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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Pet Pals: Pair of magically named kittens pay a visit
They’re called Houdini and Copperfield, and you can make their temporary status disappear by visiting the Humane Society of Central Oregon and giving…
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Furry Friends: ‘Turk’ a great Friday the 13th black cat
Black cats can be wonderful kitties – even on Friday the 13th, like this special cat with a special name – Turkington, waiting at Redmond’s…
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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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‘Tis the season to Shop with a Cop
It’s a much-awaited outing, for both area law enforcement and young people, as the 19th annual Deschutes County Shop with a Cop is underway, with…
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‘Oregon Loves Its Pets’ license plate to help spay-neuter programs
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene-based spay and neuter program is looking to raise funds with a special license plate that will attract attention from…
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Victorian Carolers sing classic holiday tunes at downtown Bend library
A Christmas favorite in Central Oregon, you may have seen them at tree lightings, holiday parties, and…
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Bend Christmas Parade brings many smiles
It’s a special event that brings smiles to the faces of thousands: the Bend Christmas Parade, which rolled through town during a welcome break in the…
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As Bend’s tree is lit, kids make their wishes
Santa was on tap for the downtown Bend Christmas tree lighting, so it was a logical time for kids to share what is on their lists this…
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Christmas tree is lit in downtown Bend
Santa Claus joined NewsChannel 21’s Katie Zuniga and Bob Shaw for Friday night’s countdown to light the downtown Bend Christmas…
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Pet Pals: Narwhal is a very special cat who could go viral
Narwhal has an extra canine tooth right in the center of his mouth and is a bit cross-eyed, but he’s also a wonderful cat waiting for a loving new…
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