This year’s Smith Rock Ranch maize theme: ‘Snoopy 4 Prez’
Smith Rock Ranch in Terrebonne opens Sept. 28th, and they’re giving a sneak aerial look at this year’s election-related theme – Snoopy for…
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C.O. growers with bumper crops at end of summer asked to give to The Giving Plate to feed those in need
This summer’s weather has left many C.O. hobby farmers and home gardeners with bumper crops. The Giving Plate in Bend could use some of that…
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Planned Children’s Museum of Central Oregon has a site chosen, still raising funds
The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon, a long-sought goal of supporters, is buying a site across from Trader Joe’s in Bend as its location, but the…
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Junior Forecaster: When it comes to weather, Helen’s got it together
Helen, our Junior Forecaster this week, is starting fourth grade this year and loves to talk about the weather. She has an activity for just about…
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Redmond’s Myla Hood and her trained wild horse are ready for Teens and Oregon Mustangs challenge
Myla Hood of Redmond has been training a wild horse for months. She will compete in an in-hand horse showing for the Teens and Oregon Mustangs…
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OSU-Cascades latest building, the Student Success Center, is nearing completion
Oregon State University-Cascades announced its latest building project on the Bend campus will be finished in a few months. The 22,500 square foot…
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: Crater Lake National Park is a must-see in Southern Oregon
One of the world’s deepest lakes is right here in Oregon—Crater Lake, which formed over 7,700 years ago after Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed.…
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Haven Bagels + Coffee now open in southeast Bend
Haven Bagels + Coffee is located in the new retail center at the corner of SW 27th Street and Reed Market Road in Bend. Owners say the bagels are…
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New roundabout has opened near Bend Airport, at Powell Butte Highway and Butler Market Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Efficiency and a smooth traffic flow – that was the aim for the Deschutes County Road Department in undertaking a new…
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New Sisters barber shop already giving back to community
Bristow’s Barber Shop on Oak Street in Sisters is giving back to the community by offering $10 off on haircuts to Sisters students before classes…
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Dutch Bros is offering a National Dog Day treat for your pup, and a special bandanna
Monday is National Dog Day, so Dutch Bros has a tail-wagging special after 5 p.m. – bring your furry friend along for a free ‘pup cup’ and dog…
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Community Conversations: Tips from Think Wild on bat roosting season
Lynsey Harris sat down with Think Wild Wildlife Services Coordinator Jacob Sandler to discuss the importance of bats to the ecosystem and how to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 26th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Bend deer know it’s safer to use the crosswalk; plus, another very special High Desert sunset
One viewer kindly shared with us a fun, funny video of how a pair of deer knew just where the cross the street – in a crosswalk, of course – while…
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Pet Pals: Puppy Warden might just lock up your heart
This week, Lynne brings by Warden, a sweet 3-month-old puppy who’s waiting for adventure at the Humane Society of Central…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley returns from Chicago, reflects on Democratic National Convention
Senator Jeff Merkley, back in Oregon from the Democratic National Convention, talks about what impressed him about the four-day…
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Bend’s Powder House owner reacts to news that Mt. Bachelor is up for sale
We talked Friday with Todd McGee, owner of the Powder House Ski and Snowboard Shop, about Powdr Corp.’s announcement that it plans to sell Mt.…
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Community Conversations: Many residents may be unaware of the Bend Beautification Program
Lynsey Harris sits down with Chuck Swann, the city of Bend’s Streets Division manager, to learn more about the Bend Beautification Program – its…
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Furry Friends: Bonnie is a sweet puppy with lots of energy
Meet Bonnie! She is an eight-month-old puppy at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. Bonnie is cheerful, energetic, and would thrive in a home with an…
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Healing Reins hosts Sensory Day Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Families can visit Healing Reins Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM to meet farm animals in a calm…
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