Save the Date: Welcoming Week, Bend Roots Revival, more
Jillian Fortner presents three of the many events going on this weekend across Central Oregon. Find lots more and submit your own event at http://events.ktvz.com.
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Out & About: Smoky skies or not, there’s plenty of nice sights to see, capture and share
Smoky skies can bring some memorable views, for not-great reasons, but you also shared some many nice scenes and wildlife from across our region. Join in the fun from our Share tab.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Landing a fine catch is worth sharing with everyone
Several kiddos are displaying their great catches in this week’s edition of Big Ol’ Fish, including one of our Junior Forecasters! You can join in the fun from our Share tab.
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Decision 2024: Oregon Senate District 27 debate, Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers, Part 3
NewsChannel 21’s second live Decision 2024 debate concluded Thursday night with Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers each offering closing statements and making their case for voters to elect them.
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Part 2 of our live Decision 2024 debate Thursday night between Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers focused on Highway 97’s big changes and needs, legislative walkouts and homeless camps.
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Decision 2024: Oregon Senate District 27 debate, Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers, Part 1
The first part of our live Decision 2024 debate Thursday night between Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers featured opening statements and questions about low graduation rates, Measure 110 reforms and the high cost of housing and rents.
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Show Us Your Garden: Three more lovely gardens that are worth a look
This week on Show Us Your Garden, we have three lovely gardens to display, the first a labor of love between a father and son with the construction of a wishing well. Another lovely garden has a metal sculpture of a butterfly in the foreground. And the third garden is defined by several box gardens
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, Sept. 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, September 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Be they active or laid-back, they’re always loved
Going rafting or boating! Running on the beach, catching a ball, or a Frisbee! Or relaxing or napping, or rolling in the grass – whatever our pets love, we love it, too! See many more photos and past videos under the Contest tab at https://ktvz.com/pets/pet-pics-sweepstakes/
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First Interstate Bank workers volunteer at C.O. Veterans Ranch, which in turn presents award
A memorial garden at the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch got a makeover Wednesday during First Interstate Bank’s seventh annual Volunteer Day. This year, COVR in turn presented the bank with an Employee Volunteer Appreciation Award,
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Bend heating/AC company urges caution buying air-quality monitors, recommends frequent filter changeout
Central Oregon Heating and Cooling urges caution in buying small handheld air quality monitors online, as they vary in accuracy. They also urge frequent replacement of air filters on home systems, especially during fire and smoke season. Our KTVZ.COM Poll asks if you’ve noticed smoke in your home recently?
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Back 2 School Photos: All smiles on first day as teachers, classmates await
Thanks for all the great kiddo pics for our Back 2 School Photos Sweepstakes! See plenty more and submit your own, under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2024/08/10/2024-back-2-school-photo-sweepstakes.
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor Pro-Tem: Bend’s Megan Perkins answers your questions on speeders, rent control, Watt Way and more
Bend Mayor Pro-Tem Megan Perkins fills in for Mayor Melanie Kebler on this month’s Ask the Mayor segment, answering questions on speeding drivers, the Hawthorne Bridge design, rent control, efforts to combat hate and racial incidents, and Watt Way parking issues. You can submit questions for our next segment on Oct. 9 – anonymously if
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, September 11th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, September 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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FIXBend offers free public use of pet microchip reader, to help get lost or stray pets home
FIXBend is offering use of a public microchip reader, if you find a lost or stray pet, in hopes of getting it back to its owner quicker. They’re located at 413 NW Hill Street – more info here.
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Weekly Park Pick: Quartz Park in Redmond offers variety of features for all to enjoy
Quartz Park is a 6.5-acre park located at the corner of SW Quartz Avenue and SW 21st Street. It features a variety of amenities for visitors, including a playground, pavilion, trails, skate dots and horseshoe pits. Jillian Fortner takes us there – and takes a spin, literally in this week’s Park Pick.
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 3: Closing statements and requesting voters’ support
In the third and final segment of our live Decision 2024 debate, Deschutes County sheriff’s candidates Capt. William Bailey and Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp give their closing statements and why they believe they should lead the sheriff’s office going forward.
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 2: Safe schools, stopping repeat offenders; ‘bad blood’ at DCSO
In the second part of our live NewsChannel 21 Decision 2024 debate, sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp answered questions about assuring school safety, having fewer repeat offenders and the recent claims of political retaliation in the sheriff’s office.
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 1: Homeless camps, stopping flow of drugs, DCSO’s budget
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey, Kent Vander Kamp give opening statements and respond to questions about dealing with homelessness, the flow of drugs and issues related to the sheriff’s office budget.
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Amplify Your Life Growth Summit a ‘guided immersive experience’
Organizers of the Amplify Your Life Growth Summit on Sept. 20-21 at The Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend say it’s “the only live event designed to help you see significant results in less than one year.”
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