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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Special Thanksgiving dinner for animals at Humane Society of C.O.; also free pet food, beds for families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a Thanksgiving where tails are wagging amongst purrs and barks of excitement. You’ll find that on Thanksgiving Day at…
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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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Redmond Airport travelers report easy holiday trips
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Despite being an incredibly busy time for holiday travelers, people at Redmond airport told NewsChannel 21 on Monday they had…
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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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‘Don’t let wet, snowy weather gobble up your plans’: ODOT offers big serving of Thanksgiving week travel tips
Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest for travelers, by road as well as air, and ODOT assured Monday that “our crews work tirelessly to make your…
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Holiday travel tips: Alaska Airlines offers guide to a smooth Thanksgiving journey
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — Thanksgiving is a busy travel time, with nearly a half-million people flying this weekend and Dec. 1 set to be the year’s busiest…
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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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‘Finding Gobi’: More on the incredible true story, Monday on Community Conversations
Our Lynsey Harris had ultra marathon runner Dion Leonard and his furry companion Gobi in studio Friday for Monday’s Community Conversations. Check…
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Pet Pals: Bun the bunny brings bundles of joy
This week, our friend Lynne, from the Humane Society of Central Oregon, brought with her Bun. He is 2 1/2 years old and is a Hollin Lop breed. If you…
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With Thanksgiving less than a week away, Redmond Airport already seeing busy holiday travel crowds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Despite it being earlier than the AAA Thanksgiving travel period of Tuesday, November 26th to Monday, December 2nd, the…
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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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AAA projects nearly 80 million to travel this Thanksgiving, a record for the holiday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 79.9 million Americans (23.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving…
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‘People are going to panic:’ ODOT urges Oregonians to apply for REAL ID sooner than later as May deadline nears
With the holidays fast approaching, many are preparing to travel to see friends and family. The Oregon DMV is reminding folks this is the last…
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Furry Friends: Valerie is looking for a running partner
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Valerie, a 2-year-old Shepherd/Husky mix. She’s a true Bend dog, with a drive to run around in…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Poppie has her eye on you
This week’s group of pet pics proves once again why cats and dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. From grandkitty to the one eyed Poppie, it was…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon offers tips to keep pets safe during high winds and stormy weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it would like to offer pet safety tips for the high winds hitting our area…
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