Weekly Park Pick: Shevlin Park is Bend’s largest, and a very special nature spot
Bend’s Shevlin Park has been a community landmark for over 100 years. It spans nearly 1,000 acres, making it the largest park in town, on the…
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Changing your car’s cabin air filter really helps in our smoky conditions
First Rate Automotive in Bend shares tips on how to avoid smoke in your car, and changing out the cabin’s air filter is key, as is sitting the A/C to…
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Waldorf School of Bend helps parents after recent Montessori school closure
After the recent sudden closure of Deschutes River Montessori, Waldorf School of Bend is offering impacted parents one month of free…
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Bend-area ‘dust devil’ sends pair of umbrellas flying high
Wendy Lloyd, who lives off Ward Road east of Bend, shared a Ring video that showed a whirlwind that “made for some soaring umbrellas” around 2 p.m.…
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Future Olympians: One last duo of great C.O. kids
Thanks to one and all for sharing your great photos of your youngsters competing and excelling and having fun in our Future Olympian Photo…
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‘It’s super-exhilarating and fun’: The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium returns to downtown Bend after seven years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-time Bend tradition has returned – the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium. After seven long years, the criterium was back…
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Revamped Redmond Farmers Market has more than just veggies, also activities for the kids
A revamped, expanded Redmond Farmers Market has more than fruits and veggies and also has activities for the kids, every Friday at Centennial Park…
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Famous rapper Logic holds Bend ‘farewell’ album release, signing; says he’ll spend more time with family here
World-famous rapper Logic held an album release and signing party on Friday at Ranch Records in downtown Bend, where hundreds lined up. He says it’s…
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Future Olympians: It’s never too early to start – and dream big
A 9-month-old having upside-down fun on a balance beam is definitely an early start toward a future Olympics! Thanks for all your great Future…
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Pet Pals: Meet Molly and Nellie, two terribly cute puppies from a litter of eight
Molly and Nellie are two siblings among a litter of eight cute 3-month-old border collie mix puppies waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of…
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C. Oregon families gather for a big, fun party to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday
Central Oregon families gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Friday for a big, fun 80th birthday party for Smokey Bear, the national…
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Community Conversations: Treehouse Therapies receives grant for accessible playground
Lynsey Harris is joined by Treehouse Therapies Founder Christen Eby, along with patients Robert and Jeanine Parsons, to discuss the upcoming park…
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Save the Date: Smash Mouth concert, Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium, rapper Logic’s album release party
A Redmond concert by Smash Mouth, the Cascade Cycling Criterium in downtown Bend and rapper Logic’s record signing and album release are some of the…
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Furry Friends: Edith is a playful, happy explorer pup full of energy
Edith is a 1-year-old with a lot of playful energy who can make an active owner a happy companion! She’s waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Out & About: The sun won’t set on these spectacular scenes
Smoke can make the eyes water, but it can also make for even more special sunrises and sunsets. Thanks for all the great photos – please send us…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Impressive catches worth a bit of bragging
Great catches, one and all – thanks for sharing! You can join the fun – send yours in from the Share…
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Crook County Fair underway; this year’s theme, ‘Let the Good Times Grow!’
“Let the Good Times Grow!” is the theme for this year’s Crook County Fair that runs through Saturday, with all the events, vendors, animals,…
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Future Olympians: Great today, with promising futures
More of Central Oregon’s future Olympians are showing early promise. To see more and submit a photo of your own young athlete, just head to our…
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Show Us Your Garden: Three special spaces to savor
What a lovely set of three gardens this week, each with their own personality. The Hacienda Entry is really diverse with a few hidden objects in the…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, churches partner for upcoming ‘Faith & Blue Weekend’ community event
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with area churches for a ‘Faith & Blue Weekend’ community event, an August 17th and 18th barbecue…
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