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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A Wednesday evening sunset on the High Desert
Thanks to Johnny…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Those eyes have it, and how
Who doesn’t enjoy a wide selection of wonderful pet photos? And our monthly $50 gift card sweepstakes is back! See many more and submit yours at this…
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Junior Forecaster: Third-grader Jameson picked the right shirt for his debut
Jameson is the KTVZ Junior Forecaster of the week, and he came well prepared, wearing his lightning bolt shirt. Jameson is heading into third grade…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions, from Juniper Ridge fire threat to Third Street traffic lights
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joined Demetrious Gamble and Jillian Fortner on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise Wednesday for our monthly “Ask the Mayor”…
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Weekly Park Pick: Shevlin Park is Bend’s largest, and a very special nature spot
Bend’s Shevlin Park has been a community landmark for over 100 years. It spans nearly 1,000 acres, making it the largest park in town, on the…
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Changing your car’s cabin air filter really helps in our smoky conditions
First Rate Automotive in Bend shares tips on how to avoid smoke in your car, and changing out the cabin’s air filter is key, as is sitting the A/C to…
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Waldorf School of Bend helps parents after recent Montessori school closure
After the recent sudden closure of Deschutes River Montessori, Waldorf School of Bend is offering impacted parents one month of free…
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Bend-area ‘dust devil’ sends pair of umbrellas flying high
Wendy Lloyd, who lives off Ward Road east of Bend, shared a Ring video that showed a whirlwind that “made for some soaring umbrellas” around 2 p.m.…
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Future Olympians: One last duo of great C.O. kids
Thanks to one and all for sharing your great photos of your youngsters competing and excelling and having fun in our Future Olympian Photo…
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‘It’s super-exhilarating and fun’: The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium returns to downtown Bend after seven years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-time Bend tradition has returned – the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium. After seven long years, the criterium was back…
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Revamped Redmond Farmers Market has more than just veggies, also activities for the kids
A revamped, expanded Redmond Farmers Market has more than fruits and veggies and also has activities for the kids, every Friday at Centennial Park…
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Famous rapper Logic holds Bend ‘farewell’ album release, signing; says he’ll spend more time with family here
World-famous rapper Logic held an album release and signing party on Friday at Ranch Records in downtown Bend, where hundreds lined up. He says it’s…
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