BrightSide Animal Center started a fundraising campaign last year to replace its outdoor kennels, some of which were used when they installed … Read more
Meet Kahlua, a six-year-old tabby who was surrendered to BrightSide because her owner passed… Read more
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On Dec. 6, 1977, a car pulled past the conspicuous “No Trespassing” and “Beware of Dog” sign… Read more
Meet Oakley, a friendly, social 2-year-old hound mix. Oakley is an energetic dog and shelter… Read more
REDMOND — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic closing the Deschutes County Fair this year, local s… Read more
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Meet Bailey, a mixed-breed dog, about 1 year old, who arrived at BrightSide as a stray and w… Read more
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Young Redmond artists are getting a chance to show off their work at the Redmond Skate Park.… Read more
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Meet Carlton, a gentle and affectionate cat around 3-6 years old. Carlton arrived at BrightS… Read more
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As industries across the country start the recovery process after being financially pummeled… Read more
Meet Dozer, a young Labrador and German Shepherd mix available for adoption. He’d thrive liv… Read more
Adversity is something Aaron Brumbach is used to looking squarely in the face. Read more
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Meet Alex, an 8-year old female cat available for adoption. Alex is sweet and friendly. She … Read more
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The free summer lunch program for children held Monday through Friday at Redmond High School… Read more
Meet Chief, a big, regal 1-2 year old cat waiting for a home. He spent most of his early lif… Read more
The plan would spread the 4-H events out over three weeks, with carefully separated spaces f… Read more
Meet Melvin, a German Shorthaired Pointer (or possibly a German Wirehaired Pointer mix). Mel… Read more
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The Fourth of July parade is on! On your porch or computer screen, that is. Read more
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A recently reported study, comparing results from 15 years ago, revealed that 42% of America… Read more
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Corvallis/Toledo railroad tycoon T. Edgenton Hogg (pronounced “Hoag”) was always a little re… Read more
Date night. I had heard of that, and sort of understood it. But two nights ago, Bobbi and I … Read more
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Many schools have turned to online teaching in response to the pandemic, but what do you do … Read more
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond found itself witho… Read more
The pivotal role of teachers has become especially evident in these last several months as s… Read more
An operating levy to fund Redmond Fire & Rescue appeared to pass by a 2-1 margin after e… Read more
They found the grizzled prospector’s body slumped over a sample of ore on the floor of the r… Read more
Ask anyone to name a mythical Oregon creature, and you’ll get a very predictable answer: Big… Read more
As small businesses clamor to get access to funding in the form of loans and grants to keep … Read more
May 13, 1920 — Settlers Dash Burtt’s Hope of More Japs Read more
May 6, 1920 — Inches Avert 100-foot Fall Into River Read more
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April 29, 1920 — Glen Cox Takes Part in Own Charivari Party Read more
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One of the most dramatic things that can happen in a soccer game is an “own-goal.” Not the k… Read more
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April 15, 1920 — Youngest writer is working for Spokesman Read more
As job loss continues to rise with the spread of the Coronavirus, people are looking to the … Read more
April 8, 1920 — Denton G. Burdick Announces Candidacy For Re-Election to Oregon’s Legislature Read more
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Staying home? Although our buildings are closed, you can still look to the library. Access r… Read more
Astoria, San Francisco were once the Detroit of the marine-engine industry Read more
April First … clear wonderful morning … members of the world dilemma think tank down at the … Read more
Next Wednesday, the 18,647 students in Bend-La Pine Schools will start learning at home — ne… Read more
Becky Silver holds hands for a living. She may not be able to do that for quite a while. Read more
