Out & About: Special summer sights to savor across the High Desert
Thanks to all our fine friends who have shared many of the great summer sights they’ve experienced around the High Desert lately. You can join them…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Hot summer, hotter catches all around
What better way to spend a hot summer day than on the water, reeling in those Big Ol’ Fish? Then just send those fine photos to us from the Share…
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Show Us Your Garden: Variety is the spice of life, and of backyard spaces, too
This week, we have a variety of gardens to show you. A family affair by the Bennett family has the entire family working on the project together,…
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Kids Entrepreneur Market offers kids real-world experience – and everyone a unique shopping scene
Demetrious Gamble introduces us to an organizer and two young entrepreneurs who are part of the Kids Entrepreneur Market coming up Saturday at Troy…
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Mt. Bachelor celebrates the opening of an easy multi-use trail for hikers and bikers to enjoy
On Thursday, Mt. Bachelor held a ribbon-cutting party for their new and first mixed-use trail, called Evergreen. The trail is 4.4 miles, with an…
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Future Olympians: The winning ways of young Central Oregonians
More High Desert young athletes make us all proud! You can submit your kid competitor’s photo and see others by entering our Future Olympian Photo…
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Pet Pics: Noble and stately or napping and relaxing, our pets rule the roost
Here’s this week’s collection of Pet Pics! You can see many more great pets and submit your own photo under the Contests tab at…
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Junior Forecaster: Xander has plenty of fun outdoors
Xander is helping sort out the weather here in Central Oregon as we close out the month of July on a hot note. Xander is going to be in the 6th grade…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, July 31st
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
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Future Olympians: Central Oregon’s young medalists in the making
Another Olympic Zone means more Central Oregon young athletes training for their possible future debut on the Olympic stage. See more photos and join…
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Former Bend mayor, city councilor Jodie Barram plays new public role, getting wildfire info out
Former Bend city councilor and mayor Jodie Barram plays a different public role these days, as a public information officer for NW Team 6, helping…
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Park Pick: Riley Ranch Nature Reserve offers a peaceful riverside oasis on the edge of NW Bend
This week, Jillian Fortner pays a visit to the 184-acre Riley Ranch Nature Reserve in northwest Bend, which has a relaxing, enjoyable mix of trails,…
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Latest Bend Parkway/Hwy. 97 shift brings some confusion, backups
One part of the latest change on the southbound Bend Parkway/Highway 97 has led to some confusion and a new backup where traffic merges with Third…
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Future Olympians: Young Central Oregonians climbing, swimming, winners all
Here’s another great group of Central Oregon Future Olympians to cheer on! You can see more and submit your own young champion’s photo under the…
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Central Oregon high schoolers represent the region in Salem, take second in Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –This weekend, Central Oregon high schoolers made the trip to Salem to play in the NW Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Their…
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Midnight visitor comes calling in Tetherow Crossing: Home’s Ring doorbell camera catches a cougar stopping by
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Micheal Hocker heard his Ring doorbell chime just after midnight Friday night at his home in Tetherow Crossing, northwest of…
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Our Future Olympians Photo Sweepstakes begins! Come join the fun
Is there a budding future Olympian in your family? Whatever the sport, we’d like to see then in action, going for the gold! You can submit your photo…
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The Old Iron Works in Bend hosts Last Saturday Art Walk for artists to showcase their work
  In Bend, the Old Iron Works showcased its love for arts and crafts. It was a chance to soak in the Last Saturday Art Walk. Artist and…
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Pet Pals: Yoda and Chewbacca are two sweet little kittens
If you love little furry kitty-cats, Yoda and/or Chewbacca could be just what you’re looking for. They’ll be ready for adoption soon at the Humane…
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Community Conversations: BEAT Children’s Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz
Lynsey Harris welcomes director Bree Beal, along with actors Quinn LeGrand and Adam Shapiro, to discuss their upcoming production The Wizard of Oz…
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