New ‘X-Ray Vision’ exhibit opens at High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum in Bend opened its new exhibit ‘X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out’ this weekend, featuring 40 black-and-white digital prints of…
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Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association hosts conference in Bend
The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association is hosting its annual hospitality conference at Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend, to help businesses…
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Redmond woman makes Christmas stockings for assisted-living residents
Cheryl Garr said Sunday she hopes volunteers, other assisted living homes, and charitable organizations will join in to help expand the project and…
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Hundreds gather in Redmond for ‘Freedom to Choose Rally’
Hundreds gathered in Redmond on Saturday to rally in support of those who are in jeopardy of losing their job if they don’t get the COVID-19 vaccine…
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The Big Playback 9/17: Mountain View back in the win column; top plays & other scores
Mountain View gets a win in a tightly contested matchup with Sprague. Plus, a look at this week’s top plays. To vote for your top play choice (we’re…
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The Big Playback 9/17: A week review; Summit defense stifles Bend
The Lava Bears bid to go 3-0 ends at home as the Summit Storm shut out…
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Pet Pals: Louisiana pets are in C.O., looking for new homes
Sara is pretty girl who’s been through Hurricane Ida. She’ll make a great family pet, and is waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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‘Thank You’ rally salutes St. Charles Bend caregivers, staff
Dozens gathered at an intersection near St. Charles Bend Friday afternoon to wave signs and offer thanks to all the caregiving staff at the hospital…
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Redmond alpaca farm seeks experienced knitters
Redmond’s Thordarson Farms is seeking experienced hand knitters to make pieces from its alpaca…
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed at Bend ceremony
The Bend Heroes Foundation held a ceremony Friday morning, honoring Bend’s and Oregon’s prisoners of war and those missing in action, on National…
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Clear the Shelters: Meet a sweet kittie named Katie!
Next up in our Clear the Shelters parade of adoptable animals is Katie, an adorable 1-year-old calico kitty who was among 49 animals flown to the…
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Furry Friends: Subie is a sweet senior dog
This week’s ‘Furry Friends’ adoptable animal at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center is Subie, a 9-year-old pit bull mix who is really sweet and…
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C.O. Suicide Prevention Alliance holds candlelight vigil
Earlier this month, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners officially recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month. On Thursday evening, the…
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Planned Redmond homeless community Oasis Village receives $10K donation
Bob Bohac, with Oasis Village, says the money will help the project build and start its…
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Clear the Shelters: Here’s Sparkling Bob!
We continue our Clear the Shelters campaign by introducing you to a fun 8-year-old terrier mix waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Out & About: Keep those great pics coming
Beautiful photos of Central Oregon and beyond! Share yours with us from the Share tab at…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Fishin’ magician
Great catches from this past…
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Bend-La Pine Schools struggle with shortage of bus drivers
Other Transportation Department staff are filling in as a nationwide school bus driver shortage hits home for Bend-La Pine…
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14th annual Sisters Fall Street Festival set for this weekend
Sixty vendors will be selling arts, crafts, food and more at this weekend’s 14th annual Sisters Fall Street…
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Cascades East Transit celebrates reopening of upgraded Hawthorne Station
Cascades East Transit held an event Wednesday to celebrate the recent interior renovations of its Hawthorne Station after a closure of over a year;…
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