Downtown Bend merchants urge you to ‘Shop Small’ for the holidays
Downtown Bend merchants are participating in a ‘Shop Small Passport’ program for the holidays that also involves an online…
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OSPIRG releases annual report on unsafe toys
The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group has released its 35th annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report about hazardous toys for children, due for…
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Redmond police release photos, seek owner of off-leash dog in fatal dog attack
Redmond police released two security-camera photos Wednesday in hopes the public can help them find a vehicle of interest regarding a recent fatal…
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Redmond PD to crack down, enforce off-leash dog laws after fatal attack
The Redmond Police Department said Thursday it will crack down on leash laws after receiving complaints regarding dogs being off-leash in public…
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Humane Society of C.O. assists S. Oregon cat rescue
The Humane Society of Central Oregon took in 20 stray cats from a Medford rescue organization when its trip to Portland for spaying and neutering was…
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Pet Pals: Maybelle is a shelter fave, but she needs a good home
She’s so fast, our cameras can’t keep her in…
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Furry Friends: Dewey’s big and goofy, but he’s lovable
Dewey is an active (of course) basset-bloodhound mix, waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Redmond veteran mourns dog killed by off-leash dog; now, she wants answers
Retracing her steps, Army and Air Force veteran Debra Slade on Monday revisited where she last took her dog, 10-year-old Tucker, over the weekend,…
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Pet Pals: Purr-fect time to pick a pet named Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a kitten with unusual coloring and a name just fitting to adopt this Halloween weekend from the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Zena is a sweet, mellow pup with special skill
Zena is about a year old, pretty calm for a pup, and knows sign language. She’s waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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More than 600 Hawaii shelter dogs, cats flown across the Pacific to the NW
Hundreds of dogs and cats from overcrowded Hawaii shelters have been flown across the Pacific to less-crowded facilities on the U.S. mainland.…
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Bend outfitter assists Three Rivers Humane Society with donated collars, leash sets
Alpine Outfitters, Bend-based makers of handcrafted and high-quality gear for working and active dogs, has partnered with Three Rivers Humane…
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Pet Pals: He’s energetic, playful, and in need of a good home
Damon is a 4-year-old Australian Cattle, Queensland Healer mix dog, waiting for just the right home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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Furry Friends: Oakley is a ‘people pup’
Oakley is a sweet, energetic coonhound-mix pup, nearly 3 years old and waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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The droid you’re looking for: Robots begin delivering food on OSU’s Corvallis campus
It may look like a robot from a Star Wars movie, but those aren’t little droids that just began roaming around Oregon State University’s…
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New program to provide $1.25 million in relief to Oregon artists
Oregon artists may now apply to a new Artist Relief Program created by the Oregon Arts Commission, in partnership with The Oregon Community…
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Pet Pals: Phil… ‘Lip’ is a playful kitty
‘Lip’ as he’s known, can be playful, but will be a “lap cat”…
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Furry Friends: J.D. is a sweet youngster who’s full of energy
J.D. is a very energetic 1-year-old blue heeler-cattle dog mix pup who just arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center a few days…
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People are using their cars to socially distance and still enjoy C.O. live events
It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?…
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Pet Pals: Big girl needs lots of exercise
Kyra, a Doberman pinscher, is spayed and has all her shots, and is waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a forever…
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