Some Bend restaurants still dealing with capacity issues
Unofficial Logging Co. cannot have full sections filled under current…
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The Big Playback hails return of that missing, magic ingredient: Fans!!!
There are limits and rules, but what’s high school football on the High Desert without fans cheering from the stands? Never mind: They’re back for…
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Pet Pals: Astor is a fun orange tabby cat
Six-month-old Astor is a playful kitten looking for his forever home. You can visit the Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend if you’re interested…
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Bend gym features ninja warrior-style obstacle course for kids
Bend’s Free Spirit Yoga, Fitness and Play offers a ninja warrior-style obstacle course for kids. The facility in Bend’s Old Mill District has been…
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Bend market finds happy surprise
Newport Avenue Market employees have found some 20 paintings hidden throughout the shelves. The artist is still a…
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Furry Friends: Cosmo is a sweet people-lover
Cosmo, a 14-year-old mixed poodle, is waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Katie meets some hunting dogs at C.O. Sportsmen’s Show
Katie Zuniga has some pre-Local Alert Weather fun with the puppies and dogs Thursday evening at the Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show at the Bar-Lee…
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Out & About: Get a load of these fine pics
Once again our local photographers have outdone…
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Big Ol’ Fish: The trout were jumpin’
There were some great trout moments for anglers in Central Oregon this week. Some were caught in “secret”…
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Two Bend bowling alleys reopen
Bend’s Sun Mountain Fun Center and Lava Lanes have reopened after state mandated COVID-19…
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Elective surgeries picking up again in C.O.
With weather improving, COVID case counts down and vaccinations on the rise, an orthopedic surgeon with Desert Orthopedics tells us more people are…
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Year after COVID-19 hit, Deschutes County health official thankful for efforts
After over 6,000 cases and 66 deaths in a year’s time, Deschutes County Health Services Director Dr. George Conway thanked residents for their many…
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Pay It Forward: Money is available to worthy Central Oregonians
You can help by nominating a deserving person. It’s easy. Just look for the “Play” tab on our…
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Nonprofits get some help through two organizations
Bethlehem Inn in Bend is one of the recipients of a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation and the Cascade Seed…
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The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns this weekend
The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center this Thursday through Sunday. The event was canceled last…
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Soccer: Mtn. View boys defeat La Pine 7-0
The Mountain View and La Pine boys soccer teams hadn’t faced off since 2018, but on Tuesday the Cougars blanked the Hawks 7-0. We also have other…
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Ridgeview HS seniors’ Raven fundraising effort underway
Ridgeview High seniors can’t hold their Raven pageant fund-raiser this year, so they have looked for other ways – like old-fashioned donation jars –…
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Bend’s newly renovated Cascades Theatre is ready to reopen
“The Importance of Being Earnest” will be the first production post-Covid…
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New Jefferson County schools superintendent: It’s all about the kids
Former Bend-La Pine Schools deputy and assistant superintendent Jay Mathisen has been chosen as the new Jefferson County School District…
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St. Charles medical techs’ strike enters sixth day
St. Charles Bend technicians and therapists continue to strike for better pay and benefits after walking off the job last Thursday. The hospital and…
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