Big Ol’ Fish: Summer is prime time for anglers of all ages
Summer is probably the favorite time to fish for many folks. no matter the age. The Share tab on our website is just waiting for your fine catch proof!
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Out & About: Special scenic summer sights to savor
Of course, some folks have found beauty in our recently smoky sunrise and sunsets, but there’s plenty more High Desert summer sights to enjoy. Feel free to send us yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Show Us Your Garden: Variety of colors delight the senses
We have three lovely gardens from around Central Oregon to pass along this week. A variety of colors highlights our first garden with an English theme. There is also a fountain and flower combo that is sure to delight and the “little bit” garden has a little bit of work, a little bit of patience
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Pet Pics: A good look at your good-lookin’ pets
Whether your fun one is beating the heat or taking a well-deserved nap, they make for great photos – thanks for sharing yours! You can see many more and submit your own Pet Pics under the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/.
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New ‘Jolly’ app launches in Central Oregon, matching users not just with restaurants, but experiences
The new Jolly app is launching right here in Central Oregon. It aims to match its users with restaurants not just based on food – but on the experiences you want to have while dining out. Simply select the kind of experience you want, and the atmosphere you’re looking for, and the app generates a
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Junior Forecaster: Naomi enjoys the summer – and the winter, too
This week, NewsChannel 21 Junior Forecaster Naomi helped with the weather forecast. She enjoys not only the summer months, when she likes to float down the Deschutes, but also the winter months. Naomi heads up to Mt. Bachelor to ski and hits many of the much harder trails. She is heading into sixth grade at
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: The Cove Palisades State Park offers a lot of fun, relaxation on land and lake
The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular year-round destination for camping and watersports, offering plenty of hiking trails to enjoy the scenic beauty. In this week’s Park Picks, Jillian Fortner toured the campgrounds and some of the houseboat rentals on the lake.
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Jefferson County commissioners hold open house for community to view the now-abandoned county dog kennel
MADRAS, Ore (KTVZ) — Here at the County Dog Kennel, the Jefferson County commissioners opened up the facility to the community on Monday evening so they can view the space after the previous contractor vacated the premises on June 30th. County Commissioner Wayne Fording said, “Our contract with Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch, we didn’t renew
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Community Conversations: Moms Club of Bend creates lasting relationships for local families
Lynsey Harris sits down with Mom’s Club Chapter President, Mikayala Sanchez to discuss upcoming playgroups and kiddie events.
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Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, July 22nd
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Bend Elks Lodge packs parking lot with a variety of cars for annual car show
The Bend Elks Lodge parking lot was packed Saturday for the annual Bend Elks Lodge Car Show. Windows were rolled down and fresh paint jobs were shining as 50 cars cruised in to be shown off. Car lovers got to see a wide variety, from Mustangs, to Corvettes and Camaros on deck. The event brought in 25 more cars than last
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Pet Pals: Sake is a very sweet kitten in need of a good home
Sake is about 2 1/2 months old and just out of foster care, and he’s just one of many kittens waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Oregon’s top FBI agent visits Bend, urges: Say something, if you see something suspicious
The special agent in charge of Oregon’s FBI Division, Doug Olson, cited an increase in threats and mass shootings in urging residents to always report anything suspicious — tips can be anonymous, and all are taken seriously.
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Furry Friends: Lazareth is a sweet, gentle boy who’s fully of energy
This week, we get to meet Lazareth – Laz for short – a fun, friendly 3-year-old who was struck by a car but has made a full recovery and is waiting for his new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
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Save the Date: FairWell Festival, Shakespeare on the lawn and more
Jillian Fortner has a sampling of a busy summer weekend of fun on the High Desert, from the big FairWell Festival in Redmond to Shakespeare on the lawn and a backpacking food workshop in Tumalo. Much more to find and a spot to submit events at http://events.ktvz.com.
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Community Conversations: The 35th annual Oregon High Desert Classics is underway
Lynsey Harris sits down with J Bar J Youth Services Director of Development Jon Bake to discuss the Oregon High Desert Classics hunter jumper how and how the fundraiser gives back to youth in the community.
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Out & About: From sweet and cute photos to stunning, smoky sunsets, variety abounds
From dramatic or smoky skylines to a friendly cat-deer encounter, the variety each week of your fine photo contributions is fun to watch. Become part of the fun at the KTVZ.COM Share tab.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Plenty of fine catches to share
Nice variety of fish on this week’s segment – OK, there’s a couple mackinaw – anyway, be a part of next week’s and send your fine catch to us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Bend’s Guerilla Shakespeare Co. presents its own fun, prank-filled take on ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’
Fun and frolic, Shakespeare-style is coming to several Central Oregon outdoor venues the next few days as the Guerilla Shakespeare Co. presents its own take on ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor.’
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Show Us Your Garden: More pretty, peaceful scenes to share
Here are three lovely gardens that have been submitted for our Show Us Your Garden contest. They are all lovely and each showing different types of our viewers horticultural brilliance. Thanks for sending in the pics, keep them coming. You can see many more lovely gardens and submit your photo under the Contests tab at
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