Redmond family builds snowman over 16 feet tall
The family who owns and operates Central Oregon Adult Foster Care in Redmond believes it’s created the region’s tallest snowman — over 16 feet tall!…
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Central Oregon group reacts to President Biden signing of same-sex marriage legislation
A board member of Out Central Oregon gave her reaction to Tuesday’s signing by President Biden of a bill offering those in same-sex and interracial…
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KTVZ, Les Schwab Tire Centers Toy Drive drawing to a close
Wednesday is the last day for you to donate new, unwrapped toys to the NewsChannel 21 and Les Schwab Tire Centers Toy Drive, bringing them to any of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. aims to spread holiday joy, match 20 kids (Littles) with mentors (Bigs) this month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is working to make the holidays brighter for youth.…
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Holiday Lights: The colors glow on Yellowstone Lane
Tonight, our Holiday Lights excursion takes us to Yellowstone Lane in northeast Bend. Don’t forget, you can submit a photo and enter our Holiday…
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Deschutes DA Hummel explains support for Measure 114
Deschutes County DA John Hummel says supporters of Measure 114 are “not anti-gun” but “pro-gun safety” and that he believes the measure is…
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Salvation Army in serious need of Red Kettle bell-ringers, to help with needed donations
The usual holiday sound of bells ringing outside retailers isn’t being heard much on the High Desert this year. Those Red Kettles help The Salvation…
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NE Bend gas station offering free propane for the homeless
The Stop N’ Go Shell has station at NE 27th Street and Highway 20 in Bend is giving up to 8 gallons of propane to the homeless on Wednesday, Dec. 21…
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Natural gas prices soar, and the bills show it
A Redmond woman said she saw a 60 percent spike due to the rate increase for Cascade Natural Gas. Her monthly bill went from $70 to…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, December 13
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 13. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Holiday Lights return! We start with 3 dazzlers on Daniel Duke Way
‘Tis the season to once again enjoy Holiday Lights! Our first stop this season is at three homes with splendid lights on Daniel Duke Way in northeast…
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Patrick Lamb to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend
Award-winning musician Patrick Lamb tells us he hopes his “A Charlie Brown Christmas” show at the Tower Theater on Saturday becomes an annual Bend…
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Free gift-wrapping returns to Bend River Promenade
Oregon Equestrian Trails is sponsoring free gift wrapping again this month at the Bend River Promenade from noon to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23 (and 10…
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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade lights up snowy Deschutes in Bend
A uniquely Bend event was back again Friday evening on the snowy Deschutes River — the Holiday Lights Paddle Parade, put on each year by Tumalo…
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Pet Pals: A blind kitty named Louie needs some extra-special love
Louie is adjusting, but will needs some patience and extra special love, says Lynne from the Humane Society of Central…
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Wounded Warrior Project, local veteran artists get help from the Supply Depot
Veterans’ artwork will be on display and sold to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, COVO and the veterans themselves. The Supply Depot on Railroad…
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Furry Friends: Meet puppy Thanos and friends!
Five puppies are waiting for new homes at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center: Thanos, Holly, Noel, Dasher and Rudy were surrendered recently — three…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, December 9
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 9. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Pay it Forward: Les Schwab Tires Toy Drive gets welcome boost
Les Schwab Tire Centers in Central Oregon, holding their first Toy Drive with NewsChannel 21, got a special Pay it Forward boost of $1,000, thanks to…
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BEAT Children’s Theatre performs ‘Legally Blonde Jr.’ for area elementary, middle-schoolers
BEAT Children’s Theatre staged a special performance Thursday of its musical, “Legally Blonde Jr.’ at Summit High School for elementary and middle…
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