Back 2 School Photos: New beginnings bring big smiles
It’s that great time of year, when kids smile get all ready and set and head back to school, after posing for that traditional first-day photo of…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, Sept. 19th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, September 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Sweet as can be, for all to see
Another fun, fine, ‘awww’ round of pet photos from our many friends – thanks so much! You can join in our Pet Pics Sweepstakes from the Contests tab…
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Decision 2024 debate: Vikki Breese-Iverson and Brian Samp, Part 3
Oregon House District 59 candidates Republican incumbent Vikki Breese-Iverson and Democratic challenger Brian Samp give their closing statements and…
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Decision 2024 debate: Vikki Breese-Iverson and Brian Samp, Part 2
In our second segment of a Decision 2024 live debate, the two House District 59 candidates, Republican incumbent Vikki Breese-Iverson and Democratic…
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Decision 2024 debate: Vikki Breese-Iverson and Brian Samp, Part 1
At our live NewsChannel 21 Decision 2024 debate Tuesday evening, the two Oregon House District 59 candidates, Republican incumbent Vikki…
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Sylvan Learning Center students hold school supplies drive for foster kids in CASA program
When given a choice of using their tokens to buy toys for themselves or give other kids school supplies, students at Bend’s Sylvan Learning Center…
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Junior Forecaster: Charlotte loves to ski and forecasts a chance of … candy!
Charlotte, this week’s Junior Forecaster, is a fifth-grade student at Christian Academy in Redmond. When not at school, Charlotte enjoys heading up…
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Award-winning author to hold reading, book-signing at OSU-Cascades
OSU-Cascades is hosting a Wednesday, Sept. 25 reading and book-signing event featuring Kristen Millares Young, an award-winning author, journalist…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, Sept. 18th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, September 18th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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The Giving Plate’s co-founder writes her inspirational life story: ‘If These Scars Could Sing…’
Debra Kelso, co-founder with husband Gary of The Giving Plate Community Food Relief Outreach in Bend, has written a book about her life, “If These…
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Four Central Oregon businesses honored by Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored four Central Oregon businesses with Patriot Awards on Tuesday for the key role they play in…
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Weekly Park Pick: Alpenglow Park in SE Bend has a wide variety of fun amenities
Alpenglow Park is located in a rapidly growing area of southeast Bend, offering features such as a “sprayground,” bouldering area and accessible play…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace holds busy, successful ‘bed build’ in Bend
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a NewsChannel 21 Cares for Kids partner, had a very successful ‘bed build’ this weekend in Bend, as 125 volunteers assembled…
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Nearby contractor cuts water line serving Bend’s High Desert Middle School; service expected to be restored Tuesday
A contractor doing construction activity nearby broke a water line serving High Desert Middle School in southeast Bend Monday afternoon. As a result,…
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Community Conversations: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon helps pets and owners in need
Lynsey Harris is joined by Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon co-owner and veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Bentley about how the veterinary…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, Sept. 16th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, September 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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360-degree view of a special sunset from over Bend’s Pilot Butte
Scot Brees of Central Oregon Connection shared with us this 360-degree view of Saturday’s colorful sunset as captured from a drone flown from the…
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The Big Playback 9/13 Pt. 2: Bend defends the Den to improve to 3-0
The Bend High Lava Bears just keep on rolling! They are 3-0 to start the season after dominating the second half against Canby. Bend travels to…
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Pet Pals: Mila is a sweetheart pup with plenty of energy
Meet Mila, a 3-month-old shepherd mix who the Humane Society of Central Oregon describes as “a spirited puppy who’s bursting with energy and ready to…
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