewsChannel 21’s Sam Dagelen was on hand to see how it was going. Thanks so much to all who
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Thursday was the third and final day of this year’s “Shop with a Cop” at the Walmarts in Bend and Redmond. Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon paired up with and helped about 90 youngsters find Christmas gifts for their families. During COVID, officers were given a list to shop by themselves,
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