Saturday marked the start of a two-day festival at Bend’s Drake Park for the fourth annual Juneteenth Central Oregon celebration. It’s hosted by The Fathers Group and the planning community. This year’s theme is Jubilee, marking a joyous celebration of the emancipation for those that were enslaved. Slaves in Texas learned they had been declared free on
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The trumpeter swans at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory are parents, again. Gus and Val welcomed five baby trumpeter swans, also known as cygnets, about five days ago. With the five new cygnets, Gus and Val have had a total of 18 cygnets. Sunriver Nature Center said the new cygnets are the largest group they’ve ever had.
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Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by an unusual visitor: Piper is a 3-year-old chinchilla, one of two currently at the Bend shelter.
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A wide range of jewelry, gems, minerals, tools and, yes, an array of beautiful rocks are featured at the 78th Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow this weekend at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Photojournalist Tyson B. brings us the sights and sounds of this down-to-earth event.
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A Bend viewer shared with NewsChannel 21 a security video clip of a FedEx delivery driver throwing a package to the ground. There was no damage, but the resident filed a complaint with the company.
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Lynsey Harris is joined on Community Conversations by High Desert Museum Director of Communications Heidi Hagemeier to talk about what’s up this summer, including a traditional, featured crowd favorite, ‘Raptors of the Desert Sky.’
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The panoramic views from the top of Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint attract both locals and tourists year-round.
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Bo is a 3-year-old mixed breed doggy who loves to roll around in the grass and is just what BrightSide Animal Center’s Savanah Wellman calls “a big, sweet, goofy boy.”
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Another busy June weekend is at hand on the High Desert: Lynsey Harris has a few options, and many more can be found at http://events.ktvz.com, where you can also submit your own events.
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The flowers, the wildlife and of course all the special skylines and scenery of the High Desert – thanks to all who use the Share tab to send them to us, for all to enjoy every Wednesday evening!
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Central Oregon youngsters are doing their share of great Big Ol’ Fish catches lately, and we love seeing them! Whatever the age, send us your photo and details from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards is holding a grand opening Friday afternoon for its new tasting room and restaurant in downtown Bend.
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The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is hosting thousands of BMW motorcyclists for their National Rally, featuring a variety of activities.
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Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing will begin its summer-long crack sealing project for the city of Redmond next week, limiting access for a time but not completely closing roads. City-of-Redmond-CS-Map-2024Download
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- At Juniper Swim and Fitness, the Bend Swim Club had a celebratory send-off for Campbell McKean. He’s headed to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials after breaking two OSAA state records earlier this year as a junior at Caldera. “I’m looking forward to seeing the facility, seeing what it’s like, and especially watching
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 13th. 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, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you know Bend has a class you can take on Bend? Bend 101 is in session. This is a special class of sorts, focused on connecting you with information and resources you need to engage and thrive in the place where you live. “It’s an on-ramp to all things Bend,”
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It’s not the “dog days” of summer yet, but our viewers’ great pet photos are the cat’s meow! Join the Pet Pics fun from the Contests tab at https://ktvz.com/play/2023/10/31/pet-pics-2023-24/#/rounds/8/gallery.
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A new restaurant, Neighbor Rotisserie, has opened in the spot on Bend’s NW Newport Avenue where Kebaba once operated.
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U-Wash Pets and Grooming off Third Street in Bend is closing at month’s end after 25 years in business. We talked to the owner on Wednesday about the “bittersweet” move.
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