Oregon’s state veterinarian issues animal import permit for Santa’s reindeer
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let’s go! To increase holiday cheer, the state veterinarian at the Oregon Department of Agriculture has issued an…
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Holiday Lights: It’s not just homes that light up the season
Sure, many homeowners are showing some dazzling light displays, but other places are getting in on the fun, like Brookdale Bend, a senior living…
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Pet Pals: Cookie is one sweet kitty-cat
Meet Cookie, an adorable 4-month-old kitty looking for her new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Sancho is a sweet, energetic boy
Sancho is a 2-year-old blue heeler mix, a friendly, high-energy boy who loves to run and play catch, waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide…
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Holiday Lights: Wonderful sights on Imwalle Court
The lights at a home in northeast Bend on Imwalle Court can bring smiles. Be sure to enter our Holiday Lights Contest by next Monday, under the Play…
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The Giving Plate hosts revamped ‘Jingle Store’
The Giving Plate is hosting its 11th annual ‘Jingle Store,” this time at the Bend Factory Stores in Bend, a special new spot with new COVID-19 safety…
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Sisters theater owner gets that Tom Cruise rant over film crew not following COVID rules
Drew Kaza, who owns the Sisters Movie House, said Wednesday his theater has taken a huge hit financially this year. In fact, he said he had to lay…
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Holiday Lights: Special display on Hunters Circle
A home on Hunters Circle in northeast Bend has a busy and beautiful display of lights. Share a photo of your fine display on our Holiday Lights Photo…
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Holiday Lights: Diamond Lake Drive display sparkles
A home on Diamond Lake Drive in southwest Bend has a cool blue and white holiday motif, worth a swing-by. Share a photo of your fine display on our…
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(Re-)setting the stage: Major upgrades begin at Bend’s Les Schwab Amphitheater
After a downbeat, way-too-quiet “concert season” like no other — and never again, many hope — work begins this week on a $4 million-plus,…
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Holiday Lights: Looking lovely on Lamoine Lane
Next up on our Holiday Lights tour: Two stories of lights and fun at a home on Lamoine Lane in northeast Bend. Submit your photos in our Holiday…
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Holiday Lights: Another fine display on Bend’s Bonny Bridge
Sunday’s Holiday Lights segment features another fine display at a home on Bonny Bridge in southeast Bend. Be sure to submit a photo of your display…
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Dog reunited with Bend woman after 10 days in the woods, traveling 16 miles
A Bend woman was out for a birthday hike when her dog, Panda, took off running. She, along with many members of the community, spent over a week…
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Holiday Lights: Colorful, fun sights on Teak Avenue
Saturday night’s Holiday Lights segment features a home’s bright and fun display on Teak Avenue in Redmond. Be sure to post your display’s photos at…
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Holiday Lights debuts with Bonny Bridge blowout
Wow, it’s going to be hard to top the Holiday Lights display at a home on Bonny Bridge, as our popular nightly feature returns until Christmas Eve –…
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Pet Pals: Koa is a handsome Alaskan Malamute
Koa is a smart Alaskan Malamute who’d make a good hiking buddy who will need some medical care — and a big yard. He’s waiting at the Humane Society…
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Downtown Bend’s popular ‘Art’ on bench will be back soon after repairs
The iconic “Art” sculpture of a man on a bench in downtown Bend has gone missing — but don’t fear his demise, as he will return before too…
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Furry Friends: Shorty’s a sweet old soul
Shorty, a special, affectionate senior cat, is waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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NW Crossing animated holiday light show debuts
Central Oregon Pediatric Associates is hosting an animated video holiday light show nightly in NorthWest…
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Rotary-Old Mill Tree of Joy, Saving Grace Giving Tree go virtual to help this holiday
The spirit of giving and community cannot be dimmed by a virus, and the traditional “giving trees” way of helping make others’ holidays more merry is…
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