NeighborImpact’s Empty Bowls fundraiser to feed C.O. families returns in-person
Empty Bowls, a fundraiser put on by NeighborImpact, came back in person Sunday to the Central Oregon Community College campus in Bend. The event is…
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In Our Backyard, Bend nonprofit targeting human trafficking, holds Freedom Festival
In Our Backyard, a nonprofit based in Bend that fights human trafficking and supports survivors, held its annual Freedom Festival at the Tower…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace putting collection bins at eight C.O. Starbucks, seeks bedding items
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is partnering with Starbucks to put out collection bins for bedding items. That includes blankets, sheets, and comforters –…
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Shepherd’s House holds drive-thru winter coat donation event, seeks new or gently used winter essentials
Shepherds House Ministries held a winter coat drive-through event Saturday. It was an opportunity for people to donate new or gently used winter…
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The Big Playback 10/28 Pt. 2: Summit girls soccer beats Caldera, Bend-Sisters volleyball meet up, top plays
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The Big Playback 10-28 Pt. 1: Rivalry games to end the regular season
Bend beats Mtn View, La Pine ends with a win, Crook County over Madras and Ridgeview takes one from Redmond in double OT, honored Eagle Scout…
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What’s in store for winter 2022-23 on the High Desert?
NewsChannel 21 Meteorologist Katie Zuniga traveled to Portland recently for the American Meteorological Society’s Winter Weather Forecast Conference,…
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Central Oregon veteran motorcyclists giving back to other veterans in need
The High Desert Eagles chapter of the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association is giving back to veterans in need, distributing grocery store gift…
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Pet Pals: These guinea pigs make great pets, in costume or not
Did you realize guinea pigs love Halloween? These two surely do! They’d love to have a nice home for the trick or treaters too! They’re waiting at…
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Bend Airport, state’s third-busiest, gets some upgrades; more on way
Some upgrades are done and more are coming at Bend Municipal Airport, the state’s third-busiest, Manager Tracy Williams said. Sky Service has built…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, October 28
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, October 28. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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City of Bend continues Second Street cleanup
The city of Bend was removing items Thursday as it cleared a homeless encampment from Second Street, working with Central Oregon Bio Solutions on a…
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Save The Date: have a spook-tacular weekend in Central Oregon
Rhea Panela has some great ideas for pre-Halloween events happening this weekend! For more, visit…
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Out & About: Unreal photographs of our lovely area
Some of these pictures look like paintings… paintings done by The great Dutch Masters, of course! Please share your fine views with us from the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: We mean BIG OL’ FISH
Good things come to those who…bait. Please share your great catches with us from the Share…
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Black Butte Ranch PD’s new pair of lovable therapy dogs could win a grant – with your vote
The Black Butte Ranch Police Department has a pair of new K-9s on the force — lovable therapy dogs. They are also in the running for a funding…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Thursday, October 27
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 27. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Boneyard Pub in Bend plans Pro-Am Beer Contest
Boneyard Pub on NE Division Street in Bend is holding a Pro-Am Beer Contest on Saturday, Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Patrons can try 10 beers made by…
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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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