C.O. restaurants busy cooking many to-go, delivery Thanksgiving meals this year
This year, many Central Oregonians will be spending Thanksgiving alone, or with a small group at their home, for the first time.…
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‘Holiday Tails’ Arts & Crafts Fair goes virtual, benefits Humane Society of C. Oregon
This holiday season, shop local, support artists and help homeless animals with online shopping during the Virtual Holiday Tails Arts & Crafts Fair…
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Salvation Army in Bend lacks bell-ringers
Volunteers and donations are down this year, but the need is…
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‘Artists Sunday’ movement promotes local art as holiday gifts
This year, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is all about shopping for art. The Oregon Arts Commission is proud to be one of 330 nationwide partners for…
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Oregon state fire marshal urges: Add fire safety to your holiday to-do list
Though Thanksgiving may look different for many Oregonians this year, State Fire Marshal Mariana-Ruiz-Temple is asking residents to put cooking fire…
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Pet Pals: Theo needs attention, but will make a great pet
He’s young and full of…
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Furry Friends: Meet Shay, a sweet 5-year-old Siamese
Shay is a very sweet 5-year-old Siamese cat waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend returns, offering free trees for those in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating…
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Bend woman’s animal-detection dog reunites cats with wildfire evacuees
Katie Albright and her 3-year-old dog, Franklin, are helping some wildfire evacuees reunite with their lost…
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Home Instead’s ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program adapts with the times
At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead’s® seasonal favorite Be A Santa to a Senior returns stronger than ever, with new…
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Tower Theater calls on community on #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement – a global day of unity to unleash grassroots…
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C.O. curbside drop-off sites open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox…
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NW youth to explore agriculture through virtual reality, online activities
In the age of COVID-19, middle and high school students in Oregon and Washington will be able to explore agriculture through immersive experiences,…
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Pet Pals: Thumper is a cute bunny
Thumper the bunny rabbit… where have we heard that name before? She’s waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Eva and Sadi are playful, spunky seniors
Eva and Sadi are two 13-year-old Jack Russell terriers who love to snuggle when they aren’t playing together. You can meet them at Redmond’s…
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OSU researchers make key advance for printing circuitry on wearable fabrics
Electronic shirts that keep the wearer comfortably warm or cool, as well as medical fabrics that deliver drugs, monitor the condition of a wound and…
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Put safety on the menu: Thanksgiving is worst day of year for home cooking fires
The National Fire Protection Association is urging the public to make fire safety a priority when preparing this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The…
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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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