The Big Playback 9/13 Pt. 2: Bend defends the Den to improve to 3-0
The Bend High Lava Bears just keep on rolling! They are 3-0 to start the season after dominating the second half against Canby. Bend travels to Mazama next week.
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Pet Pals: Mila is a sweetheart pup with plenty of energy
Meet Mila, a 3-month-old shepherd mix who the Humane Society of Central Oregon describes as “a spirited puppy who’s bursting with energy and ready to become your new best friend!”
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Red fox spotted, caught on camera running along SE Bend street
Tracie Schuman shared a video taken by her son early Friday morning of a red fox scampering along Third Street near Reed Market Road, pausing to check out something on the street before running off.
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Major business summit will feature speakers from the Central Oregon community
A gathering branding itself as the “premiere business event in Central Oregon” is coming up in just a few weeks. The ExcellerateSummit will take place at The Riverhouse on September 27th and include speakers from the region’s business community.
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City of Bend kicks off Welcoming Week with Friday events
The City of Bend will have 10 Welcoming Week events spanning over the next 10 days. Welcoming Week is a collaboration between the city and the Oregon Community Foundation. $24,000 in funding is going toward the events, split between 15-20 organizations.
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Community Conversations: Heart of Oregon Corps hosting ‘Endless Summer Nights’ fundraiser
Lynsey Harris sits down with Heart of Oregon Corps Executive Director Laura Handy to talk about their upcoming fundraiser Saturday for the organization, which benefits local youth through employment, job training and education
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Furry Friends: Meet Rambo and Simba, a bonded pair of cool, fun cats
Rambo and Simba are moving past the kitten stage but have a lot of energy to chase each other and play. Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center is looking for a loving home for them to share their lives together.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, Sept. 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 13th. 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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Save the Date: Welcoming Week, Bend Roots Revival, more
Jillian Fortner presents three of the many events going on this weekend across Central Oregon. Find lots more and submit your own event at http://events.ktvz.com.
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Out & About: Smoky skies or not, there’s plenty of nice sights to see, capture and share
Smoky skies can bring some memorable views, for not-great reasons, but you also shared some many nice scenes and wildlife from across our region. Join in the fun from our Share tab.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Landing a fine catch is worth sharing with everyone
Several kiddos are displaying their great catches in this week’s edition of Big Ol’ Fish, including one of our Junior Forecasters! You can join in the fun from our Share tab.
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Decision 2024: Oregon Senate District 27 debate, Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers, Part 3
NewsChannel 21’s second live Decision 2024 debate concluded Thursday night with Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers each offering closing statements and making their case for voters to elect them.
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Part 2 of our live Decision 2024 debate Thursday night between Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers focused on Highway 97’s big changes and needs, legislative walkouts and homeless camps.
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Decision 2024: Oregon Senate District 27 debate, Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers, Part 1
The first part of our live Decision 2024 debate Thursday night between Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers featured opening statements and questions about low graduation rates, Measure 110 reforms and the high cost of housing and rents.
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Show Us Your Garden: Three more lovely gardens that are worth a look
This week on Show Us Your Garden, we have three lovely gardens to display, the first a labor of love between a father and son with the construction of a wishing well. Another lovely garden has a metal sculpture of a butterfly in the foreground. And the third garden is defined by several box gardens
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, Sept. 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, September 12th. 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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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Be they active or laid-back, they’re always loved
Going rafting or boating! Running on the beach, catching a ball, or a Frisbee! Or relaxing or napping, or rolling in the grass – whatever our pets love, we love it, too! See many more photos and past videos under the Contest tab at https://ktvz.com/pets/pet-pics-sweepstakes/
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First Interstate Bank workers volunteer at C.O. Veterans Ranch, which in turn presents award
A memorial garden at the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch got a makeover Wednesday during First Interstate Bank’s seventh annual Volunteer Day. This year, COVR in turn presented the bank with an Employee Volunteer Appreciation Award,
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Bend heating/AC company urges caution buying air-quality monitors, recommends frequent filter changeout
Central Oregon Heating and Cooling urges caution in buying small handheld air quality monitors online, as they vary in accuracy. They also urge frequent replacement of air filters on home systems, especially during fire and smoke season. Our KTVZ.COM Poll asks if you’ve noticed smoke in your home recently?
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Back 2 School Photos: All smiles on first day as teachers, classmates await
Thanks for all the great kiddo pics for our Back 2 School Photos Sweepstakes! See plenty more and submit your own, under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2024/08/10/2024-back-2-school-photo-sweepstakes.
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