ODOT preps for winter weather on the High Desert
ODOT in Central Oregon is gearing up for not just snow plowing but pre-treating roads with deicer when the forecasts include snow or…
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Crook County urges community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to salute, support veterans
Crook County is joining counterparts across the nation in Operation Green Light, lighting up buildings green and urging the community to do the same,…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, November 4th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Third Annual Bend Food Project Quilt sale raises funds for hungry kids
 More than 300 quilts were donated by 80 quilters for Saturday’s third annual Bend Food Project Quilt Sale. It was held at the Unitarian…
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Oregon’s studded tire season begins just as winter travel conditions return
Friday was the first day for Oregon drivers to legally use studded tires, and snow at higher elevations made it a timely…
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Pet Pals: Max is a big, fun bundle of energy
This week, Lynne Ouchida from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by Max, an energetic German shepherd-Rhodesian ridgeback mix – and through…
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Community Conversations: Central Oregon Symphony begins fall concert season in new venue
NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris talks with Central Oregon Symphony Music Director Michael Gesme about the first concerts of the fall season, this…
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Furry Friends: Meet Ishtar, the intelligent blue-eyed beauty
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we have a beautiful blue-eyed girl, Ishtar! She’s around 2 years old and is believed to be a Siberian Husky mix. …
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Save the Date: First Friday events in Bend and Redmond, Central Oregon Symphony
Kelsey Merison presents three of the many fun events you can enjoy this weekend. See more or submit your own at…
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Out & About: Autumn’s fall colors just add to the High Desert’s beauty
Every season has its special nature on the High Desert, and autumn of course brings the glorious colors of the fall leaves. Whatever catches your eye…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some really nice catches on display this week
We really do have some Big Ol’ Fish photos this week, for proof of a great time (and quite likely a great meal)! Send us yours from the Share…
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As the snow starts to pile up, Mt. Bachelor gears up for the winter season
With less than a month remaining until the planned opening day at Mt. Bachelor, Dylan Anderman was live Thursday evening as the snow continues to…
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Closed NE Bend Subway reopens under new management
The Subway on NE Bellevue Drive near Worthy Brewing has reopened under new management after a brief closure, thanks to the franchise owners of the…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, October 31st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Cats and dogs get along sweetly
If this week’s collection of Pet Pics was any sweeter, we’d have to add a warning label! See many more and submit your own to our sweepstakes under…
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Driver cited after car hits side of First Interstate Bank branch on Century Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday afternoon, a car hit the side of the First Interstate Bank branch on Century Drive in southwest Bend. No one was…
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13 Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters home from helping in North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts
(Update: Adding video, interview with ODF firefighter) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry says it’s excited to welcome home 13…
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The Center Foundation hosts imPACT concussion baseline tests for Central Oregon athletes
Wednesday morning, The Center Foundation had scheduled imPACT concussion tests for athletes 12 and up. The Center Foundation uses the tests as a tool…
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Junior Forecaster: La Pine fifth-grader McKade serves up your Halloween forecast in costume
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since this is our Halloween forecast, McKade was cool enough to wear a costume of one of his favorite characters, Squints, from…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, October 30th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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