Bend bingo raises funds for Ronald McDonald House
Silver Moon Brewing has held Sunday ‘Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo’ games since October, raising some $28,000 for Bend’s Ronald McDonald House, a place to…
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Bend woman competes on Fox’s ‘Flirty Dancing’
The new Fox dating show with a twist, ‘Flirty Dancing,’ premiered Sunday night and features a contestant from Bend. We talked to Megan Hunt, who also…
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Bend firefighter stairclimbers, coffee co. partner in fundraiser
The Bend firefighters stairclimb team partnered with Backporch Coffee Roasters on Saturday to raise funds for cancer treatment, including this year’s…
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Bend Boy Scout troop marks 30 years of Christmas tree recycling
This is the 30th year Bend Boy Scout Troop 23 has collected and recycled Christmas trees, part of a regionwide effort this weekend and…
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Pet Pals: Two cute bunnies pay a visit
They’re named for cereals – Cheerios and Captain Crunch – and these two bunny pals are among several waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon…
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Deschutes DA John Hummel issues findings in Cascade Village shooting
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel holds a news conference to announce his findings in the deputy-involved shooting of a car theft…
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Furry Friends: Meet a sweet cat named Kit Kat
Kit Kat is nearly 6 years old and is waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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New Bend warming shelter hosts 20 for Christmas
The new emergency warming shelter at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center in Bend hosted 20 people on Christmas…
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The best of Holiday Lights for 2019
Now that the contest is over, on Christmas night we wanted to share with you the best of our Holiday Lights segment for 2019. Merry Christmas and…
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Pay it Forward: ‘Top Shelf Elf’ for Toys for Tots
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 winner is Mark Wirges, the ‘top shelf elf’ at the Marine Corps League’s Toys for Tots in Bend, which received and…
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Bend’s Pavilion offers spot to skate through Christmas
The Pavilion in Bend was a popular spot for folks to lace up their skates for a free-skate Christmas…
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Bachelor skiers, boarders enjoy Christmas on the slopes
Mt. Bachelor skiers and boarders weigh in on enjoying Christmas Day on the…
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Holiday Lights winner shines bright on Nicolette Drive
On Christmas Eve, we announce the random-drawing winner of this year’s Holiday Lights Photo Contest, this fine display on Nicolette Drive in NE Bend.…
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Bend Elks deliver food, toys to needy families
Members of the Bend Elks Lodge and other volunteers were busy on Christmas Eve, delivering 150 boxes of food and toy baskets to families in need, as…
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Christmas Eve C.O. shoppers explain their strategy
It’s inevitable: Even with all the online options these days, there were throngs of Christmas Eve shoppers at area stores. We talked to a few about…
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La Pine community gathers for Christmas Eve lunch
More than 100 people gathered in La Pine on Tuesday for the annual Christmas Eve lunch at the La Pine Community…
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What happens to the unsold Christmas trees?
A Bend Christmas tree dealer tells us what happens with the trees that don’t get…
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Holiday Lights: Lovely scene on Lotno Drive
As Christmas nears, the lights appear – such as this wonderful display on NE Lotno Drive in Bend. You can still add your photo at our Holiday Lights…
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Salvation Army makes late bell-ringing plea
The fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t just challenging retailers, but The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign fundraising goal in…
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County backs Bend bid to name Prowell Springs
Deschutes County commissioners are supporting a bid by the city of Bend to name the springs in the city of Bend’s Bridge Creek municipal watershed in…
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