Willamette Valley Vineyards holding grand opening for its downtown Bend tasting room, restaurant
Willamette Valley Vineyards is holding a grand opening Friday afternoon for its new tasting room and restaurant in downtown Bend.
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1,000s of BMW motorcycle enthusiasts gather at Redmond Fairgrounds for National Rally
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is hosting thousands of BMW motorcyclists for their National Rally, featuring a variety of activities.
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Redmond contractor to begin citywide crack sealing project next week
Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing will begin its summer-long crack sealing project for the city of Redmond next week, limiting access for a time but not completely closing roads. City-of-Redmond-CS-Map-2024Download
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Bend Swim Club’s Campbell McKean heading to U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials; his mom qualified for same events years ago
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- At Juniper Swim and Fitness, the Bend Swim Club had a celebratory send-off for Campbell McKean. He’s headed to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials after breaking two OSAA state records earlier this year as a junior at Caldera. “I’m looking forward to seeing the facility, seeing what it’s like, and especially watching
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, June 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 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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Class is in session: There’s a class you can take to learn all about Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you know Bend has a class you can take on Bend? Bend 101 is in session. This is a special class of sorts, focused on connecting you with information and resources you need to engage and thrive in the place where you live. “It’s an on-ramp to all things Bend,”
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Pet Pics: So many perfect pet photos for people to peruse
It’s not the “dog days” of summer yet, but our viewers’ great pet photos are the cat’s meow! Join the Pet Pics fun from the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/#/rounds/8/gallery.
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New Northwest Bend restaurant: Neighbor Rotisserie
A new restaurant, Neighbor Rotisserie, has opened in the spot on Bend’s NW Newport Avenue where Kebaba once operated.
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NE Bend pet wash and grooming business to close after 25 years
U-Wash Pets and Grooming off Third Street in Bend is closing at month’s end after 25 years in business. We talked to the owner on Wednesday about the “bittersweet” move.
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Junior Forecaster: Fifth-grader Grace likes playing ‘Capture the Flag,’ and loves the weather
Grace helped out John Carroll on Wednesday with the forecast. She is a fifth-grade student and enjoys playing “Capture the Flag” at recess. She loves the weather and loves to ride her bike, in the sunshine and sometimes even in the rain. Like most kids, she likes to go swimming and hanging outside. Grace is
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ODOT holds Madras open house for major upgrades coming to U.S. Highways 97 and 26, city streets
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The $30 million U.S. Highway 97 Earl Street to Colfax Lane (Madras) project will increase safety and add longevity to the transportation infrastructure along U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in Madras, according to ODOT, which held an open house on the project Tuesday night. The agency says portions
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Pay it Forward: Helping a security guard go above and beyond for those in need of help
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 from Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros goes to Security Pros guard Samson Staley, who recently came to the aid of a woman having a very bad day, even paying for an Uber ride home. He likes to help people in need, and can now give more a
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Dozens of trout found dead at Fireman’s Pond in Redmond
Dozens of trout stocked from a hatchery for events such as a recent children’s fishing fair have died at Fireman’s Pond in Redmond. City officials say it may be tied to the recent warmup or a failed pump for one of the aerators that provide oxygen for the fish.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, June 11th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 11th. 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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Bend Police and community get together for open house to discuss traffic safety and enforcing traffic laws
Bend community members were invited to meet at Bend Municipal Court Monday evening for a Public Safety Open House, to learn about how the Bend Police Department and Transportation teams plan to enhance traffic safety and enforce traffic laws.
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Bend murder suspect Brian Wynn arraigned on indictment; July 1 plea hearing set
A tentative July 1 plea date was set Monday for Brian Lee Wynn 31, of Bend, arraigned on a murder indictment in the killing of another homeless man, David Hickman, 62, found in a ditch by his campsite off North Highway 97. The plea date could change based on the availability of the judge on
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Construction moving along fast at site of new Costco on Bend’s north side
Construction is at full tilt on the new, larger Costco on Bend’s north side; at last report, the company had a target date for completion of late August.
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Merkley visits Prineville-area homes dealing with water contamination as he presses for quicker state testing
Senator Jeff Merkley, in Prineville for a town hall Sunday, also visited two of the dozens of homes dealing with manganese contaminating their water, which they say is caused by a nearby gravel mine. Merkley, whose hand was covered by black sludge from the water in one home’s toilet, is pressing state agencies to get
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Community Conversations: As fire season arrives, Forest Service offers reminders on how to stay safe, reduce risk
NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris talks with Jaimie Olle of the Deschutes National Forest about how to help prevent wildfires in the season that’s now beginning, as well as about the value to forest health and fire risk of prescribed burns.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, June 10th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 10th. 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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