Redmond bookstore plans free-book giveaway
If you love to read and can’t get enough books, Redmond’s Herringbone Books plans a book giveaway on Saturday at the High Desert Music Hall The…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Happiness is a warm puppy (or kitty)
A wagging tail, a purr, there are many signs of a contented pet – and we love them so much! See plenty more and submit your own photo under the…
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City of Redmond, BLM seek public comments on wetlands complex plans
To keep up with growing wastewater needs, the city of Redmond wants to create a wetlands complex on property northwest of the city now partially…
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Junior Forecaster: Raegan loves fall, because it’s ‘sweater weather’
This week’s Junior Forecaster is a student at Central Christian School in Redmond and is in the ninth grade. She enjoys the fall weather, due in part…
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Organizers of Bend street ‘drifting’ event acknowledge lack of city permit
An organizer of a street “drifting” event held on a Bend cul de sac as a fundraiser acknowledges lack of a permit and says they will check their…
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Back 2 School Photos: More kids off to a great start
The tradition of a photo celebrating the first day of school lives on, and you’ve shared some great photos with us this month – thanks! You can see…
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Bend’s Think Wild offers some options to protect migrating birds from window strikes
Bend nonprofit Think Wild offers some suggestions to reduce the risk of birds hitting your windows as peak migration season…
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Weekly Park Pick: Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint offers travel break, breathtaking views
Peter Skene Ogden Scenic Viewpoint, located just north of Terrebonne along US Highway 97, offers a welcome place to stop and take in some…
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Hillsboro resident captures streaking fireball on video
Ken Stephens posted to Reddit and shared with us the video from his porch of the fireball that many witnessed streaking across the Northwest sky late…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, Sept. 24th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, September 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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USDA hopes to bring its Farm to School program to the High Desert
A U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary tells us that Farm to School programs go way beyond getting locally grown veggies on schoolkids’…
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T-Mobile presents $50,000 Hometown Grant for Madras Elementary’s big playground makeover
T-Mobile on Monday officially presented a $50,000 Hometown Grant to the Madras Elementary School playground makeover, bringing fundraising close to…
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Community Conversations: Bethlehem Inn hosting local food drive, Harvest of Hope
Lynsey Harris sits down with Bethlehem Inn Volunteer Manager Jordan Walker and Development Manager Caroline Greenlaw to discuss how to give the gift…
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Sisters Art Association hosts eighth annual Artist Studio Tour for the community, visitors
Sunday brought the finale of the two-day, eighth annual Sisters Art Association Artist Studio Tour. There were 18Â artists at 12Â studios and hosting…
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Local author pens new book all about ‘Secret Bend’
Joshua Savage just published his latest book, “Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.” It may well hold some surprises for…
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Pet Pals: Pepper and Domino are two kitties who will ‘squirm into your heart’
Kittens Pepper and Domino just came back to the Humane Society of Central Oregon from their great foster home, so they are ready to, as Lynne says,…
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Non-alcoholic bar, The Dez Lounge, opens in Bend
The Palate coffee bar during the day along Colorado Avenue turns into The Dez Lounge, an alcohol-free cocktail lounge at…
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Athlete of the Week: Redmond’s sophomore soccer sensation, Georgia Koch, scores hat trick against Pendleton
There is a star in the making at Redmond High School, and her name is Georgia Koch! Against Pendleton, Koch had three goals and an assist to lift the…
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Community Conversations: Central Oregon Collective is all about supporting inclusivity
Lynsey Harris is talking with Scott Pelham, the executive director of Central Oregon Collective, which for over 40 years has been dedicated to…
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Furry Friends: Sweet Edith has a wonderful, playful spirit
Edith is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix who loves long walks, playing with her ball and zooming around the play yard. She’s waiting at Redmond’s…
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