Out & About: Many different, but still gorgeous pics this week
We really do have some wonderfully talented photographers in Central Oregon! Please send us your photos from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Beauties on display
Congrats to all our Central Oregon anglers! You can submit your great catches from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Save The Date: What a great summer weekend in Central Oregon!
Enjoy this August weekend on the High Desert! Carly has some great ideas, and you can find plenty more at http://events.ktvz.com !
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Worthy Brewing raises pints, cash for fire-hit Maui’s recovery
Live music, great food, fun and a fundraiser for the people affected by the devastating fire in Maui. The event had to make some changes because of the smoke. There may also be more fundraisers in the near future at the Worthy Brewing pub on Bend’s east side.
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Great pics again of your wonderful pets
This week’s collection of pictures could be one of the best ever! Feel free to submit yours and see plenty more cuties at our Pet Pics Sweepstakes page, under the Contests tab.
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ODOT finishes cleanup of Bend’s Truman Avenue homeless encampment — but residents haven’t moved far
While ODOT finished cleaning up a new encampment at Truman Avenue along Highway 97 in Bend, displaced residents didn’t move far. The agency says each cleanup cost taxpayers $5,000-$10,000.
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Three candidates reelected to Sunriver Homeowners Association Board of Directors amid mailing dispute
After a misleading email was sent out by a current board member, three board members were reelected to the Sunriver Homeowners Association Board of Directors. The board will meet Saturday and plans to discuss what to do about the current board member who sent the mail – some residents have called for him to resign
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Graffiti vandal tags downtown Bend; police on the lookout
Graffiti artist?…or vandal? Police are on the hunt for the person responsible for tagging in downtown Bend. Our new reporter Jillian Fortner has the story.
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Bend church’s first ‘Guns To Gardens’ event deemed a success; 70 firearms turned in
The Antioch Church held a “Guns to Gardens” event in its parking lot on Saturday, and says 70 firearms were turned in. They’ll be converted into garden tools by an area blacksmith. The event was so successful, the church plans on having another one.
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Donations from Hayden Homes, First Story will help Anna’s Spark help kids read
Generous donations from Hayden Homes and First Story will go to the Elevate Reading Center, which helps kids catch up on their reading levels.
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Driver not seriously hurt in Highway 97 rollover crash in Bend
Oregon State Police say the driver was changing lanes Monday morning on Highway 97, lost control and rolled the vehicle. The driver declined to go to the hospital, having only suffered minor injuries.
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Heat prompts ODOT to pause Bend homeless camp cleanup
Heat prompted ODOT to put a pause on its cleanup Monday of a homeless camp along the bike path near the Bend Parkway’s Truman Avenue exit
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Major land purchase by Bend Park and Rec for future growth in SE corner of the city
The Bend Park and Rec District recently agreed to pay $3.9 million for more than 400 acres of vacant land just southeast of the city’s next SE expansion area, known as the “elbow.” There are currently no plans for a new park, although that could happen in 5-10 years. The district acquires land as the
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Bend yoga classes raising money for recovery effort in Maui
Free one-hour classes are offered twice a day for all levels on the front lawn of LOGE Bend on Century Drive. Donations are being sought for the food bank in fire-stricken Maui. https://www.logecamps.com/bend-events#!/e/yoga-4-maui-free-outside-yoga-f2e3858c/
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‘All mixed up’: Reports of rare Sierra Nevada red foxes in C. Oregon are usually Rocky Mountain red foxes
BEND,Ore. (KTVZ) — Red foxes come in a variety of colors, including gray and black. The name comes from before scientists realized the species had more than one color. ODFW Regional Biologist Jamie Bowles tells us if they are in or around cities, they are probably Rocky Mountain red foxes — not the rare Sierra
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, August 14th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 14th. 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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Perseid meteor shower brings special summer sights over C.O.
The Perseid meteor shower is always a special time for sky-watchers, as it was this weekend on the High Desert, as our friends’ photos and videos attest. Please share yours with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM
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Redmond’s Music and Arts Festival wraps up weekend of sights and sounds at High Desert Music Hall
Sunday was the third and final day of Redmond’s Music and Arts Festival at the High Desert Music Hall. There was a chance to shop for jewelry, art and partake in an arts and crafts table, as well as listen to live classical and jazz music. As with many High Desert events, there were also food trucks to enjoy in the
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Sunriver Art Fair brings in art lovers and young artists to showcase their crafts
The Sunriver Art Fair is wrapping up this year’s three-day run Sunday at the Village at Sunriver.
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Deschutes Historical Museum hosts second annual outdoor Antique Fair
Many local families and antique lovers were up early Saturday morning to check out a variety of collectibles at he Deschutes Historical Museum’s second outdoor antique fair. People got to see a variety of paintings, books, jewelry, and dresses from many places and eras. They also got to admire pieces of history.
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