Special report: Youth Choir of C. Oregon turns 30 amid big change
For three decades, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And now, it faces a big change of its…
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2 dogs rescued from Metolius house fire, given oxygen
A Metolius woman escaped unhurt when a fire damaged her home Monday afternoon, but two dogs needed a bit of oxygen after firefighters rescued them…
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Pet Pals: Sally Ann is one fine hound dog
Sally Ann is about 5 1/2 months old and part of a big litter up for adoption at the humane Society of Central…
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Furry Friends: Walker is a big snuggler
Walker is a big boy with a bit of a special need, waiting for a new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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C.O. expert, RDM travelers weigh in on novel coronavirus
Health officials on Monday confirmed the third presumptive case of the novel coronavirus in Oregon. While there are no confirmed local cases, experts…
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Pet Pals: Jill and Nell would love a new home
Sisters Jill and Nell were among the youngest of a big cat colony the Humane Society of Central Oregon was able to trap, neuter and release through…
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Furry Friends: Zipporah is pretty long-haired senior
Zipporah is an older cat but quite spunky and waiting for her new, loving home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Pet pals: Pair of bunnies are brother and sister
The Humane Society of Central Oregon has been inundated with rabbits of late, including siblings Thumper and…
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Celebrities rally to send bullied Australian boy to Disneyland after video goes viral
(CNN) — Bullied at school for his dwarfism, 9-year-old Quaden Bayles sobs uncontrollably in the back of his mother’s car — saying to the camera:…
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Furry Friends: KiKi is a frisky, sweet girl
KiKi has a few limitations, due to FIV, but in general she’s a fun, healthy gal, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center for a new, loving…
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Bend RV park residents voice frustration in arson aftermath
Some residents of Crown Villa Park in southern Bend say their concerns over safety were neglected before a motor home fire earlier this month, and…
Continue ReadingNew York Attorney General will not appeal judge’s decision to green light T-Mobile and Sprint merger
New York Attorney General Letitia James will not appeal a federal judge’s decision to allow Sprint and T-Mobile to merge, setting the stage for…
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Pet Pals: Stella is an adorable pup
Stella is a 3-month-old German shepherd waiting with her sister for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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NTSB wants states to require seat belts in school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board is pushing for all states to require new school buses have three-point seat…
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Furry Friends: Squeaks is a major snuggler
Squeaks is about 2 years old and a recent arrival at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Bend dog ‘Kegs’ does well at Westminster
A Bend born and raised Samoyed named ‘Kegs’ did quite well for himself at the 144th Westminster Dog Show in New York this…
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Dozens of cats rescued from crash near Prineville heading to Portland shelter
Dozens of cats rescued after a crash last October on Highway 26 east of Prineville are being brought to the Oregon Humane Society to receive…
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Facebook awards $100K to Crook County Library Friends for tech education
Crook County’s unique mix of traditional and modern industries, such as data centers, creates a dynamic economy and culture. However, not everyone…
Continue ReadingGoogle just released 1,000 new images of the most gorgeous landscapes in Google Earth View
Google has shared bird’s-eye-view images of some of Earth’s most stunning landscapes from space for years now, and it just released its…
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Walden: U.S. ‘falling behind’ in race to build self-driving vehicles
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., expressed strong concerns about the U.S. falling behind in the global race to build autonomous vehicles during a House…
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