Sisters cold-weather shelter lacks location, working on other plans
A planned Sisters cold-weather shelter does not have a location set for this winter, along with staffing issues, so they are working with churches…
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Referees are still badly needed in Central Oregon, as winter sports approach
The basketball season begins in less than two weeks, and there aren’t enough referees. A meeting is being held Saturday morning in Redmond to address…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Great-looking pets, every last one!
Central Oregon has the best looking pets in the world! Just take a look…. and share your own from our Pet Pics Sweepstakes page:…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, October 26
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 26 You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Kotek, Johnson bring their campaigns to C. Oregon; new poll shows Drazan in the lead
With two weeks to go before the votes are counted, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek brought her “Defending Reproductive Rights” tour to…
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The last Blockbuster is having a party
There’s a contest where you could win an evening at the world’s last Blockbuster in…
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Where’s my candidate’s name? Why is that the ballot order?
Names are not listed on your Oregon ballot in alphabetical order, so there’s fairness in the…
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A different kind of fashion show
“Real Men Wear Pink” presents a men’s fashion show Friday evening. Food, drink, music and prizes from area businesses highlight this event which…
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Election Day 2022 is coming
The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office was busy Monday making sure its ballot-counting machines are working…
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Shepherd’s House plans winter clothing drive
The Shepherd’s House begins a winter clothing drive to meet the needs of men, women and children on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its shelter on…
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Bend, Deschutes County discussing plans to clear Hunnell Road encampment for road projects
An extension of Hunnell Road in Bend to Tumalo Road starting next spring will mean removing long-time parking by the homeless along that road, and…
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A ‘spook-tacular’ event at Think Wild in Bend, as children create wildlife-themed pumpkin art
The third annual pumpkin-carving party took place Sunday at Think Wild, the wildlife hospital and conservation center east of Bend. It was another…
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Central Oregonians get ready for winter sports as snow arrives at Mt. Bachelor
After all those warm fall days, there’s finally a blanket of snow at Mt. Bachelor, which means it’s almost time to take part in all your favorite…
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Bend’s Olivia Knox sees her music career take off after posting video on TikTok
 Olivia Knox is performing all her favorite songs, including her new EP, at the Tower Theatre in Bend Saturday night. Knox said her EP will be…
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The Big Playback 10-21 Pt. 3: Bend takes care of Ridgeview, other scores and top playsÂ
Make sure to vote on your favorite top…
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The Big Playback 10-21 Pt. 2: Summit boys soccer holds of Bend, Bend volleyball sweeps Summit
Summit boys soccer and Bend volleyball won their respective…
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The Big Playback 10/21 Pt. 1: Summit stuffs Mountain View and Caldera takes a close one from RedmondÂ
The rainy weather was certainly a factor in both…
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Pet Pals: Meet Gilly, a playful young kitten
This week on Pet Pals, Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon introduces us to Gilly, a 2-month-old kitten who is sweet and will let you…
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Furry Friends: Paige is a sweet senior calico kitty
Paige’s owner passed away, and this 12-year-old sweetheart is waiting again at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for a new, loving…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 21
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 21. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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