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Nic Moye

Nic Moye spent 33 years in television news all over the country. She has two adorable small dogs who kayak and one luxurious kitty. Passions include lake swimming, mountain biking and reading.

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A Wildfire Burning East of Bend Began as a Prescribed Burn

At 4pm Thursday, May 7, the Pine Mountain Prescribed Burn was declared a wildfire at 1,500 acres
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Prescribed burning east of Bend in the area of Pine Mountain began that on Tuesday, May 4, grew out of control on Thursday afternoon. A news release earlier in the week said firefighters planned to conduct up to 2008 acres of prescribed burning 14 miles southeast of Bend starting Tuesday and continuing through Friday if […]

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Pages of Possibility: A Student Writing Showcase

The second edition of The Thread literary journal at COCC is out at the end of May
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Students at Central Oregon Community College have revived a literary tradition that hasn’t been around for nearly four decades. The Thread, featuring student poetry, prose and art is an online journal curated and edited by students in the Advanced Creative Writing: Publishing class. Associate Professor Eileen Sather, who teaches the class, says COCC had similar […]

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Indulging in Tasty Treats

The Secret Waffle Society relocates and Sno Ball Express opens
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The Secret Waffle Society has reopened at a new location. Jared Rasic reviewed the food truck back in November, calling it a delicious study in dichotomies. You may have seen it when it was parked downtown at the corner of Greenwood and Bond, but their lease was up at the end of November. They’re now […]

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TEDxBend Rebirth

After a lengthy hiatus, the day-long event is back and as popular as ever
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After a seven-year hiatus, TEDxBend returns May 30. Eight speakers are scheduled. The theme is “Rebirth” focusing on personal transformation, new ideas and fresh perspectives. Organizers say the theme comes to life through bold ideas and diverse voices exploring renewal in all its forms including personal, cultural, environmental and collective. “Rather than fully announcing each […]

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Commute Options Announces Return of May Walk & Roll Challenge

The Bend Bikeways Community Ride, hosted by the City of Bend, is May 5, 5pm
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Commute Options is inviting Central and Eastern Oregonians to trade four wheels for two feet (or two wheels) this spring with the return of the May Walk & Roll Challenge. Running from May 4 to May 17, the challenge is the centerpiece of a month-long regional celebration of sustainable transit, community connectivity, and healthier lifestyles. Whether commuting […]

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The Summer Season Kicks Off with Big Acts & Baseball

May launches a busy season of festivities
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Concerts & comedians take the stage The first show of the season kicks off at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, May 16, with comedian John Mulaney and special guests Fred Armisen and Mike Birbiglia. So far, nearly 50 different headliners are scheduled into October, some of them performing multiple nights. Six of the performers are […]

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Sisters Coffee Co. Continues Expanding

New menu items are offered at its Jackstraw location
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Sisters Coffee Company has opened its newest location at the Jackstraw residential complex off SW Industrial Way. The bright, cheerful spot has a variety of seating options with a wall of windows along the front, part of which can open up like a garage door in warmer months, looking out at the Box Factory. The […]

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The Hot Mess Fest Celebrates Aging Women

It’s an evening centered around an often-taboo topic
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The Hot Mess Fest is a Ladies Night like no other! It’s the brainchild of Courtney Stevens, owner of Craft Kitchen and Brewery and the restaurant’s manager, Samantha Moore, who says there aren’t many evenings focused on what women experience later in life. “Puberty gets plenty of attention,” Moore told the Source, “but perimenopause, menopause […]

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Bend Breweries Shine in the World Beer Cup

Eight local breweries take home top prizes
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Bend Brewing Company won Gold at the World Beer Cup in the Juicy/Hazy IPA category for its “Because Science Hazy IPA.” The category had 274 entries, one of the largest in the competition which was held in Philadelphia April 22. BBC co-owner Packy Deenihan said in a news release, “The ‘Juicy or Hazy IPA’ category […]

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Farmers Markets Return in May

This year three markets will share recipes
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Elevation Farmers Market On May 1, the Bend Factory Stores changes its name to Elevation Bend and launches a weekly Friday Farmers Market through October. More than 50 vendors are scheduled for the inaugural event. “The market will feature a wide variety of local vendors, including fresh vegetables and berries, flowers and beef products, along […]

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