Powder House prepares for earliest opening of Mt. Bachelor since 1998
Mt. Bachelor is set to open for pass-holders this Friday, the earliest opening since 1998. The announcement from Mt. Bachelor has set winter…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to your questions on fireworks, transportation, housing
From transportation to housing — and the biggest topic this month, fireworks in Bend, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing…
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Sunrise Birthdays — Wednesday, November 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Deschutes County sees nearly 75% of ballots returned – higher number, lower percentage
More than 121,000 Deschutes County mail ballots were returned to the clerk’s office for last week’s election, a turnout of about 75%. Voters with…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, November 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, November 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Have you ‘herd’ what was holding up traffic in Sunriver this weekend? It’s only natural
Nature is all around, and with a forest surrounding Sunriver, it’s only natural to have to wait for a herd of elk to move along, as Paul Evenson…
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10th annual Old Fashion Christmas brings hundreds of vendors, visitors to the Redmond Fairgrounds
Christmas cheer started early in Central Oregon this weekend with the 10th annual Old Fashion Christmas at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in…
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BEAT Children’s Theatre presents Christmas classics to family and friends at Bend Elks Lodge
 Budding theater artists spent two months learning lines for a double-feature show Saturday at the Bend Elks Lodge. BEAT Children’s Theatre held…
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The Big Playback 11/8 Pt. 1: Mtn. View QB breaks records in 1st-round win; Summit with 50 burger in win over Willamette; Crook County’s season ends
The Mountain View Cougars had back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and continued their dominance in the first round of the playoffs Friday night.…
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AMA EnduroCross Championship Series: Interview with Cody Webb
The 2024 AMA EnduroCross Championship Series will take place Saturday night at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Jillian Fortner got to catch up with…
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Pet Pals: Sweet puppy Ash could steal your heart – and all shepherds are a steal of a deal at HSCO on Saturday
Ash is only 2 months old, but this German shepherd mix puppy could steal your heart and is waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon – and all…
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Time to submit your questions for this month’s ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler
Our monthly Ask the Mayor segment returns next Wednesday during NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise in our 6 a.m. hour. If you have a question for Bend Mayor…
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Dylan Anderman previews a hot night of High Desert playoff football action for 6 teams
Dylan Anderman was live at Mountain View High School as the undefeated Cougars host Thurston in the first round of the 5A Playoffs – one of six High…
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Community Conversations: Bend Veterans Day Parade an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, honor veterans
Lynsey Harris sits down with Bend veterans Lyle Hicks and J.W. Terry to talk about Monday’s Veterans Day Parade in downtown…
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Furry Friends: Gidget the Great can’t wait to meet you
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we’re introducing you to Gidget, who could easily be mistaken for a bucking bronco the way he bounds around! He’s…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 8th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Save the Date: McMenamin’s Old St. Francis turns 88, Music in 3 Public Places; Redmond flag volunteers sought
McMenamins marks the 88th birthday of the Old St. Francis School this weekend , the Central Oregon Symphony offers Music in Public Places and…
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Pay it Forward: Central Oregon Veterans Ranch helps our vets in a variety of ways
As Veterans Day approaches, it seemed only fitting for NewsChannel 21, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union to award the $500 Pay it Forward…
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Out & About: Glorious skies are always a prize (as are the fine photos you share)
Our many friends keep outdoing themselves with dramatic, scenic and even glorious views across the High Desert. Thanks so much! Add yours to the mix…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some catches multiply in fun (and tasty) ways
Sometimes, our fine friend send us photos of a group of catches and not just one – that can be fun, too! Please send yours from the Share tab at…
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