Lifestyle Archives

Laila Lalami’s ‘The Other Americas’ chosen as “A Novel Idea” community read

December 5, 2020 9:02 pm KTVZ news sources

Deschutes Public Library has announced The Other Americans as the 2021 “A Novel Idea… Read Together” selection. The book, written by novelist…

Redmond Kiwanis Club holds annual candy fundraiser

December 5, 2020 6:27 pm Alec Nolan

The Redmond Kiwanis Club is doing their traditional sale of See’s Candy from a downtown pop-up store to raise money for youth projects.…

Sisters real estate group puts on pet charity fundraiser

December 5, 2020 6:26 pm Alec Nolan

Grand Peaks at Sisters homes teamed up with the Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League on Saturday to raise money for re-homing dogs.…

Pet Pals: Gump the rabbit is shy at first

December 4, 2020 9:36 pm KTVZ News Team

Gump is a 9-month-old Silver Marten rabbit waiting at the Humane Society of Central…

New ‘Redmond Northern Lights’ display lights up City Hall with holiday show

December 4, 2020 8:06 pm KTVZ news sources

In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the first…

Virus won’t stop Santa from picking up mail in Bend’s Old Mill

December 4, 2020 7:24 pm KTVZ News Team

Jolly old St. Nick may not be having his typical visits with good boys and girls this year, but families can still greet him picking up his North…

Colorful street art galore is the goal of new project for Redmond walking tunnel

December 4, 2020 12:49 pm Jack Hirsh

One walking tunnel in Redmond is about to become a lot more colorful,…

Furry Friends: Cocoa is a sweet, mellow old soul

December 4, 2020 8:18 am KTVZ News Team

Cocoa is a sweet, mellow older dog waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Bend Fire & Rescue warns of holiday fire hazards, offers reminders

December 2, 2020 7:00 pm KTVZ News Team

It’s a season of Christmas trees and lights, and joy — and unfortunately, also of fire hazards that Bend Fire & Rescue want you to keep in…

Bend’s Santa Express won’t roll through neighborhoods, but donations still sought

December 1, 2020 12:18 pm KTVZ news sources

Even with the recovery of the economy, there is still a need for support of local food banks and charities, and The Salvation Army is no different.…

Holiday miracle in La Pine: Cat missing for four years is reunited with happy owner

November 30, 2020 5:47 pm Blake Allen

A holiday miracle is at hand for a former La Pine resident who was reunited with her cat, Schrodinger, who has been missing for the past four…

‘Buy A Tree, Change A Life’ Lot Opens

November 29, 2020 6:33 pm Blake Allen

At the Father’s House Church in Bend, a Christmas tree lot aimed to raise money for children has opened. Organizers say it’s off to a busy…

Pet Pals: Mia is one pretty kitty

November 27, 2020 8:14 pm KTVZ News Team

This week, we introduce you to Mia, a 1 1/2-year-old cat waiting — again — for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…

The Bend Christmas Tree is officially lit

November 27, 2020 7:29 pm KTVZ News Team

NewsChannel 21’s Bob Shaw joins Bend Mayor Sally Russell and none other than Santa Claus himself to light the official city of Bend Christmas…

Furry Friends: Gambit has a lot of love to give

November 27, 2020 11:51 am KTVZ News Team

Gambit is an active, 6-year-old pit bull-husky mix who’s been a pretty good boy while waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…

Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus

November 27, 2020 9:13 am The Associated Press

Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this…

C.O. cooks talk of challenges preparing first Thanksgiving feast on their own this year

November 26, 2020 7:01 pm Blake Allen

Many Central Oregon families who have relied on others to prepare Thanksgiving meals in the past were doing their own cooking for the first time this…