Pet Pals: Queenie’s a loving girl
Queenie is a 4 1/2-year-old miniature Dachshund waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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Furry Friends: Gunner and Kiowa are special siblings
Gunner is deaf, so his sister Kiowa helps him out, and they make a wonderful pair, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for a new…
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Bend man’s pickup breaks down in rural area, upset by delay in AAA road help
After his pickup truck broke down, disabled Vietnam veteran Ron Schutte spent Sunday night on the side of Highway 21, near the town of McKenzie…
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Bend restaurants navigate employees’ exposure to COVID-19
After recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, restaurants in Bend are navigating how to protect both employees and customers after some employees were…
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Pet Pals: Toby’s a terrific terrier needing a new home
Toby is a 1-year-old Yorkshire terrier waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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OLCC reprimands 12 C.O. bars, restaurants; 5 referred to Oregon OSHA
After the Oregon Liquor Control Commission reprimanded 12 bars and restaurants in Deschutes County for failing to ensure social distance over the…
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40 Oregon artists receive ‘career opportunity’ grants
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In two rounds of FY2020 Career Opportunity Program grant awards, the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation…
Continue ReadingHere’s KTVZ’s 2020 Fourth of July Virtual Pet Parade!
For those who missed our holiday weekend airings or who wish to share with others, here’s NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster, Mike Allen and Bob Shaw…
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Pet Pals: Louie is a sweet goof of a hound who follows his nose
This week on Pet Pals, meet Louie, a hound dog that follows his nose wherever he goes but is also ready for belly-rubs or a good romp. He’s waiting…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers tips to help keep your pets safe over a noisy Fourth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The noise and bright lights of fireworks delight humans, but can terrify our companion animals. The week surrounding…
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Furry Friends: Ruby offers a lot of active fun
Furry Friends returns with Ruby, from Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, who is full of loving…
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COVID-19 brings ticket sales hit, refunds blowback for Les Schwab Amphitheater
With most summer entertainment on hold due to COVID- 19, many people who looked forward to concerts and shows at the Les Schwab Amphitheater are…
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RPA theatre students honored by International Thespian Festival
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Thespian Troupe 7715 recently received a Thespy Award in Stage Management and a Superior…
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Pet Pals: Pepsi needs a good home — and lots of petting
Pepsi is older, but sweet, and would love to get a new home. She’s waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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A few more days to join our Virtual Fourth of July Pet Parade
NewsChannel 21 and the Bend Metro Park and Rec District have teamed up to have a Virtual Fourth of July Pet Parade this year. Just a few more days…
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Lawsuit filed in Bend aims to stop local governments from pocketing foreclosure equity
Lawyers representing two plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit in Bend they say is aimed at preventing all Oregon counties from…
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The 2020 Tour of Homes is still on tap, with some changes
After careful consideration, the Central Oregon Builders Association said it’s still going to hold the 2020 Tour of Homes next month, but the…
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Sunriver Music Festival plans online auction
The Sunriver Music Festival decided in April to cancel its planned August concert series, but the event’s premier fundraiser, the Festival Faire…
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Pet Pals: Brother is a playful pooch
Brother is an energetic, 7-year-old pit bull mix who needs a new home and is waiting for one at the Humane Society of Central…
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Oregon AG warns: Hackers targeting mobile banking apps
As many of us start to use more mobile banking apps while we are spending more time at home, the Oregon attorney general and the Oregon Bankers…
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