Furry Friends: Graham is a a frisky, fun pup who loves fetch
Graham is a sweet, energetic Jack Russell terrier mix, 1 to 2 years old, waiting for a new home at BrightSide Animal…
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Out & About: Many animal close-ups this week
Lots of bald eagles in Central Oregon, and they’re very…
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‘Ezra’s Law’ stalls in committee, but lawmaker is not giving up
‘Ezra’s Law,’ a bill to hike sentences for some crimes that’s named for a young Madras boy severely injured by his mother’s boyfriend, has stalled in…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Yes, quite big
We have some whoppers this week from Central Oregon anglers. Send us yours from the Share…
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Four finalists for La Pine H.S. Principal meet with the community online
The four finalists are all from Oregon school districts. One is from the Bend-La Pine…
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Bend city leaders, ‘sounding board’ panel discuss homeless problem
The City Manager’s sounding board committee met to discuss different types of transitional housing and where it would be allowed.…
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Prineville coming together to fix up basketball courts
The popular basketball courts at Prineville’s Ochoco Creek Park are showing their age, but also the focus of resident Marv Sumner’s effort to raise…
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Deschutes County updating wildlife inventory
It’s the first update in 30 years, and will help officials plan for Central Oregon’s future growth, while maintaining our rich…
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Prineville boy’s lemonade stand raises over $1,000 for a worthy cause
For a school project, young Parker Ellis of Prineville set up a lemonade stand that raised more than $1,000 – thanks to a match from Sammy’s Burger…
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La Pine High School principal finalists named
You have a chance to meet and talk to the candidates this week on Wednesday. The candidates are all from Oregon school districts. One is from the…
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Pet Pals: Gus needs a good home
He’ll need a little TLC, but should be a great family pet. He’s waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: ‘Kreacher’ is a fun little chihuahua
Harry Potter fans alert! ‘Kreacher’ is a 7-year-old chihuahua waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center. He loves to be cuddled…
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Bentz speaks to La Pine group promoting creation of veterans treatment court
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., spoke Thursday to the latest La Pine Veterans Outreach meeting on the need for a veterans treatment court in Deschutes…
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Out & About: Spring weather makes for more beautiful photos
A few animals get starring roles this…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Great weather for great catches this week
Walleyes and trout are featured this…
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Sunriver’s new trumpeter swan now has a name: You can call her Val
The new female trumpeter swan in Sunriver now has a name: Valentina, or ‘Val’ for short, to mark her Valentine’s Day arrival. She and partner Gus…
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Bend teen powerlifter sets world record
Jack Bartlett, a 17-year-old powerlifter from Bend, set a world record on Saturday when he squatted 650.4 pounds. And it’s not the first record for…
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Bend church hosts Good Friday art exhibit
Antioch Church in Bend hosted its ‘Station of the Cross’ art exhibit on Good…
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Pet Pals: Scooter is a happy poodle mix
Meet Scooter, a happy 6-year-old poodle mix waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Oregon High Desert Storm dance team auditions set
The region’s new pro indoor football team, the Oregon High Desert Storm, holds its second player tryouts on Saturday — and there’s also dance team…
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