Redmond Taco and Margarita festival is NOT set for Aug. 20, fairgrounds says
Despite some social media reports, the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said it does not have a Redmond Taco and Margarita Festival on its…
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Heart of Oregon Corps set for major Redmond campus expansion
The organization received $2 million from the state, and can now move ahead with its expansion plans in…
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Calling all chefs! (Or even potential chefs)
The Sunriver Resort has a culinary internship program with benefits. It’s a four-year program, and a full-time…
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Central Oregon lightning strikes tracked on maps, and with cameras
An Oregon Department of Forestry staff member uses a live map to track lightning strikes around the region, and a network of cameras to watch for new…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, August 9
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, August 9. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Memorial livestock auction for Redmond native, avid FFA and 4-H’er, crash victim raises over $80,000
A memorial for Redmond native and avid FFA and 4-H’er Maddie Griffiths, who was 23 when she was killed in a June car crash, raised over $80,000 at…
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Redmond City Councilor, former mayor Ed Fitch declares run for mayor
Redmond City Councilor Ed Fitch is again seeking the job as mayor he held over 20 years ago. Fitch is the fourth candidate to file in the wake of…
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23-lb. turkey sparks bidding war at Deschutes County Fair Youth Livestock Auction, sells for record $29,000
A Redmond couple broke a record at the Deschutes County Fair’s annual 4-H/Future Farmers of America Youth Livestock Auction this weekend. The couple…
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Thousands turn out to enjoy the last day of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
People started out bright and early Sunday to get a head start on the fifth and final day of the 102nd Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. Many turned…
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Last day of Flashback Cruz classic car show brings out hundreds of car lovers
Saturday was the third and final day of Bend’s big classic car show, the Flashback Cruz. Hundreds came out to soak in the sun and check out a variety…
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It’s a busy election year at Oregon’s county fairs, too
The Deschutes County Fair doesn’t just draw crowds in an election year, but also political candidates and parties seeking out votes among those…
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OSU Extension Service thanks NewsChannel 21 viewers for Deschutes County Fair entries
The OSU Extension Office in Redmond said most of the exhibits in the adult canning section of this year’s Deschutes County Fair are from NewsChannel…
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Special collaborative sculpture on display for Bend’s First Friday Art Walk
The design combines sculpture and color. “Ribs in Reticulum” was on display at Layor Art in downtown Bend for the First Friday Art…
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Pet Pals: Hope for a lifelong home
Hope is a young kitty full of love! She was up for adoption at First Friday in downtown Bend, but even if she was fortunately adopted, there are…
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Three generations of family win blue ribbons at Deschutes County Fair
The Martin family has been participating in county fairs for more than a decade, and at this year’s Deschutes County Fair, a mother, daughter and…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, August 5
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 5. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Furry Friends: We’re introducing you to Betty!
Betty is a high energy 5-year-old Yorkie who loves to be the Queen of the house. She is active and social with both kids and strangers, but needs to…
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Chef gives back to 4-H at Deschutes County Fair café
A highly trained chef from Colorado who wanted to give back to 4-H is helping run their Over the Clover Café at this week’s Deschutes County…
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Pay It Forward: We didn’t have to go far for this one
As part of NewsChannel 21 Day at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, we gave the $500 to our booth partner,…
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Big, new firefighting bucket being tested in Bend
New wildfire-fighting equipment is being tested in Bend. Kawak Aviation is developing a new high-tech helicopter bucket. Their Cascade bucket will be…
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