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Keely Damara

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Can ridesharing apps help prevent drunk driving?

Studies show mixed results, DUII arrests on rise in Central Oregon
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It’s been just over eight months since Uber arrived in Bend, and nearly seven months since Lyft followed suit. While Central Oregon may be relatively late to the ridesharing party, the San Francisco startups didn’t waste any time after a change in taxi ordinances in Bend and Redmond in early 2017 allowed them to operate. […]

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Steve Martin is back!

Steve Martin, Martin Short and the Steep Canyon Rangers headed to Bend
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Les Schwab Amphitheater announced Monday morning that Steve Martin and his band the Steep Canyon Rangers are returning to Bend on July 6—along with fellow comedian Martin Short. Beloved as an actor, comedian and musician—is there anything Steve Martin can’t do? Word on the street is he’s even a nice guy to boot. Martin last […]

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Dave Matthews Band and Jethro Tull headed to Bend

Dave Matthews Band announces 2018 summer tour
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Tuesday, Les Schwab Amphitheater announced that Dave Matthews Band will be headed back to Bend as a part of a massive summer tour. Dave Matthews Band announced Tuesday morning that they’ll be touring extensively in 2018—ahead of a newly announced studio album. This will be their ninth studio album, the first since “Away from the […]

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Police discover body near Bend Parkway

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After responding to a vehicle crash east of Bend Parkway near Hawthorne Avenue last Wednesday evening, Bend police officers discovered a man’s body nearby between the Parkway and rail lines. According to a press release from the Bend Police Department, police responded to a car accident involving a vehicle running into the BNSF tracks as […]

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Bicyclist killed in collision

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The driver of the truck that struck and killed a bicyclist on Dec. 30 has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the first degree, DUII, reckless driving and three counts of recklessly endangering another. At 3:21 pm, Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an accident involving a pickup truck and a bicyclist near Dobb’s […]

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NYE 2018: Events in Central Oregon

Find the perfect place to ring in the New Year
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Looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? If you’re staying in Central Oregon to ring in the new year, this roundup is for you. *updated Dec. 29, 2017 Music & Dancing Bend Velvet’s best party of the year is almost here! DJ’s Byrne & LAShawn get the floor bouncing at 10PM. Lots of […]

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Sisters Folk Festival announces 2018 winter lineup

Tickets on sale now
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On Dec. 5, Sisters Folk Festival announced its 2018 Winter Concert Series Lineup. Purchase tickets for the entire series or individual concerts at their website: sistersfolkfestival.org/winter-concert-series SFF 2018 Winter Concert Series Josh Ritter kicks off the SFF 2018 Winter Concert Series Tues., Jan. 23 at Sisters High School Auditorium. The 20-year music veteran and singer-songwriter […]

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Stoked for Powder

Dirksen Derby is back for its 10th run
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By the time they were in high school, Josh Dirksen and Jason McAlister were making the trek to Bend for fresh powder whenever they had the chance. “Every day off we were driving to Mt. Bachelor and riding the mountain,” said Jason McAlister. “Sleeping in our car for the weekend—and then back to Eugene for […]

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Kids Events in Central Oregon

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Monday-Sunday “The Big Play Thing” and Skating Rink PLAY — “The Big Play Thing” is Central Oregon’s largest indoor play structure, with more than 7,000 square feet of climbing adventure! It is designed for children 4 and older. Cascade Indoor Sports offers a slew of activities for kids and adults, including open skate Friday through Sunday! […]

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Elevating Women in Politics

Emerge Oregon offers resources to Democratic women looking to throw their hat in the ring
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Women make up 19.4 percent of the U.S. Congress and 24.8 percent of state legislatures. The numbers are even more disproportionate at the local level, where women make up just 18.8 percent of mayors in cities with a population over 30,000. This, according to the Emerge America website, is where the Emerge candidate training for […]

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