The Great Drake Park Duck Race goes virtual
The 31st annual Great Drake Park Duck Race put on by the area’s four Rotary clubs will not feature the traditional dumping of ducks into the…
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Smolich Motors sold to Lithia Motors
Smolich Motors in Bend has been sold to Lithia Motors. Lithia says the dealership is expected to generate $100 million in revenue each…
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Cascades Academy preps for enrollment surge
Cascades Academy in Tumalo is reporting record enrollment, so it is taking steps to bring them to classes safely and follow COVID-19…
Continue ReadingHere’s KTVZ’s 2020 Fourth of July Virtual Pet Parade!
For those who missed our holiday weekend airings or who wish to share with others, here’s NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster, Mike Allen and Bob Shaw…
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Redmond mayor tries on a few masks, but says they’re not enough
The city of Redmond has released a video of Redmond Mayor George Endicott trying on a few face coverings while noting that masks alone are not a…
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Ex-pastor’s retrial on abuse charges set
Former Gresham pastor James Worley, convicted and sentenced in a Bend 2018 abuse trial, had his conviction overturned recently because the verdict…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown talks with KTVZ of COVID-19 issues
Gov. Kate Brown expressed concern in a talk with NewsChannel 21 on Monday about the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, in Bend and elsewhere, and the…
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Prineville protesters want police chief out
A Black Lives Matter protest took place in Prineville on Sunday, this time calling for the resignation or dismissal of Police Chief Dale Cummins over…
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Sisters Farmers Market adds online ordering, curbside pickup
The Sisters Farmers Market is among a growing number around Oregon that are now offering online ordering and curbside…
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SW Bend residents help douse small brush fire
Southwest Bend residents used, water, extinguishers and rakes to tackle a small brushfire off Brookswood Boulevard Sunday morning before police and…
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Prineville Fourth of July fire damages home, outbuilding
A fire burned intensely near Meadow Lakes Golf Course Saturday night, damaging a home, outbuilding and power pole, at a time when the city’s Fourth…
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Fireworks fly atop Pilot Butte for July 4
While many Fourth of July celebrations were canceled across the nation, the Pilot Butte fireworks show in Bend lived on. It was one of the largest…
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La Pine residents hold their own Fourth of July parade
With many of Central Oregon’s traditional Fourth of July events canceled or scaled back due to COVID-19, some La Pine residents decorated their…
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Pet Pals: Louie is a sweet goof of a hound who follows his nose
This week on Pet Pals, meet Louie, a hound dog that follows his nose wherever he goes but is also ready for belly-rubs or a good romp. He’s waiting…
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Pilot Butte prepped for 4th of July fireworks show
Sure Shot Fireworks prepped Pilot Butte Friday afternoon for the annual fireworks show. Pilot Butte will be closed off to hikers until…
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Furry Friends: Ruby offers a lot of active fun
Furry Friends returns with Ruby, from Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, who is full of loving…
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Bend nurse gets free air conditioning
GreenSavers is rewarding front-line health care workers for their efforts against…
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Out & About: Many fantastic photos this week
Beautiful pictures once again! Share your own from the Share tab at…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Whoppers this week
We have lots of great anglers in Central Oregon! Share your big-catch photos with us from the Share…
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Measure IP44 goes to Oregon voters
Enough signatures have been collected to send the drug decriminalization measure to the November…
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