Samantha O'Connor, KTVZ NewsChannel 21

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Past articles by Samantha:

Let's Talk: Redmond suicide survivor speaks out

September is National Suicide Prevention Ponth, which is why NewsChannel 21 wanted to share the story of a suicide survivor. Kristin Akin of Redmond attempted suicide, but survived -- and now, she has a whole new reason for living. → Read More

Clear the Shelters: Day 1

All week, you will see adoptable animals featured on NewsChannel 21 building up to Saturday's event with reduced adoption fees. → Read More

One Class at a Time: High Desert MS theatre program

This month, NewsChannel 21's Samantha O'Connor announces the $500 award goes to High Desert Middle School after-school theatre director Mark Koopman → Read More

Inpsiring Women, Pt. 3: Bend woman uses cancer and horses to inspire

In part three of our inspirational women's series, we meet a Bend woman who has used the unlikely combination of cancer and horses to help others. → Read More

Inspiring Women Pt. 2: Mom-daughter duo behind a healing balm

Continuing our inspirational women's series, we are now introducing you to mother daughter duo who turned a huge negative into an even bigger positive. → Read More

Inspiring women, Pt. 1: Team defuses crisis situations

This week on NewsChannel 21, we are celebrating empowering and inspirational women. You’ll meet women that are pushing the boundaries of society and overcoming great odds to do what they love. → Read More

One year later: A look at Russell Bird's lasting legacy

April 5th marks the anniversary of the death of Russell Bird. Russell was a colleague and friends to all of us at NewsChannel 21. It is a difficult anniversary for everyone who knew him, and viewers who loved him. → Read More