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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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Redmond Woman is a “Resilient Warrior” Hoping to Inspire Others

Mindy Dougherty has written two books, including her latest, which is for children
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Mindy Dougherty has had a challenging life, going through numerous traumatic events dating back to her earliest memories at age 4 when she says she was sexually abused by one of her brothers. She spent her childhood split between Florida with her mother and California with her father whom she describes as a drug addict […]

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The Last First Friday with Red Chair

The art gallery, featuring dozens of local artists, is closing Jan. 2
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The first Friday of 2026 will also be a goodbye party for a downtown staple. The Red Chair gallery is closing permanently around 8pm on Jan. 2 after the First Friday event. It opened in the historic O’Kane Building on NW Oregon Avenue in 2010 to support local artists who needed a location to show […]

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Letters to the Editor, Week of Dec. 25

Topics include a nonpartisan approach to local governance and the review of Bend’s equity director’s departure
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Re: Beyond the Banner: Why a Non-Partisan Approach is Essential for Deschutes County (Dec. 11, 2025) Chris Piper published a letter to the editor on Dec. 11 calling for a nonpartisan approach to local governance. We already have such a candidate in this race: Maddie McKinney.   Maddie has been quietly working in this community for […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Backporch and Thump Coffee Merge

The two will operate under a parent company TBC Coffee
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Backporch Coffee Roasters and Thump Coffee are merging under a new parent company called TBC Coffee starting Jan. 1. In a letter to clients, Backporch Founder Dave Beach wrote, “I’ve been roasting coffee in Bend for a long time, and Backporch has grown one relationship at a time… Nothing about this merger changes the heart […]

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BLM Seeks Public Input on Invasive Plant Management in Central Oregon

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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a revised environmental assessment for an invasive plant management project in central Oregon. The scoping period runs through Jan. 8. “This is a critical opportunity for the public to help shape how we manage invasive plants across the Prineville District,” said Amanda S. Roberts, Prineville District […]

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New Meissner Bus to Shuttle Skiers & Snowshoers

The pilot program is a stress-free way to enjoy the snow (once it’s here!)
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Avoid the stress of jockeying for parking spots at the ever-popular Meissner Sno Park this winter by taking a new shuttle. The Meissner bus is scheduled to make three trips every Saturday and Sunday through March. The best part? It’s a bargain at $5 roundtrip! Visit Bend, Deschutes Trails Coalition and an anonymous donor contributed […]

Posted inLocal News

Federal Grants for Permanent Supportive Housing Thrown into Chaos 

The Homeless Leadership Coalition says its waiting for word on when and how to apply for grants they’ve received for decades
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Confusion, concern and uncertainty continue to swirl around federal funds earmarked for housing the homeless across the nation, including here in Central Oregon. An hour before a court hearing for a lawsuit filed by multiple states, including Oregon, challenging new rules governing federal grant money for the homeless, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]

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A New Way to Enjoy Crispy, Cheesy Comfort Food at Home

Cotto launches the Arancini Club
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Cotto Italian Street Food has launched an Arancini Club. Arancini are golden, crispy Sicilian rice balls traditionally stuffed, breaded and fried. “They’re comfort food with soul,” Cotto co-owner Sarah Fink told the Source. “Creamy risotto on the inside, an irresistible crunch on the outside, made for sharing, celebrating and savoring.” For $20 a month, members […]

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Gingerbread Houses Support Affordable Housing

Gingerbread Junction celebrates 30 years of tradition
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One of the sweetest holiday celebrations involves constructing Gingerbread Houses. Building a dream house out of cookies with icing cement and candy accents takes creativity, patience and will power to keep from gobbling up the lumber!  Gingerbread Junction at Sunriver Resort is in its 30th year. The free event is a tour of wild imaginations […]

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New Asian-Inspired Brunch in Bend

Sen Thai’s new weekend brunch menu offers flavor with elegance
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A new brunch spot in Bend offers unique food with artistic flair. Sen Thai Hot Pot and Noodle House on NW Newport Avenue is serving brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-2pm starting Saturday, Dec. 13. Asian-inspired dishes include satay & egg, which is beef steak, peanut sauce, pickled carrot and daikon radish. The Thai curry […]

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