75 people get e-bikes, thanks to the City of Bend’s new rebate program
The City of Bend partnered with Commute Options to give a rebate to 75 people for an e-bike. The goal is to give lower income residents…
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New metric system helps organizations track the help they provide – and the results
M Perfectly now uses a metric tracking system to get a better understanding of how well it helps those women who need it. Bola Gbadebo has details of…
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A look at Bend’s new program to help residents build more ADUs on their property
Three months ago, the city of Bend launched a program to help homeowners who wish to build an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on their property. It…
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Megabus, Pacific Crest Bus Lines to expand NW, Central Oregon daily bus service
(Update: Adding video) ELIZABETH, NJ (KTVZ) — Megabus, one of the largest bus companies in North America, announced Monday a new partnership with…
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Families and businesses soak in the last day of this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
 It was the last day of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds on Sunday. It was a final day to eat way too much…
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Sisters Farmers Market brings in people looking to stock up on locally produced items
It was the Sisters Farmers Market on Sunday, providing a wide variety of items for people to stock up on. Dozens of people were up early in…
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Hundreds of quilts displayed around The Village at Sunriver at annual Quilt Show
Sunriver visitors and residents on Saturday could view beautiful and intricate designs on hundreds of quilts at the 34th Annual Sunriver Quilt…
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Central Oregon Olympian Ashton Eaton holds track camp for young kids in La Pine
An Olympian is back home in Central Oregon, giving young kids a lesson on the track at La Pine High School. Kids ages 6-11 got to learn…
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Bend man catches elusive Sierra Nevada red fox on camera during South Sister hike
Bend resident Sean Burles captured on camera an elusive Sierra Nevada red fox during a hike on the South…
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Missing Bend roundabout art undergoing repairs, paint job
Much of the ‘Gilded River’ sculpture at the Third Street and Murphy Road roundabout has been removed for repairs to the leaves and repainting of the…
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Save The Date: Our weekly look at events in C.O.
To say this weekend would be “fair” would be an understatement. Carly Keenan has the details you need to…
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Pet Pals: What a pair of cuties!
Unbelievable cuteness in the NewsChannel 21 studio today, courtesy of Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon and her two traveling…
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Apex FC soccer camp players celebrate Women’s World Cup, with very special coach
At Apex FC’s youth soccer camp, participants represented eight countries in competition, their own salute to the Women’s World Cup — and their coach…
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New cat café opens in SW Bend
Playful Paws Cat Café has opened on SW Knoll Avenue in Bend. All cats and kittens there are up for adoption. The felines come from the C-Cat…
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Former Olympian Ashton Eaton hosting kids track camp in La Pine
One of, if not the greatest athlete to come out of Central Oregon is back in town, for a kids…
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Fishing Report: Hit East, Paulina Lakes and Lower Deschutes for trout
This week, NewsChannel 21’s Carly Keenan has the late-summer lowdown on where the fish – more specifically, trout – are…
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Furry Friends: Maisie is a sweetie who got to travel
Maisie is a sweet and friendly 1-year-old border collie who recently was a star at a Black Butte Ranch adoption event. She’s waiting at Redmond’s…
Continue ReadingShow Us Your Garden: Wildflowers galore!
Thanks for sharing all your lovely garden photos. See other local submissions, and submit yours here:…
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Out & About: Fine summer sights about in C.O.
Warm summer days and nights can sure bring out the photographer in so many of our friends. Thanks for sharing yours from the Share…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Plenty of fine catches this week
Wow, it’s summer and the fishing is fine, near and far! Send us your fine catch pics from the Share tab at…
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