Prineville’s Bowman Museum reopens; new Belknap Exhibit Center set to open March 16th
Prineville’s Bowman Museum has reopened after a brief January hiatus, officials say, and the new Belknap Exhibit Center is set to open March 16.
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: Precious love
We begin the week of Valentine’s Day with another great set of photos of Central Oregon’s cutest couples. See many more and share yours at our special page, under the Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/marketplace/contests-rules/2024/01/24/cutest-couple-photo-contest-2/#/rounds/1/gallery
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, February 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 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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Meissner Nordic Ski Community gathers to build, light up traditional ‘snow dragon’
The Meissner Nordic Community Ski Area continued a 15-year tradition on a blue-sky Saturday, gathering to build a snow dragon named “Nance.” Once the 150-foot-long masterpiece was complete, they continued another tradition, lighting candles and fireworks at sunset to “awaken” the dragon for winter.
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High school Nordic ski teams take part in final race of season for Southern League skiers
It was a sunny snow day for high school Nordic ski teams on the Meissner Nordic ski trails on Saturday. It was the final race of the season for the Southern League skiers. More than 70 high schoolers were gliding on the snow, including students from Caldera, Mountain View, Ashland, Eugene and Bend high schools, part
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Homes for Our Troops invites public to Elk Lodge for a community kickoff
  Dozens of people gathered at the Elk Lodge in Bend for a Homes for Our Troops community kickoff. It was to celebrate the building of a specially adapted home for army Sergeant Christopher Chatwin. He was injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit organization that builds fully adapted homes.
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Pet Pals: Sailor is ready to sail into your heart
Sailor is a spunky pup, about 3 1/2 months old, and new arrival at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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The Hideaway Tavern and Big E’s Sports Bar and Grill are more than prepared for Super Bowl Sunday
The Hideaway Tavern is having a Super Bowl Party Sunday. Admission for the party is $35, and it includes all you can eat, several raffles, and an electric atmosphere. At Big E’s Sports Bar and Grill, they are welcoming any and all who want to watch the big game. They have several drink specials, chili
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Central Oregon’s hummingbirds could use a heated feeder assist this winter
The director of wildlife rehabilitation at Think Wild Central Oregon has some suggestions for those who want to help our hummingbirds deal with the cold winter.
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Furry Friends: Sierra is a sweet and calm people-lover
This week on Furry Friends, we introduce you to Sierra, a 7-year-old Husky mix at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center who does wonderfully with other dogs and would love a big, fenced yard to play in.)
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: Season of love abounds
Less than a week until Valentine’s Day! Here’s some of the latest great submissions for our Cutest Couple Photo Contest. To see many more and to submit your own, visit this page, under the Contests tab: https://ktvz.com/marketplace/contests-rules/2024/01/24/cutest-couple-photo-contest-2/
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, February 9th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, February 9th. 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.
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: One of Bend’s oldest parks – Pioneer Park
This week, Eric visited one of the area’s oldest parks, Pioneer Park, right near historic downtown Bend. This picturesque place is popular locally as a location for weddings and picnics throughout the warmer months, make sure to go explore it!
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BEAT Children’s Theatre presents ‘Junie B. Jones Jr., The Musical’ this weekend
BEAT Children’s Theatre presents Junie B. Jones Jr., the Musical, at the Caldera High School Theatre this weekend, but first Friday morning for 600 C.O. elementary school kids.
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Save the Date: The Little Mermaid at the Tower, Arenacross competition, special night of comedy
As always, Bola Gbadebo has a variety of fun events to choose from this weekend. You can find plenty more events and submit your own at our online calendar, http://events.ktvz.com.
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Out & About: Marvelous sights to see, close to home and across the High Desert
Wildlife, landscapes, mountain vistas – the wonderful sights to see on the High Desert are seemingly endless. Share your great photos with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
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Big Ol’ Fish: Trio of fine catches worth sharing
All smiles from these three anglers about their catches worth sharing. You can send us yours for Big Ol’ Fish from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
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OLCC set to launch new cannabis licensing platform, CAMP
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is set to launch the first phase of a major upgrade to its cannabis and alcohol management program, called CAMP, on March 18. It focuses on moving all of the recreational marijuana licensing process online, leaving paper elements behind. It’s also the topic of our KTVZ.COM Poll:
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office hosts first Citizen’s Academy of the year, with a special guest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – In an effort to strengthen the relationship between its residents and teach the history of the storied county, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office held its first Citizen’s Academy of the year. On Wednesday night, residents of Crook County gathered for the first of the year Citizen’s Academy, hosted by the Crook
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Bend Police investigating reports of shots fired near Juniper Swim & Fitness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After receiving calls about possible gunshots being fired near Juniper Swim & Fitness early Wednesday morning, Bend Police are investigating the situation but say they didn’t find any injuries or damage to property. The shots were reportedly heard about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of NE Greeley Avenue, just
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