Community celebrates start of Hanukkah in Old Mill District
On Sunday, the first night of Hanukkah, the Chabad of Central Oregon celebrated the start of the Jewish holiday by lighting the first candle of the…
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Madras cat rescued after being put in plastic tote, abandoned
– A Madras cat was found placed in a plastic tote and abandoned just outside Deer Ridge state prison. No one knows how it got there — not even her…
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Christmas tree shortage hitting C.O. lots
In recent years, Oregon has struggled with a Christmas tree shortage. According to some tree lot owners, that can be attributed to the recession in…
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Holiday decorations stolen off Bend porches
During the holiday season, packages are often swiped from porches — and as online shopping grows in popularity, so do the risks. People living in…
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Terrebonne comes together to give family in need new home
About 100 members of the Terrebonne community came together to help provide a new home for a family going through some hard…
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Holiday Lights: Symphony of lights on Black Duck Road
Our latest visit to a special, musical Christmas display is on Black Duck Road in the Three Rivers area, south of Sunriver. Enjoy! And share photos…
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Pet Pals: Twinkie is a big, sweet great Dane
This 5-year-old great Dane may be the biggest Twinkie you’ve ever seen, but she’s a friendly dog who is waiting for a nice home at the Humane Society…
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Furry Friends: Kettle and Daphne pay a visit
Two cute-as-a-button kittens, Kettle and Daphne, as well as three siblings are waiting for new homes at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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Fourth-graders give to Toys for Tots
Fourth-graders from Cascade Academy on Thursday brought toys they bought with raised funds to the Toys for Tots organization, for distribution to…
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Holiday Lights: Yellowstone Lane home sparkles
Trees alight, Disney characters – lots of special features in the Christmas display at this home on NE Yellowstone Lane. Share a photo of your great…
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Redmond Airport, TSA expect big numbers during holidays
Friday is expected to be one of the biggest travel days of the holiday…
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Crook County holds ‘Shop With a Cop’ event
Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Prineville police held their first ‘Shop With a Cop’ event Wednesday, having taken part in Deschutes County’s…
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Holiday Lights: Colors twinkle on Daniel Duke Way
Special Christmas lights beckon at this home on Daniel Duke Way in northeast Bend. Feel free to share your special display in our Holiday Lights…
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Candy Cane Lane provides gifts to foster families
Central Oregon. foster parents and families had the opportunity to pick from a selection of donated holiday gifts Wednesday at Calvary Chapel…
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Holiday lights: Lovely sights on Lamoine Lane
Two homes on Lamoine Lane in northeast Bend provide a colorful, fun Christmas display for all to see. Got some great lights on your or a neighbor’s…
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Sisters bike shop donating bikes to those in need
For the fifth straight year, Sisters bike shop Blazin Saddles is donating bikes to those who need, with the help of the…
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C.O. Salvation Army $37K shy of Christmas Red Kettle goal
With less than a week until Christmas, The Salvation Army in Bend says it is $37,000 away from reaching their Red Kettle goal in Central Oregon.…
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Holiday Lights: Fine, fun sights on Kingwood Avenue
The fun, festive Christmas lights on a home on NW Kingwood Avenue in Redmond brings smiles, no doubt, to the faces of many passers-by. Share a photo…
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Salvation Army in Bend ‘looking for Christmas miracle’
Last year, The Salvation Army in Bend assisted more than 350 families and provided 1,500 children (ages 0-18) with presents and clothing for…
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Costumed Terrebonne alpacas in Holiday Parade
The Alpaca Country Estates Ranch in Terrebonne held their Holiday Parade on Saturday, featuring many of the animals in fanciful…
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