Bend Fall Festival underway downtown this weekend
The Bend Fall Festival draw a crowd to downtown Bend on Saturday and continues on…
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Hundreds gather in downtown Bend for Women’s March, courthouse rally
Hundreds joined in Bend’s Women’s March and rally on Saturday, one of many such events across the country to protest the new Texas state law…
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The Big Playback 10/1: Top plays and other scores
The best plays from Friday nights high school football action and other Central…
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The Big Playback 10/1: Ridgeview tops Madras in C.O. showdown, Sisters holds Senior Night
Ridgeview Ravens defeats Madras in Central Oregon matchup. Sisters involved in a tough game on senior…
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The Big Playback 10/1: Week in Reivew, Summit gets big win, Redmond falters at home
ed week of football as Summit clashes with South Salem in a battle of 3-1 teams. Meanwhile, Redmond puts it’s high-powered offense on display for the…
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Pet Pals: Meet Rosie the Louisiana kitten and Pansy the guinea pig
Hurricane Ida refugee cat Rosie and guinea pig Pansy have little in common, except for fur – and that they are both waiting for new, loving homes at…
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Trinity Lutheran School students enjoy their very own pumpkin patch
Trinity Lutheran School students welcomed October with their very own pumpkin patch, organized by staff, since the pandemic has limited field…
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Furry Friends: Meet Fran, a pretty, fun calico cat
This week’s Furry Friend is Fran, a 1 1/2-year–old calico cat who is active, curious and independent, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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One Class at a Time: Bend Park & Rec’s KIDS Inc. brings fun with a purpose after-school
Bend Parks and Rec’s KIDS Inc. after-school program serves more than 1,000 students across 14 schools, and is this month’s One Class at a Time $500…
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Out & About: The beauty of Central Oregon captured in your photos
Great pics, folks! Please keep em…
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Big Ol’ Fish: A fish so nice, they named it twice
Mahi Mahi from Cabo! Keep sending in those…
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Massive die-off of Chinese mystery snails reported at Crane Prairie Reservoir
A viewer shared photos of a massive die-off of Chinese mystery snails, an invasive species, amid low water levels at Crane Prairie…
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Sisters-born app now can help Bend-area residents know when it’s safe, legal to burn
An app called ‘Public Fire Safety’ will help Deschutes County Fire District No. 2 residents know scheduled burn days and learn of emergency closures.…
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Bend Immersion Preschool expands
The only preschool to have a hearing-impaired instructor teaches kids sign…
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Deschutes County SO emergency alerts get an upgrade
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office now can be more specific about emergencies, and those who sign up for alerts can be more specific about whether…
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Pay It Forward: St. Charles front-line workers get thanks and recognition
It’s been hard for our local medical workers during Covid-19. Mid Oregon Credit Union, the Central Oregon Association of Realtors and NewsChannel 21…
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La Pine family in need gets free new roof
A Northwest Quality Roofing crew was in La Pine on Tuesday, starting a free roof replacement for a family that won this year’s ‘Raise the Roof’…
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Furry Friends: Active-senior Romeo will play and play the day away
Romeo is a sweet, spunky and energetic 12-year-old Dachshund mix who just loves to play and is waiting for a new playmate at Redmond’s BrightSide…
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‘Preschool Promise’ slots available in Bend to those in need
A statewide grant funds nearly 140 preschool slots in Central Oregon, and several are available at Bend Preschool. Learn more at:…
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Fifth annual Sisters Artist Studio Tour showcases work of 35 artists
The Sisters Art Association hosted its fifth annual Sisters Artist Studio Tour this weekend, to show off a variety of artwork in a wide variety of…
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