Chilly weather perfect for Think Wild’s inaugural Get Wild Chili Cook-Off
Think you know your chili? Join in Think Wild’s inaugural ‘Get Wild Chili Cook-Off’ Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at Aspen Hall and you can taste more than…
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Out & About: More of the special sunsets and starry skies of Central Oregon
Winter weather may be here, but Central Oregon is still showing us some beautiful fall sunsets. You can’t forget about the beautiful stargazing in…
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Junior Forecaster: Jaxon enjoys math, BMXing and seasonal fun
Jaxon is a fifth-grade student at R.E. Jewell Elementary School and enjoys studying math. Math is a really important subject when learning about…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Our furry and feline friends frolic for fall fun
Another week, another great Pet Pics Sweepstakes segment. If you wan to see our previous segments, a huge photo album or see your pet on TV (or…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to your questions on fireworks, transportation, housing
From transportation to housing — and the biggest topic this month, fireworks in Bend, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing…
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Sunrise Birthdays — Wednesday, November 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Deschutes County sees nearly 75% of ballots returned – higher number, lower percentage
More than 121,000 Deschutes County mail ballots were returned to the clerk’s office for last week’s election, a turnout of about 75%. Voters with…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, November 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Have you ‘herd’ what was holding up traffic in Sunriver this weekend? It’s only natural
Nature is all around, and with a forest surrounding Sunriver, it’s only natural to have to wait for a herd of elk to move along, as Paul Evenson…
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BEAT Children’s Theatre presents Christmas classics to family and friends at Bend Elks Lodge
 Budding theater artists spent two months learning lines for a double-feature show Saturday at the Bend Elks Lodge. BEAT Children’s Theatre held…
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The Big Playback 11/8 Pt. 1: Mtn. View QB breaks records in 1st-round win; Summit with 50 burger in win over Willamette; Crook County’s season ends
The Mountain View Cougars had back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and continued their dominance in the first round of the playoffs Friday night.…
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AMA EnduroCross Championship Series: Interview with Cody Webb
The 2024 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series will take place Saturday night at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Jillian Fortner got to catch up with…
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Pet Pals: Sweet puppy Ash could steal your heart – and all shepherds are a steal of a deal at HSCO on Saturday
Ash is only 2 months old, but this German shepherd mix puppy could steal your heart and is waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon – and all…
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Time to submit your questions for this month’s ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler
Our monthly Ask the Mayor segment returns next Wednesday during NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise in our 6 a.m. hour. If you have a question for Bend Mayor…
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Community Conversations: Bend Veterans Day Parade an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, honor veterans
Lynsey Harris sits down with Bend veterans Lyle Hicks and J.W. Terry to talk about Monday’s Veterans Day Parade in downtown…
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Furry Friends: Gidget the Great can’t wait to meet you
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we’re introducing you to Gidget, who could easily be mistaken for a bucking bronco the way he bounds around! He’s…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 8th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Save the Date: McMenamin’s Old St. Francis turns 88, Music in 3 Public Places; Redmond flag volunteers sought
McMenamins marks the 88th birthday of the Old St. Francis School this weekend , the Central Oregon Symphony offers Music in Public Places and…
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Pay it Forward: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch helps our vets in a variety of ways
As Veterans Day approaches, it seemed only fitting for NewsChannel 21, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union to award the $500 Pay it Forward…
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Out & About: Glorious skies are always a prize (as are the fine photos you share)
Our many friends keep outdoing themselves with dramatic, scenic and even glorious views across the High Desert. Thanks so much! Add yours to the mix…
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