Oregon’s breweries, wineries hit hardest by COVID-19 — and now wildfires
Many in Oregon’s hard-hit food and beverage industry believe a COVID-19 vaccine would be life-changing for the future of their industry and their…
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Pet Pals: HSCO takes in 27 cats from shelters in wildfire areas
The Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend has taken in 27 cats from shelters affected by Oregon’s…
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Firefighters consume 1,000s of calories. A Bend business helps feed them
Wildland firefighters are out on the front line for days on end, and in order to do their jobs effectively, they must receive the proper nutrients…
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Smoke, poor air quality cause dozens of RDM flight cancellations, delays
Many travelers flying into or out of the Redmond Municipal Airport have experienced flight cancellations or delays in recent days, due to the poor…
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Rescued Holiday Farm Fire animals in C.O.; some treated for burns, smoke inhalation
In addition to human evacuees, animals now are arriving and being cared for at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond after being rescued from…
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Donations pour in for fire evacuees and their pets; C.O drop-off locations arise
Wildfire evacuees are still arriving at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds from various fire-stricken areas around Oregon, and many Central Oregonians…
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Bend bird rescue offers help to evacuees in need
Second Chance Bird Rescue in Bend is offering space, food or supplies to the feathered friends of any wildfire…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers wildfire smoke and animals safety precautions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants to remind people that unhealthy air quality also applies to animals. If you are…
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Pet Pals: Shy guy needs a soft landing place
He loves going “under…
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Bend pilot, about to turn 102, shares his secret to a long life
Usually, when you hit a certain age, you start to slow down, but one Bend man is not letting his age stop him from having more adventures of a…
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Pet Pals: George is an active, friendly young dog
George is a 2-year-old herding-breed dog who could be called a “Velcro dog” – right at your side. He’s waiting for a new home at the Humane Society…
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit to celebrate the spectacle of daredevils
On a cold December day in 1976, stuntwoman Kitty O’Neil stood poised on the dry lake bed of southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert to make history.…
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Moviegoers, rejoice! Bend’s Regal Cinemas reopens
Moviegoers in Bend finally have something to be excited…
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Pet Pals: Big, energetic gal needs a good home
…With lots of…
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Furry Friends: Miss Georgia has a lot to say
Miss Georgia, a 6-year-old hound dog who loves her belly and ear rubs, is waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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‘Grove’ construction on schedule as new artisanal hub for Bend’s NW Crossing
Construction is well underway off Mt. Washington and NW Crossing Drive on what developers describe as a bustling marketplace and mixed-use…
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Clear the Shelters: Ranger, Olivia need loving homes
Ranger, the longest-term resident of the Humane Society of the Ohcocos, and Olivia are among the senior pets who need warm, loving…
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Pet Pals: Janis Joplin wants a piece of your heart
Janis Joplin is a 7-year-old husky/chow mix available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. She is well-trained, knows basic commands…
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Redmond woman reunited with her biological father, with help from community
A Redmond woman who has devoted her life to helping others in the Central Oregon community was on the receiving end this time, as she reconnected…
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