Bend man arrested on DUII, hit-and-run charges after early-AM crash
A Bend man faces DUII, reckless driving and hit-and-run charges after crashing a car into rocks at a home on NE Rock Chuck Drive early Friday, police…
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New Oregon law aims to protect homeowners from big rate hikes related to wildfire risk
One of the new Oregon laws taking effect Jan. 1 sets new guidelines for insurance companies that aims to protect homeowners from big rate hikes due…
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Furry Friends: Bert is a lovable, playful husky mix
This week on Furry Friends, meet Bert, an easy-going 5-year-old Siberian husky mix who’s known at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center as ‘Mister Cool,…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, December 29th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: A new local favorite, Alpenglow Park
This week Eric visited Alpenglow Park! With an off-leash dog area and a first-of-its-kind bouldering playground, as well as an extensive trail…
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Out & About: Special sights abound and astound
Once again this week, our viewers shared with us some really great photos of the scenes they captured all across the High Desert. You can join in the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: No matter the season, fine catches are pleasin’
Not a lot of fish submissions once winter arrives, but we welcome every one of them, whether you’re in the shot or not! You can send us yours from…
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NewsChannel 21 says a fond farewell and best wishes to Noah Chast
After three years with NewsChannel 21, Noah Chast, who’s been great in just about every role, from reporter and weather to anchor and most recently…
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C.O. Scouts will be picking up, recycling Christmas trees
Central Oregon Scouts will be busy the next couple of weekends, traveling the streets and collecting Christmas trees to recycle, as they’ve done for…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, December 28th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Plenty of happy companions up for fun
Some like to frolic in the snow, others just want to go go go! Thanks for your great pet photos – to see many more and to enter our sweepstakes,…
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Beavers and Ducks preparing for bowl games; OSU lands big 2024 signings
Just a few days away from New Year’s weekend, Oregon and Oregon State are preparing for their top 25 college football bowl games.…
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ODOT’s seasonal reminder: Give snowplows enough space for everyone’s safe trip
As winter begins, ODOT has a seasonal reminder to please give snowplows and their drivers, whatever the agency, adequate room to operate safely, for…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, December 26th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Widgi Creek neighborhood holds fourth annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade
The Widgi Creek neighborhood held its fourth annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade recently, a big, colorful hit that was fun for all participants and…
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Paulina Springs Books in Sisters introduces young kids to ‘Story Time with Sloth’
Reading at a young age can be fun, especially with a wild creature. At Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, there’s now “Story time with Sloth.”…
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Central Oregonians hold ‘All Out for Palestine’ rally, call for ceasefire
It’s been over two months since the Israel-Hamas war broke out. More than 20,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the Nova festival massacre on…
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Best of this year’s Holiday Lights wraps up our special series for another year
For the past two weeks, we’ve presented some of the best holiday light displays at homes around the High Desert. Tonight, we have a “best of”…
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Pet Pals: Mocha’s a sweet little girl ready for adventure down the road
This week, Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon stops by with 4-month-old Mocha, who she says is going to be an “all-around great, active…
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One Class at a Time: C.O. Adult & Teen Challenge helps people overcome drug, alcohol addiction – and more
A Pacific Northwest program that helps people overcome drug and alcohol addiction is this month’s One Class at a Time recipient of $1,000 from Mid…
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