The winter wonderland is here, and so is the fun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kids in Bend enjoyed the first snow day this winter on Tuesday, while others struggled. Dylan Anderman talked with one man who…
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Bend mayor talks of city snow preparation, urges driver caution
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler urged driver caution and explained what the city does to prepare and deal with significant…
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‘Oh, this is a storm!: Mt. Bachelor crew fights in a 100-mph blizzard to clear lifts, keep things running
Mt. Bachelor posted this video of the blizzard conditions at mid-mountain Tuesday, shot by their patrol and lift maintenance teams. They said “the…
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Wind-driven snow buffets Bend as major storm moves in
NewsChannel 21 frequent contributor Johnny Oliver shared this video of the blowing snow Tuesday morning in his front yard in southwest Bend, near…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, January 9th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Bend Police remind: Heavy snowfall can slow response times
As some significant snow moves in, Bend Police are often called to more crashes, and their response time can be slowed in order to travel safely.…
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DCSO youth mentoring program seeks volunteers; training class coming up
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has a program, Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth, or COPY, that matches volunteer mentors with children…
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Bend-La Pine Schools gear up for storm, outline snow procedures
We talked with a Bend-La Pine Schools spokesman Monday about how the district prepares for winter snowfall and the process of deciding on school…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, January 8th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, January 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Got a question for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler? Please submit them for January’s ‘Ask the Mayor’
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joins us at 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 10th on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise for our monthly ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment. You can…
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City of Bend street operations crews respond to snowy day with sanders
 It’s winter time, and we have seen little snowfall in Bend this year, compared to prior years. With the snowfall Saturday, we asked the city…
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Pet Pals: Macbeth just one of many puppies waiting for a new leash on life at HSCO
Lynne of the Humane Society of Central Oregon stops by with Macbeth, a sweet 5-year-old and one of many puppies waiting for a new leash on…
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Free ‘Family-to-Family’ class in Bend focuses on mental health
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central Oregon is offering a free eight-week ‘Family-to-Family’ educational program for families,…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat’s latest house build represents a new direction
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is known for helping lower-income families build their dream homes. But their latest project, to be built at a…
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Weekly Park Pick: A historic location — Hollinshead Park
Hello Park lovers, Check out historic Hollinshead Park! This 16.5-acre park has plenty of year-round amenities as well as a working museum and…
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Save the Date: First Friday Art Walk and more 2024 fun
The First Friday Art Walk in Bend’s Old Mill District kicks off the new year’s first weekend, and Isabella Warren has a couple other ideas to share.…
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Out & About: Scenic views, pretty wildlife — and a fox on the hunt
Janie Ronchelli recently shared photos she caught of a red fox hunting on their farm. It’s part of this week’s great collection of beautiful views…
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Big Ol’ Fish: More mighty fine catches to share in the new year
Whatever the age, a great catch is something worth sharing! Feel free to share yours with us from the Share tab at…
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Veteran Sisters Ranger District worker honored as Forest Service NW Region Employee of the Year
Jeremy Fields, a 25-year veteran of the Sisters Ranger District, recently was named the agency’s NW Employee of the Year for his many efforts and…
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16 of 37 seized La Pine dogs taken to Humane Society of C. Oregon; 10 puppies available to adopt
A total of 37 dogs were seized from a La Pine property recently, and 16 were taken to the Humane Society of Central…
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