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St. Charles Bend administrators say the vote by nurses is standard in a negotiation, and they will get a new contract. The nurses say they’re going without lunch and breaks, and voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. To help spread awareness,  the 10th annual Steps Against Melanoma walks were held in Portland and four other Oregon cities Sunday. The walk at Riverbend Park had lots of mini-sunscreens to layer up for the three mile walk. It’s expanded to five cities —   from Portland to Bend (for

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Baby season is coming to Think Wild — the Bend wildlife hospital and conservation center. The nonprofit held its third annual baby season baby shower Sunday, as it prepares for the incoming numbers of injured and orphaned wildlife– from songbirds to badgers and skunks. There was a silent auction, raffle, live music, food and drinks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s springtime, and there was a chance to do some helpful spring cleaning with your old bikes Sunday. There was a Bicycle Bonanza Day held at Troy Field in downtown Bend. It was an opportunity to get rid of your old, unused bicycles, bike parts, helmets and tires. All the parts went to the nonprofit Bicycle Re-Source

Hundreds of children and families came out to the Fireman’s Pond in Redmond Saturday to cast their lines, hoping to catch a fish. It was time for the Kiwanis Club’s annual Redmond Children’s Fish Fair. Kids up to 13 years old were able to participate in the free event. 

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At American Legion Community Park in Redmond’s Dry Canyon, 120 people came out Saturday to participate in the NamiWalks Central Oregon. The National Alliance on Mental Illness sponsors the the nationwide event, but it was the first walk held by NAMI Central Oregon. The goal is to promote awareness of mental health and

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saving Grace and the Happy Girls run threw a heroes celebration at Riverbend Park Saturday. The event celebrated Saving Grace’s staff, volunteers and survivors. People got to listen to  music, enjoy food and take fitness classes, as well as play games and participate in the Happy Girls Run.

Healing Reins holds its annual Diamonds & Dust all-ages Picnic in the Paddock Saturday evening, with live music, food trucks and lots of activities – including horses, of course.

Carly Keenan has some wonderful ideas for a great High Desert weekend! And there are even more at http://events.ktvz.com.