Bend Park and Recreation holds first ever drive-thru food drive
The Park and Recreation District held a drive-thru food drive on Saturday, with drop-off locations at the Pavilion and the Bend Senior…
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Downtown Bend restaurant marks one-year anniversary
The co-owner of the Point Pub and Grill said Saturday there were times he wasn’t sure if he was going to stay in business, after opening just before…
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Mtn. View High School students hold charity drive-thru
Some students from Mountain View High School held a drive-thru donation drive on Saturday to benefit several Central Oregon…
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Holiday Lights: It’s not just homes that light up the season
Sure, many homeowners are showing some dazzling light displays, but other places are getting in on the fun, like Brookdale Bend, a senior living…
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Pet Pals: Cookie is one sweet kitty-cat
Meet Cookie, an adorable 4-month-old kitty looking for her new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Bend ceremony held on eve of ‘Wreaths Across America’ Day
Seven memorial wreaths were placed Friday at the Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park, to mark Saturday’s observance of Wreaths Across America Day,…
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‘Open Oregon Schools’ rally held in downtown Bend
Protesters gathered in downtown Bend on Friday afternoon, calling for the state to let schools reopen under COVID-19 safety…
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Furry Friends: Sancho is a sweet, energetic boy
Sancho is a 2-year-old blue heeler mix, a friendly, high-energy boy who loves to run and play catch, waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide…
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Holiday Lights: Wonderful sights on Imwalle Court
The lights at a home in northeast Bend on Imwalle Court can bring smiles. Be sure to enter our Holiday Lights Contest by next Monday, under the Play…
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Out & About: No matter the season, the scenery’s pleasin’
Not officially winter just yet, but feeling like it – a change of seasons brings more pleasing views of the High Desert from our friends, featured on…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some fine catches on display
It’s not about quantity but quality, and this week’s pair of Big Ol’ Fish are worth a salute! Share yours with us from the Share tab at…
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La Pine Senior Center serves last drive-thru hot meals of the year
The La Pine Senior Center served its last drive-thru hot meal of the year Thursday, due to rising COVID-numbers, but despite a challenging year, they…
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Bend’s Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant closes amid dining-in debate
The Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant on South Third Street in Bend was closed Thursday, several days after opening for dine-in service despite state…
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The Giving Plate hosts revamped ‘Jingle Store’
The Giving Plate is hosting its 11th annual ‘Jingle Store,” this time at the Bend Factory Stores in Bend, a special new spot with new COVID-19 safety…
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Obsidian Middle School holds fun holiday drive-thru
Obsidian Middle School in Redmond held a holiday drive-thru Wednesday evening to help get families in the Christmas…
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2 Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent finalists speak at virtual forum
A pair of virtual community forums were held Wednesday evening to introduce the 2 Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent finalists, Dr. Kristina Bellamy…
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DCSO ‘Shop with a Cop’ delivers to family in quarantine
A family that typically participates in the ‘Shop with a Cop’ program has been in quarantine for nearly two weeks now after getting exposed to the…
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StepUP school in Redmond dishes out food and gifts
In years past, students and staff at the StepUP school in Redmond would gather for a large feast in the school hallways. However, this year, due to…
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Holiday Lights: Special display on Hunters Circle
A home on Hunters Circle in northeast Bend has a busy and beautiful display of lights. Share a photo of your fine display on our Holiday Lights Photo…
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Stolen truck chase in Warm Springs leads to crash, arrest
Warm Springs police said a pursuit of a stolen pickup truck ended in a crash and an arrest Wednesday…
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