Big Ol’ Fish: Mackinaw, salmon and trout this week
A diverse group of fine catches is what we bring you this week. Join the fun from our Share tab.
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Show Us Your Garden: Big and beautiful backyards to enjoy
This week, we have a number of beautiful backyard gardens to share with you. We have a huge vegetable garden, a newly installed red brick road, and a true backyard oasis. There is truly no place like home when you have such a lovely garden to enjoy. To submit your own garden, visit the Contests
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, August 22nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 22nd. 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: Sweet, cute, funny or adventurous, they are lovely
Whatever your mood, your wonderful pets have their own vibe to share with all of us, and we thank you! You can see many more and enter our sweepstakes under the Contests tab.
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Junior Forecaster: Barrett is well-suited to bring us the weather
This week’s Junior Forecaster, Barrett is a 10-year-old going into fourth grade at Sage Elementary in Redmond. He was rocking his suit Wednesday as a very fashionable forecaster. Barrett enjoys playing sports outside, like football and baseball. He also enjoys fishing! Barrett likes to play outside in the warm or hot weather, when it’s nice
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‘I’m happy I’m alive’: Caldera sophomore Ryder Garrett begins journey back to baseball diamond after breaking his neck
Caldera sophomore Ryder Garrett went to the coast last week when he dove into a wave and broke the C-7 vertebrae in his neck. Ryder was millimeters away from being paralyzed or even dead. He now faces a year recovery as he aims to get back on the field in his junior season. Fundraising link
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Park Pick: Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a special place in Bend’s backyard
Did you know a volcano the size of Rhode Island is just a short drive from Bend? Newberry National Volcanic Monument is home to remarkable geological features and a variety of outdoor adventures. Jillian Fortner takes us there in this week’s Park Picks.
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OSU-Cascades instructor serving as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
NewsChannel 21 spoke to Amy Sabbadini, an instructor at OSU-Cascades who is representing Democrats in Oregon’s Fifth US House District at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, August 20th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, August 20th. 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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Clear the Shelters: Redmond’s BrightSide is very full, offering adoption-fee discount, upcoming fundraisers
Axel and Harley are two of the many dogs (and cats) at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, looking for their fur-ever home, so they are offering the 10% Clear the Shelters adoption-fee discount , as well as some special events and the ever-present need for donations and volunteers, Isabella Warren reports.
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Out & About: Wildlife also enjoy the long summer days
We love all the scenic views and sunsets, but wildlife on the High Desert are also a big part of what makes your photos and our weekly Out & About segments so special. So thanks! And join the fun from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Big Ol’ Fish: A summer of fishing fun is nearing an end
Anglers of all ages have been catching some fine beauties all summer long, and sharing them with us! Please do the same, from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Pet Pals: Emerald is on the mend, and could be your next best friend
Emerald is about a year old and had to lose one of her legs, but she’s still a precious gem waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far
NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris is joined by Street Dog Hero Executive Director Kristen Elrod – and Spike – to talk about the Bend nonprofit’s rescue mission, their need for fosters and volunteers and an upcoming fundraising event, Heroes on the Run 5K.
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Save the Date: Theater in the Park, local authors and more
Jillian Fortner gives the details on three of the events happening this weekend on the High Desert. You can find many more and submit your own Central Oregon event at our online calendar, http://events.ktvz.com.
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Bend’s big changes to Greenwood Avenue draw initial mixed reaction
NewsChannel 21 talked with several businesses and others along Greenwood Avenue about the big changes the city’s ‘quick build’ project has brought.
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Furry Friends: Pippy and Pepper are the best of friends
Pippy and Pepper are two black kittens who have become best friends at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. This lively and playful duo is full of energy and will keep you entertained with their endless antics.
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 16th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 16th. 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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Show Us Your Garden: Tomato plants, and a garden where love grows
This week, we are showcasing three lovely gardens in Central Oregon. We have a battle for the sunshine and the space with holly hocks vs. tomato plants. A beautiful garden named for Dan, and a warm message about a garden where love grows. Thanks for submitting your pictures so we can share them with Central
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A Wednesday evening sunset on the High Desert
Thanks to Johnny Oliver
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