Boots are a key winter essential; Bend Shoe Co. owner offers buying tips
Boots are a key element of getting around safely and comfortably in the winter. We spoke with Bend Shoe Co. owner Teague Hatfield about how to choose…
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Some Bend gas stations run low or out of premium gas, but have regular to pump
Some Bend-area gas stations are running low or out of premium and plus gas due to transportation issues tied to this week’s snow and ice, but a…
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Furry Friends: Buster is a handsome, playful guy
Buster is a 2-year-old mixed-breed with plenty of energy and a playful personality, waiting for his next loving family at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 19th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Weekly Park Pick: A favorite local sledding spot — Hillside Park
Hillside Park in northwest Bend underwent a renovation to improve access/parking and accessibility in 2018 and its one of several places here in…
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Save the Date: Cabin Fever Expo, Hoodoo night skiing – and bingo
Indoor and outdoor options abound on the High Desert on a wintry weekend, as Isabella Warren says. Plenty more to choose from or submit events to at…
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Out & About: Winter brings its own special C.O. scenes to savor
Snowy skylines, animals in special settings — a wintry week on the High Desert brings many sights to savor. Share your photos (or videos) with us…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Fishing fun can be a family affair
For some, fishing is a getaway, but others enjoy making it a family fun day. Whatever your preference, send us your fine catches at the Share tab at…
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Crook County and Mountain View, two wrestling programs with a strong past and a bright future
The Crook County Cowboys wrestling team was supposed to travel to Mountain View Thursday night. Due to freezing rain, the dual meet was cancelled.…
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Our John Carroll pays a visit to the kids at Morning Star Christian School
Thursday was quite a day weather-wise for NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to visit the kids at Morning Star Christian School,…
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Mt. Bachelor snow stake gets a special overnight visitor: a Pacific marten, caught on camera
Along with all that welcome snow – over 100 inches already this month! – the snow stake at Mt. Bachelor and its 24-hour live camera caught something…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, January 18th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 18th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Bend city councilors hear from first responders about the city’s public safety goal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Public Safety Goal Update” was one of the highlights at the Bend City Council meeting Wednesday evening. Police Chief…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Winter fun abounds, indoors or out
Many more photos this week of happy dogs out in the winter elements. Whatever fun your pet’s been up to, feel free to submit your photo and see many…
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Community members turn out in Sunriver to express their concerns over hunting on federal land
Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone led a community gathering at The Door in Sunriver Tuesday evening, to hear resident concerns about hunting…
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A childhood dream realized: 17-year-old Bend native, Sawyer Jura, achieves goal of playing for the Portland Timbers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ ) — Bend native Sawyer Jura is set to become a hometown legend, as Jan. 10 he signed a deal to become a defender for the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, January 16th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo announces its 2024 Rodeo Queen and Grand Marshal
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday evening, the Deschutes County Fair Association held their annual meeting to officially announce the crowning of the…
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Camp Fire C.O. Kids, adult volunteers make ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event, Camp Fire Central Oregon kids and adult helpers created lots of ‘Valentine’s for Veterans.’…
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Cold couldn’t keep volunteers from counting, packing milkweed seeds on MLK Jr. Day of Service
The frigid weather didn’t keep volunteers from helping the Deschutes Land Trust by counting milkweed seeds and making packets the organization will…
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