Increased demand seen for NeighborImpact’s energy bill assistance
Demand is up for NeighborImpact’s energy bill assistance program this winter. The nonprofit says it’s noticed more first-time program participants…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Wednesday, Jan. 5
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, Jan. 5. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Deschutes County COVID-19 case rate leads state
A Deschutes County health official sees a positive side to the county leading the state in COVID-19 case rates per 100,000 people in recent days –…
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River freezes over in some areas in downtown Bend – but beware thin ice
The cold weather has led to the Deschutes River (Mirror Pond) freezing over in some areas in downtown Bend, but it’s not safe to skate, walk or…
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Feeling stressed? Build a snowman
That’s what some Bend medical workers at the Summit East drive-thru COVID-19 testing site…
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Oregon road closures linger after heavy, wet snow
The wet, heavy snow that fell over much of Oregon, especially higher elevations, means lingering road closures, including major routes like Highways…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Tuesday, Jan. 4
Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, Jan. 4. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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Snow brings slick roads, but it’s great for snowmen at Drake Park
Those who like wintry weather got out and enjoyed it…
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Efforts to thaw or keep pipes from freezing lead to several C.O. fires
Bend Fire and Rescue has some important tips before trying to thaw your frozen…
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Central Oregon shelters play key role amid snow, frigid temperatures
Shepherd’s House Ministries recently opened an emergency warming shelter Tuesday in a former Redmond church. The Homeless Leadership Coalition…
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C. Oregon Scouts BSA busy recycling Christmas trees as fundraiser
Central Oregon Scouts BSA have wrapped up the first of their two weekends of a Christmas tree recycling fundraiser. More information…
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C.O. nonprofit Bucking for Hope holds New Year’s Bulls and Broncs fundraiser
The Bucking for Hope nonprofit had a big turnout for their New Year’s Bulls and Broncs fundraising event.The bull-riding action took place at…
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Redmond family devastated over shooting of their Siberian husky
Stephen Richardson said what started as a day of celebration became a day of heartbreak for his family. The Richardson family’s Siberian husky,…
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New Year’s Day low-cost spay & neuter clinic held in Bend
‘Drop the Balls’ was the name of the New Year’s-themed spay and neuter, vaccine and microchip clinic for animals held Friday and Saturday at…
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Pet Pals: Tail-wagging Mac is an adorable, friendly guy
Mac, a new arrival, loves everyone he meets, according to Lynne at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, who brought him by for our last Pet Pals…
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Redmond teen donates long locks to worthy cause
Redmond teen Faith Petrie had her long locks cut to donate all that hair to the charity Wigs for Kids, which helps kids battling…
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Bend Ronald McDonald House raising funds for upgrades
The Ronald McDonald House in Bend is raising $1 million to upgrade, remodel and address deferred maintenance at the facility, which offers a place…
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Unity Community of Central Oregon hosts New Year’s Eve bonfire ceremony
The Unity Community of Central Oregon was hosting a New Year’s Eve bonfire ceremony, to write down things you want to let go of in the new year, then…
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Central Oregonians share some 2022 resolutions
Out on a cold, snowy New Year’s Eve morning, we talked to folks on the street about their resolutions for…
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Furry Friends: Ivy is a sweet, senior gal
Ivy came to Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center as a stray, and would love to be part of a loving, slow-paced…
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