Sen. Wyden hosts Bend forum on wild and scenic rivers
Oregon is looking to add more rivers to designated ‘wild and scenic’ group. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., held a public forum on the process Saturday in…
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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade floats the Deschutes
Colorful lit displays on kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards floated the Deschutes River at Bend’s Old Mill on Friday evening, an annual display…
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Holiday Lights: Another fine scene on Bonny Bridge
Another home’s great Christmas display on Bonny Bridge to share. Feel free to enter our Holiday Lights Photo Contest, by clicking the Play…
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Summit HS band holds ‘Play-a-thon’ fundraiser
Summit High School’s band held its second annual ‘Play-A-Thon’ Friday night, playing for four hours straight to raise $10,000 for new instruments and…
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Wyden talks impeachment, trade, more on KTVZ
Several topics were covered Friday night during Senator Ron Wyden’s visit to NewsChannel 21, from the potential Senate impeachment trial to the new…
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Pet Pals: Pair of magically named kittens pay a visit
They’re called Houdini and Copperfield, and you can make their temporary status disappear by visiting the Humane Society of Central Oregon and giving…
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Furry Friends: ‘Turk’ a great Friday the 13th black cat
Black cats can be wonderful kitties – even on Friday the 13th, like this special cat with a special name – Turkington, waiting at Redmond’s…
Continue ReadingA chance for snow showers
Heavy rain hit the High Desert most of the day and stayed into the early evening hours.…
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Santa’s reindeer visit Redmond
Santa’s very own reindeer paid a visit to Redmond Thursday, and the kids loved…
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Sisters designated ‘Age-Friendly City’
Sisters has been designated as an ‘Age-Friendly City,” an effort under World Health Organization guidelines to take steps and make it easier for…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman FD needs donated gifts
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association is in need of more gifts to fulfill the goals of its annual Spirit of Christmas Gift…
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Volunteers build bikes for Toys for Tots
Volunteers from Merrill Lynch and the Marine Corps League of Central Oregon were busy Thursday assembling bicycles to be donated to Toys for…
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Holiday Lights: Fun, colorful SW Redmond display
This special home is on SW 31st Street in Redmond and provides a wonderful display for passers-by. Feel free to submit a photo to our contest at the…
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‘Journey to Bethlehem’ in Bend
More than 150 costumed actors take part in the Bend 7th Day Adventist Church’s four-night “Journey to Bethlehem,” re-enacting the very first…
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Thriving C.O. job market poses challenge for some
Despite plenty of openings, The High Desert’s job market can be quite competitive, especially when someone’s looking for a job that requires…
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Holiday Lights: Beauty on Bonny Bridge
Our special Holiday Lights feature is back for another season of fun, beautiful scenes at homes around the region. Submit a photo of your display in…
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Madras voters to decide prepared food, drink tax
Madras voters will decide in May on a proposed 5% prepared food and beverage tax, to help fund road…
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State Land Board OKs sale of Stevens Road tract
The State Land Board on Tuesday approved plans to sell nearly 400 acres of its 640 acres of state-owned property off 27th Street and Stevens…
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Bend Fire offers Christmas tree safety reminder
Bend Fire and Rescue offers some yearly reminders and safety tips so that your Christmas tree stays well-watered and doesn’t become a fire…
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‘Tis the season to Shop with a Cop
It’s a much-awaited outing, for both area law enforcement and young people, as the 19th annual Deschutes County Shop with a Cop is underway, with…
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