Christmas tree shortage hitting C.O. lots
In recent years, Oregon has struggled with a Christmas tree shortage. According to some tree lot owners, that can be attributed to the recession in…
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Holiday decorations stolen off Bend porches
During the holiday season, packages are often swiped from porches — and as online shopping grows in popularity, so do the risks. People living in…
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Terrebonne comes together to give family in need new home
About 100 members of the Terrebonne community came together to help provide a new home for a family going through some hard…
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Fourth-graders give to Toys for Tots
Fourth-graders from Cascade Academy on Thursday brought toys they bought with raised funds to the Toys for Tots organization, for distribution to…
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Redmond Airport, TSA expect big numbers during holidays
Friday is expected to be one of the biggest travel days of the holiday…
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Crook County holds ‘Shop With a Cop’ event
Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Prineville police held their first ‘Shop With a Cop’ event Wednesday, having taken part in Deschutes County’s…
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Candy Cane Lane provides gifts to foster families
Central Oregon. foster parents and families had the opportunity to pick from a selection of donated holiday gifts Wednesday at Calvary Chapel…
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Sisters bike shop donating bikes to those in need
For the fifth straight year, Sisters bike shop Blazin Saddles is donating bikes to those who need, with the help of the…
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C.O. Salvation Army $37K shy of Christmas Red Kettle goal
With less than a week until Christmas, The Salvation Army in Bend says it is $37,000 away from reaching their Red Kettle goal in Central Oregon.…
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Salvation Army in Bend ‘looking for Christmas miracle’
Last year, The Salvation Army in Bend assisted more than 350 families and provided 1,500 children (ages 0-18) with presents and clothing for…
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Costumed Terrebonne alpacas in Holiday Parade
The Alpaca Country Estates Ranch in Terrebonne held their Holiday Parade on Saturday, featuring many of the animals in fanciful…
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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade floats the Deschutes
Colorful lit displays on kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards floated the Deschutes River at Bend’s Old Mill on Friday evening, an annual display…
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Holiday Lights: Another fine scene on Bonny Bridge
Another home’s great Christmas display on Bonny Bridge to share. Feel free to enter our Holiday Lights Photo Contest, by clicking the Play…
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Santa’s reindeer visit Redmond
Santa’s very own reindeer paid a visit to Redmond Thursday, and the kids loved…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman FD needs donated gifts
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association is in need of more gifts to fulfill the goals of its annual Spirit of Christmas Gift…
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Holiday Lights: Fun, colorful SW Redmond display
This special home is on SW 31st Street in Redmond and provides a wonderful display for passers-by. Feel free to submit a photo to our contest at the…
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‘Journey to Bethlehem’ in Bend
More than 150 costumed actors take part in the Bend 7th Day Adventist Church’s four-night “Journey to Bethlehem,” re-enacting the very first…
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Holiday Lights: Beauty on Bonny Bridge
Our special Holiday Lights feature is back for another season of fun, beautiful scenes at homes around the region. Submit a photo of your display in…
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Oregon fire marshal offers tips for a safe holiday season
The arrival of colder weather and holiday activities in December provides opportunities to keep your homes and family fire-safe, so everyone can have…
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Bend Fire and Rescue offers some yearly reminders and safety tips so that your Christmas tree stays well-watered and doesn’t become a fire…
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