Pet Pals: Troy brings by a cat — and a guinea pig
The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s Troy Kerstetter rarely brings by just a dog or cat. So along with Flynn the cat, meet Mochi the guinea…
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Lucy, stuck in icy Little Deschutes, got tail-wagging rescue
Lucy, a 5-year-old golden retriever, had better days than Friday, when she ended up clinging to the icy banks of the Little Deschutes River in La…
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Furry Friends: Doris is a wonderful lap cat
Three-year-old Doris is the latest cat from BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond to make a Sunrise appearance in hopes of finding a new, loving lap to…
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Cyberattack knocks out Tillamook County computers
Tillamook County is struggling to get its computer and telephone systems running again after being hit by a…
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Bucky, dog shot four times near Bend, adopted by Seattle family
Bucky, the dog who survived being shot four times near Bend last month, has found a new home. The parents of the man who found him drove 7.5 hours…
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Pet Pals: Lola is a pretty special girl
This week, Karen Burns of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by Lola, a wonderful 5-year-old Australian shepherd who needs just the right…
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Pet Pals: Marshawn is on the mend
A former Redmond stray named Marshawn is on the mend after some surgery and waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a new and loving…
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Furry Friends: Timber is a ball of snuggleness
Timber, a very loving cat, is waiting at the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond for a new, loving…
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UO study: To get pets adopted, focus on health – not cuteness – in ads
If they want more pets to find homes, pet adoption agencies should hit pause on words like “buddy” and “companion” in their advertising, according to…
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Pet Pals: Terry and Jerry are very merry cats
Troy visits from the Humane Society of Central Oregon with energetic sibling cats Terry and…
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Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs
The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and…
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RDM gains more direct flights to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Redmond Municipal Airport kicked off 2020 by announcing several new direct flights to California destinations being added by Alaska Airlines,…
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Furry Friends: Simeon is a sweetheart
Five-year-old Simeon loves to be held and cuddled, and she’s waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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C.O. law enforcement agencies ramp up holiday patrols
If you’ve been seeing more patrol cars on the street and a higher police presence, it’s because local law enforcement is trying to ensure those…
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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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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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Beaverton family of adopted kids adopts blind, abandoned kitten
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KGW) — The Lundin family is celebrating Christmas this year with a new furry family member. Ilene, a blind kitten who was rescued…
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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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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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