Future Olympians: Young Central Oregonians climbing, swimming, winners all
Here’s another great group of Central Oregon Future Olympians to cheer on! You can see more and submit your own young champion’s photo under the…
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Central Oregon high schoolers represent the region in Salem, take second in Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –This weekend, Central Oregon high schoolers made the trip to Salem to play in the NW Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Their…
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Midnight visitor comes calling in Tetherow Crossing: Home’s Ring doorbell camera catches a cougar stopping by
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Micheal Hocker heard his Ring doorbell chime just after midnight Friday night at his home in Tetherow Crossing, northwest of…
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Our Future Olympians Photo Sweepstakes begins! Come join the fun
Is there a budding future Olympian in your family? Whatever the sport, we’d like to see then in action, going for the gold! You can submit your photo…
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The Old Iron Works in Bend hosts Last Saturday Art Walk for artists to showcase their work
  In Bend, the Old Iron Works showcased its love for arts and crafts. It was a chance to soak in the Last Saturday Art Walk. Artist and…
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Pet Pals: Yoda and Chewbacca are two sweet little kittens
If you love little furry kitty-cats, Yoda and/or Chewbacca could be just what you’re looking for. They’ll be ready for adoption soon at the Humane…
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Community Conversations: BEAT Children’s Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz
Lynsey Harris welcomes director Bree Beal, along with actors Quinn LeGrand and Adam Shapiro, to discuss their upcoming production The Wizard of Oz…
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Furry Friends: Meet Penny, a sweet senior kitty
This week, meet 11-year-old Penny, who will spend hours cuddled up in your lap, if you want. She’s waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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WATCH: Demolition of Bend High’s 69-year-old auditorium begins; hope is to clear site before students return in fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After two sprinkler leaks caused the historic auditorium to shut down, officials deemed the building, “unsafe to occupy”.…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, July 26th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
Continue ReadingOur Jillian Fortner gets to fly high at Balloons Over Bend
Our Jillian Fortner got to check out Balloons Over Bend go up in the CAVU balloon with experienced balloonist Darren Kling and learned a lot about…
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Save the Date: Balloons Over Bend, young performers and the Oregon High Desert Classics
Balloons Over Bend, the Ponderosa Players at the Tower Theatre and the Oregon High Desert Classics horse competition are the featured trio this week…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Summer is prime time for anglers of all ages
Summer is probably the favorite time to fish for many folks. no matter the age. The Share tab on our website is just waiting for your fine catch…
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Out & About: Special scenic summer sights to savor
Of course, some folks have found beauty in our recently smoky sunrise and sunsets, but there’s plenty more High Desert summer sights to enjoy. Feel…
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Show Us Your Garden: Variety of colors delight the senses
We have three lovely gardens from around Central Oregon to pass along this week. A variety of colors highlights our first garden with an English…
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Pet Pics: A good look at your good-lookin’ pets
Whether your fun one is beating the heat or taking a well-deserved nap, they make for great photos – thanks for sharing yours! You can see many more…
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New ‘Jolly’ app launches in Central Oregon, matching users not just with restaurants, but experiences
The new Jolly app is launching right here in Central Oregon. It aims to match its users with restaurants not just based on food – but on the…
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Junior Forecaster: Naomi enjoys the summer – and the winter, too
This week, NewsChannel 21 Junior Forecaster Naomi helped with the weather forecast. She enjoys not only the summer months, when she likes to float…
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Weekly Park Pick: The Cove Palisades State Park offers a lot of fun, relaxation on land and lake
The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping and watersports, offering plenty of hiking trails to enjoy the scenic…
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Jefferson County commissioners hold open house for community to view the now-abandoned county dog kennel
MADRAS, Ore (KTVZ) — Here at the County Dog Kennel, the Jefferson County commissioners opened up the facility to the community on Monday evening so…
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