Furry Friends: J.D. is a sweet youngster who’s full of energy
J.D. is a very energetic 1-year-old blue heeler-cattle dog mix pup who just arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center a few days…
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People are using their cars to socially distance and still enjoy C.O. live events
It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?…
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Pet Pals: Big girl needs lots of exercise
Kyra, a Doberman pinscher, is spayed and has all her shots, and is waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a forever…
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Furry Friends: Bow is sweet Airedale terrier
Bow is a very sweet 7-year-old Airedale terrier, just arrived and waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Old Mill trick-or-treating canceled; Bend parent has alternative for Halloween fun
With traditional trick-or-treating listed as a “higher-risk activity” by the CDC’s recently released Halloween guidelines, Central Oregonians are…
Continue ReadingGuitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65 after cancer battle
Eddie Van Halen, the renowned lead guitarist of iconic rock group Van Halen, has died, according to a social media post by his son. He was…
Continue ReadingRegal and Cineworld cinemas are shutting down across the US and UK
Cineworld Group, the owner of Regal Cinemas, will suspend operations at all of its theaters in the United States and the United Kingdom beginning on…
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Pet Pals: The cat currently known as Prince is waiting
This week, the Humane Society of Central Oregon presents Prince, a cuddly domestic shorthair who could star in your…
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COVID-19 brings changes, cancellations to Bend’s traditional fall events
October brings numerous traditional fall events in Bend, but like many festivals and events already this year, most are now going virtual or have…
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Furry Friends: BrightSide takes in cats rescued from fires
BrightSide Animal Center is caring for about 20 cats rescued from Oregon’s wildfire-hit areas, including Croft, who had some injuries but is on the…
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Judge rules TikTok can avoid a ban in the US, for now
TikTok won’t be kicked off of US app stores — at least not…
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Deschutes Cultural Trust to distribute nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support grant awards totaling $998,668 will be distributed to 25 cultural organizations across Deschutes County…
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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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