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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Christmas Eve C.O. shoppers explain their strategy
It’s inevitable: Even with all the online options these days, there were throngs of Christmas Eve shoppers at area stores. We talked to a few about…
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What happens to the unsold Christmas trees?
A Bend Christmas tree dealer tells us what happens with the trees that don’t get…
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Holiday Lights: Lovely scene on Lotno Drive
As Christmas nears, the lights appear – such as this wonderful display on NE Lotno Drive in Bend. You can still add your photo at our Holiday Lights…
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Salvation Army makes late bell-ringing plea
The fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t just challenging retailers, but The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign fundraising goal in…
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Bend Christmas tree seller gives away last trees
A Bend business was giving away its last 25 Christmas trees on Monday after a slower season than expected. Accent Landscape, Design and Construction…
Continue ReadingOregon’s Corporate Activity Tax begins Jan. 1
With the Jan. 1 start date for Oregon’s new Corporate Activity Tax a little more than a week away, the Department of Revenue on Monday reminded…
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