Sunrise Birthdays – Monday, October 16th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, October 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Local author pens new book on Oregon’s search and rescue history
Glenn Voelz, a local author and professional ski patroller, has written a book about the history of search and rescue in Oregon, telling the story of…
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Bend Film Festival wraps 20th in-person event, names award winners; virtual version happens this week
Sunday was the last day to experience the four-day, in-person Bend Film Festival. This was the 20th year of the festival that celebrates the best of…
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Dozens of people visit Sunriver Resort to glimpse annular eclipse
At the Sunriver Resort, dozens of people woke up bright and early Saturday morning to attend a watch party for the annular eclipse. An annular…
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The Big Playback 10/13 Pt. 3: Football Top Plays and other scores around the league
Vote for your favorite top…
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Pet Pals: Precious Pomeranian pair pretty popular
Dakota and Duchess are sweet seniors, calm and “easy keepers,” says Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central…
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Sisters wild bird rescue suggests ways to prevent deadly window strikes
After the deaths of many birds who hit windows in Chicago, a Sisters wild bird rescue, Native Bird Care, is suggesting ways to keep that from…
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Pet Tips: Ways to enjoy a pet-friendly Howl-loween
Pet Tips returns, starting with some tips to help ensure a fun, safe and pet-friendly Halloween…
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C.O. Fishing Report: Crane Prairie angling improves amid cooler fall temps
Cooler fall temperatures have improved fishing prospects at Crane Prairie, says Noah Chast, who also has a Metolius River update and a list of newly…
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Furry Friends: Gretel is a smart hound dog pup who’s eager to learn
‘Incredibly smart’ Gretel, a great dog for an active family, has two eye-catching eye colors and is spending her time at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 13th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Firebusters 2023, Day 5: Be ready to leave home quickly, in case wildfire threatens
We wrap up this year’s Firebusters Week with making sure you’re prepared to leave your home quickly, in the event a wildfire…
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: Miller’s Landing
This week, Eric Oren takes us to Miller’s Landing Park in northwest Bend, conveniently situated for recreation and scenic park views. Thanks for…
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Pay it Forward: ‘Friend to Friend’ helps seniors with unexpected expenses
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 award from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee goes to Jo Ann Dewey, whose ‘Friend to…
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Save the Date: From a Sunriver eclipse viewing party to the Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend
Bola Gbadebo brings us some of the things worth checking out this weekend, from the 2023 Walk Like MADD Oregon Saturday morning at Alpenglow Park to…
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Out & About: Your photos are as special as Central Oregon
Whatever the season, your photos are the reason our Out & About segment sings with the beauty of our special place. Please keep on sending them…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some mighty fine catches this week!
We had a bit of slim pickin’s recently for our Big Ol’ Fish segment, but not this week – thanks, folks! Feel free to send us your fine catches from…
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New, wider footbridge at Smith Rock State Park ready to welcome hikers, climbers
After a 2-month closure for the replacement project, a new, wider footbridge is ready to welcome climbers and hikers at Smith Rock State Park.…
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New High Desert dark-skies effort: ‘Got Stars, Central Oregon?’
The Visit Central Oregon Future Fund is partnering with local agencies in a new program called ‘Got Stars, Central Oregon?’ that looks to protect the…
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Sunriver businesses offer eclipse viewing glasses in exchange for canned food
Those special glasses one will need to safely watch the annular eclipse Saturday morning (weather permitting) can be purchased for $1, but several…
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