Pay it Forward: ‘Friend to Friend’ helps seniors with unexpected expenses
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 award from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee goes to Jo Ann Dewey, whose ‘Friend to…
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Save the Date: From a Sunriver eclipse viewing party to the Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend
Bola Gbadebo brings us some of the things worth checking out this weekend, from the 2023 Walk Like MADD Oregon Saturday morning at Alpenglow Park to…
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Out & About: Your photos are as special as Central Oregon
Whatever the season, your photos are the reason our Out & About segment sings with the beauty of our special place. Please keep on sending them…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some mighty fine catches this week!
We had a bit of slim pickin’s recently for our Big Ol’ Fish segment, but not this week – thanks, folks! Feel free to send us your fine catches from…
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New, wider footbridge at Smith Rock State Park ready to welcome hikers, climbers
After a 2-month closure for the replacement project, a new, wider footbridge is ready to welcome climbers and hikers at Smith Rock State Park.…
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New High Desert dark-skies effort: ‘Got Stars, Central Oregon?’
The Visit Central Oregon Future Fund is partnering with local agencies in a new program called ‘Got Stars, Central Oregon?’ that looks to protect the…
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Sunriver businesses offer eclipse viewing glasses in exchange for canned food
Those special glasses one will need to safely watch the annular eclipse Saturday morning (weather permitting) can be purchased for $1, but several…
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Three Sisters Irrigation District marks climate achievement that’s a first for C.O. after 26 years, $50 million
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Three Sisters Irrigation District has become the first of Central Oregon’s eight irrigation districts to achieve drought…
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The Repair Cafe has made its final appearance this year, but more are on the way
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Welcome to the Repair Café! Newschannel 21 was in Sisters at the Firehouse Community Hall. If you need something fixed,…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, October 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 4: Proper seat belt fit is key for kids to ride safely
On Day 4 of Firebusters Week, we have some tips on how to make sure kids properly fit the seat belts in your…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: More sweetness to savor from our wonderful pets
We Central Oregonians sure do love our pets, and the photos you share with us are hard to resist, too. So here’s a bunch – you can see more and…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 3: Calling 911 to get help in an emergency
On Day 3 of Firebusters Week, we talk about how best to call 911 and get help in an…
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Bend pickleball players advocating and fundraising for lights at Pine Nursery Park
A group of pickleball players in Bend are advocating and raising money for lights at the Pine Nursery Courts west pickleball…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, October 10th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 2: Safe cycling tips to keep you rolling
On the second day of Firebusters Week, we have some great tips on how to stay safe and rolling on your bike, wherever you’re…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Screening recommendations
We’re continuing our series of reports to mark “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” This week, we focus on screening recommendations. …
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Bend’s Kindred Creative Kitchen offers classes on ‘How to Cook Like a Pro’
The Kindred Creative Kitchen, a collective kitchen space on Twin Knolls Drive in NE Bend, offers classes of various kinds, now offering lessons on…
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COCC’s 2023 Fall JobFest kicks off on Redmond campus; three more to come
Redmond Ore. (KTVZ) — Booths representing 25 different Central Oregon businesses set up Monday at Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus…
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Another top country artist, Jordan Davis, books concert next summer at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater has landed another big name in the world of country music – Jordan Davis – for a concert next June 20th, the third…
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