Giving street dogs a second chance in Central Oregon
There are some unique animal rescue groups in Central Oregon that want to remind you it’s not just people who have something to be thankful…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Ruff Report: Affordable pet care and insurance
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. They’re easy to love, but they need care and attention, which can end up being pretty expensive.…
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Meet Nash: A rescued dog with new family – and calling
A year or so ago, times were not so good for Nash. But the dog, one of 53 given up by a La Pine breeder, has found not just a new family, but a new…
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Even in digital age, clipping coupons can save big
It’s an age-old question: Does coupon shopping really save you money and is it worth the time? Lynn Young of Bend believes it is. “Yes,…
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Opioid overdose leaves La Pine mom with memories, pain
An average of five Oregonians die every week from an opioid overdose. But the impact of the drug epidemic reaches far beyond those lives lost, as the…
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Father marks milestone with Willamette canoe journey
Peter Kirk recently spent six days and five nights canoeing down the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. His oldest child just started his…
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ODFW seeks forest grouse wings from hunters
Upland game bird hunting season is underway, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has a special request for hunters. ODFW conducts annual…
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C.O. cows have a special mission
(Update: Adding it’s a Christian orphanage) A Sisters man began cattle ranching as a way to feed his family and be connected with his food.…
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Special Report: ‘Really stressful’: C.O. parents of children with special needs say new state aid program falls far short
Parents with children who have special medical needs are burdened with financial stress as lack of caregivers force them to be 24/7 care providers to…
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Gunning for girls: New OSU study links rise in women’s gun ownership to more targeted advertising
Bola Gbadebo speaks with Redmond firearms training business, OSU professors tracking the changes CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gun manufacturers are…
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Sheltered from the storm: Shepherd’s House Ministries, church partner for more room to escape bitter cold
Central Oregon’s recent winter storm had some people living on the streets dealing with frostbite and other issues, but area shelters worked with…
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Special report: Warm Springs is Oregon’s pioneer at drawing water out of the thin air
NewsChannel 21’s Katie Zuniga has a special report on how Warm Springs is the first place in Oregon to use atmospheric water harvesting, a special…
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