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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday, October 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m., head on down to Café Yumm! in Bend’s Old Mill District to support Think Wild Central Oregon!
20% of sales will be donated to the wildlife rehab hospital to care for its wildlife patients.
Think Wild says the money will fund wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education programs in Central Oregon.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to view artwork entered in the annual stamp art contest!
That’s happening on Tuesday, November 4th from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the ODFW headquarters in Salem. The event is free and open to the public.
The headquarters will host the display of submissions for the 2026 Habitat Conservation Stamp, Upland Game Bird Stamp, and Waterfowl Stamp art contests.
Visitors will be able to cast their vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ in each category.
The winning artist in each contest receives a $2,000 award and winning artwork will be used to produce collector stamps and other promotional items with sale proceeds benefitting Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats.
Sales from the purchase of Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird and Habitat Conservation stamp products help fund research, surveys, habitat improvement and conservation projects.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and connection as the Central Oregon Mastersingers proudly present ‘Rooted in Song’, featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist and composer Moira Smiley for one night only.
That’s happening Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. At the Tower Theatre in Bend.
As a special highlight of the evening, concertgoers will experience the world premiere of ‘Northern Flicker’ which is a new work commissioned by the Central Oregon Mastersingers to commemorate the choir’s 20th anniversary.
The piece honors the ensemble’s two decades of musical excellence and community impact while also drawing inspiration from the rugged beauty and natural rhythms of the Central Oregon landscape.
During Smiley’s visit, she will also lead outreach workshops with local high school choirs, fostering connection and creativity among the next generation of singers.
Choirs from Central Oregon high schools have been invited to participate as well, with students joining from Trinity Lutheran School, Caldera High School, Bend High School, and more.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday, October 11th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, there’s a Moonlight Haunted Market!
Get in the spirit of spooky season–you can shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, and more.
The all-ages market is from 4 to 11 p.m. and is free to attend.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tiny Tot Town is all about helping kids explore and learn about their community in a fun, hands-on way.
As little ones wander through the “streets,” they’ll get to meet local business owners, community helpers, doctors, bankers and plenty of other friendly faces who help keep St. Joseph alive.
The free, interactive experience will feature different games and snacks for little ones to enjoy.
Tiny Tot Town will take place in two sessions. The morning session will run from 10 a.m. to noon and the evening session will run from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
The event is hosted by the St. Joseph School District Parents as Teachers Missouri Curriculum Partner.
“It is a good way to get out of the house and we like going around to different booths and seeing the big school bus or the fire truck, which is always a big hit for him,” said Courtney Eiberger, a parent in attendance.
Kids could be seen riding mini tractors, stacking giant blocks and flipping through books with help from their parents.
“It’s good to get out in the community and talk to other parents who have kids the same age and not have to keep up with different programs in the community,” Eiberger said.
For parent, Alex Battles, the event is about more than just fun — it’s about learning through play.
Battles said his kids had a blast building with the blue blocks and learning about the Missouri Farm Bureau — but getting to play with the tractors was the real highlight for their family.
“We weren’t able to make it last year, but we did come here the year before, so I hope every kid comes around and learn and families can really enjoy being a part of it,” Battles said.
Families were also encouraged to explore booths offering helpful resources — including information about child health and development.
Samantha Alberts, who works with a dermatology research site, said events like this are a great way to spread awareness.
“We are getting everybody to know what we do here and it does help if their current treatments for their skin aren’t working and they want to try something new,” Alberts said.
Alberts is helping advance research in the community and hopes to encourage more families to take part in those studies.
Alberts said her goal is to help families better understand clinical research and break down the stigma that often surrounds it.
KCBS
By Kara Finnstrom
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California (KCAL, KCBS) — With the city of Long Beach set to host 18 events as part of the 2028 Olympic Games and 2029 Paralympic Games, the most for any city other than Los Angeles, local leaders are searching for creative ways to transport spectators and tourists across the vast county.
In May, the LA County Board of Supervisors floated the idea of using a water taxi service between San Pedro and Long Beach to get visitors around while dodging air emissions from cars – and traffic. The service would be emissions-free and quick, making it perfect for a heavy-tourist season like the one that will come during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
“I think it’s time to look at our blue highway and think outside of the box for transit,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn.
This week, members with the county took a ride on some of the vessels that would be used for the proposed service and came away impressed.
“[We want to] put systems in place that not only benefits the experience during 2028 but they can be left in place [after the Olympics],” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
A service currently exists that transports patrons between the pier and the Queen Mary, but service is heavily limited and seasonal. No line between San Pedro and Long Beach exists currently. In addition to transportation for tourists, an alternate route for commuters could be an advantage in battling traffic.
Hahn suggested that the LA Metro could connect to the boats in some way, making for car-free trips throughout the county during the Olympics.
A car-free Olympics is a lofty objective for local leaders as they prepare for the quickly approaching games. The city of LA is making 500 emissions-free LAUSD buses available for transportation purposes, since school will be out for the summer during that time.
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By Kara Finnstrom
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California (KCAL, KCBS) — With the city of Long Beach set to host 18 events as part of the 2028 Olympic Games and 2029 Paralympic Games, the most for any city other than Los Angeles, local leaders are searching for creative ways to transport spectators and tourists across the vast county.
In May, the LA County Board of Supervisors floated the idea of using a water taxi service between San Pedro and Long Beach to get visitors around while dodging air emissions from cars – and traffic. The service would be emissions-free and quick, making it perfect for a heavy-tourist season like the one that will come during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
“I think it’s time to look at our blue highway and think outside of the box for transit,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn.
This week, members with the county took a ride on some of the vessels that would be used for the proposed service and came away impressed.
“[We want to] put systems in place that not only benefits the experience during 2028 but they can be left in place [after the Olympics],” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
A service currently exists that transports patrons between the pier and the Queen Mary, but service is heavily limited and seasonal. No line between San Pedro and Long Beach exists currently. In addition to transportation for tourists, an alternate route for commuters could be an advantage in battling traffic.
Hahn suggested that the LA Metro could connect to the boats in some way, making for car-free trips throughout the county during the Olympics.
A car-free Olympics is a lofty objective for local leaders as they prepare for the quickly approaching games. The city of LA is making 500 emissions-free LAUSD buses available for transportation purposes, since school will be out for the summer during that time.
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By Carlos E. Castañeda
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California (KPIX) — The death of an inmate at a Redwood City jail from an apparent drug overdose is being investigated as a homicide, and a second inmate is in custody as a suspect, authorities said Tuesday.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that on Sept. 29 at about 6 a.m., an inmate at the Maple Street Correctional Center began experiencing a medical emergency at a housing unit, and jail staffers began lifesaving measures until medical staff arrived, including administering naloxone, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Despite the efforts, 31-year-old Markeisha Monique Renee Blount was pronounced dead at the facility. The investigation determined that a suspect in custody at the jail brought drugs into the facility, which are believed to have contained fentanyl, and provided those drugs to Blount, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The Maple Street facility houses minimum-security female and male inmates for both pretrial and court-sentenced inmates, and offers transitional housing and work furlough programs.
The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Ashley “Ashly” J. Gromnicki, who had been in custody on charges related to narcotics and theft. Gromnicki remains in custody on drug charges and bringing contraband into the jail while the District Attorney’s Office reviews the case for a potential murder charge, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with Markeisha’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time,” said Sheriff Christina Corpus in a prepared statement. “Fentanyl is a highly dangerous drug. Even the smallest amount can be deadly. We will not tolerate people bringing drugs into our facility and putting the safety of our employees, visitors and those in our custody at risk.”
The Sheriff’s Office said deputies have conducted several sweeps of the Maple Street facility to check for any remaining drugs. Two days after the inmate’s death, deputies arrested a man on probation after he allegedly tried to smuggle drugs and a phone to another inmate at the jail.
Aside from the Sheriff’s Office investigation, the inmate’s death triggered independent investigations by the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office and the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office.
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KCNC
By Jesse Sarles
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DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A competition is underway in Denver to build life-sized structures out of canned food. Architects and designers are currently working on the creations for an exhibit at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
It’s called Canstruction, and it’s being hosted by the group We Don’t Waste. Approximately 15,000 cans of food are being used for six different pieces.
All of the builds are Halloween-themed; they include a witch’s cauldron (1,331 cans) and a sugar skull (3,635 cans).
“It can take months just to figure out the design, rework it. (To find out) what kind of cans they need, what colors, what sizes,” said Jessica Lecortz, Senior Development & Events Manager at We Don’t Waste.
After the Canstruction exhibit ends on Nov. 2, We Don’t Waste will donate the cans to local communities.
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By Jesse Sarles
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DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A competition is underway in Denver to build life-sized structures out of canned food. Architects and designers are currently working on the creations for an exhibit at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
It’s called Canstruction, and it’s being hosted by the group We Don’t Waste. Approximately 15,000 cans of food are being used for six different pieces.
All of the builds are Halloween-themed; they include a witch’s cauldron (1,331 cans) and a sugar skull (3,635 cans).
“It can take months just to figure out the design, rework it. (To find out) what kind of cans they need, what colors, what sizes,” said Jessica Lecortz, Senior Development & Events Manager at We Don’t Waste.
After the Canstruction exhibit ends on Nov. 2, We Don’t Waste will donate the cans to local communities.
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
