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Outsourcing the Hard Part of Dating

February 4, 2026

Bombing the Community with Love

February 3, 2026

Letters to the Editor, Week of Feb. 12

February 6, 2026

Calendar

Healing Immersion

Sun., Feb. 8, 2-5 p.m.

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend

Ticket to the Game

Sun., Feb. 8, 3-7 p.m.

Currents at the Riverhouse, 3075 N. Hwy 97, Bend

Lindy Hop Social Dance and Lessons

Sundays, 6-8:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15

The Space, 63830 Clausen Rd, Bend

Central Oregon Avalanche Center Vertfest

Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend

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What to Know About Fares on Cascades East Transit

Fares are no longer free and cash will still be accepted … for now

Why Your Partner Deserves Better Than Your Barista Gets

The intimacy etiquette you’re missing

Small Kitchen, Big Taste

Gogo’s Bistro specializes in smash burgers, hot sandwiches, salads and sides

Oregon’s Education Workforce Climbed While Student Enrollment Slid

The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom.

Food and Drink

Sweet on Local

From single origin craft bars to decadent truffles, these Central Oregon chocolatiers make Valentine’s giving easy

Paint & Sip

Grab your girlfriends for a creative evening

Bingo, Bingo and Oh Yeah, Trivia!

Games to play with family and friends just about any night of the week while munching and sipping

cULTURE & COLUMNS

15 Insanely Romantic Movies to Watch with Your Partner

The full spectrum of love in just over a dozen films

What is Regenerative Medicine?

These therapies replicate the body’s ability to heal itself as it repairs and regenerates damaged cells and tissues

New Music Festival Features Retro Tribute Bands

The two-day event celebrates rock legends

An Evening of Documentary Film Shorts

The Oregon Documentary Film Festival is in Bend for the first time

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From Punk to Grindcore—Heavy Metal Hitting Silver Moon

A Free Kids Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

The goal is to inspire a new generation of musicians

A Special Night of Blues to Support Students

Sisters Starry Nights returns after a five-year hiatus

Celebrating Rock’s Greatest Guitarists

Two musicians team up to pay tribute to rock legends

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Redemption Versus Revitalization: Bend’s ‘BottleDrop Problem’

City committees want to “explore and advance” the relocation of Bend’s BottleDrop. It’s an idea meant to stimulate investment in the Bend Central District, but would such a move disproportionally impact people experiencing homelessness and poverty?