Furnish Hope is excited to announce the Kendall Catwalk for a Causeevent, taking place Friday, November 8, 2025, at Kendall Toyota of Bend. This inspiring evening of fashion, community and compassion will raise funds to support Furnish Hope’s mission of providing furnishings and household essentials to individuals and families in need throughout Central Oregon. Presented […]
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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How Do You Say ‘Hasta Que Olvidemos’?
Hard to say, so now it’s just plain Olvi.
Hasta Que Olvidemos is now simply Olvi. “The reason for the change is probably pretty obvious: no one could pronounce or remember the original name,” Brian Trottier told the Source. “We knew it would be a mouthful when we first opened but we hoped that, in time, it would catch on. We were wrong. Even our most […]
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Manslaughter Conviction Overturned on Appeal
The court agreed that the jury in Ian Cranston’s trial should have received a special instruction related to Oregon’s self-defense law
The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the manslaughter conviction of Ian Cranston. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter in the first and second degree, first-degree assault and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon in the shooting death of 22-year-old Barry Washington […]
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Stressful Times for SNAP Recipients
Local agencies and businesses step up to feed families
More than 23,000 households in Central Oregon face uncertainty about food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after Monday’s announcement that they will only receive half of their benefits in November. The program was set to lapse on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown, but on the eve of despair, two federal court judges ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to distribute emergency funds. On Monday, Nov. […]
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Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for New Homes in Bend
The deadline to apply for homes in Bear Creek Village is Dec. 1
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear Creek Village, a new community located across from Bear Creek Elementary, in the heart of Midtown Bend. Bear Creek Village is Habitat’s newest neighborhood development in Bend, expanding access to affordable homeownership for Central Oregonians who are priced out of the market. The community […]
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The Hub of Possibility
Public input is playing a major role in shaping Redmond’s future
Redmond is undergoing a sort of renaissance, with significant projects underway that will expand cultural and recreational options and change how drivers navigate the city’s east side. Much of the new activity is driven by public input and the passion of those involved. Diving into The Hub Katie Hammer has two words to describe how […]
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Holiday Gift Shopping Begins in Redmond
The Snowflake Boutique is an annual arts, crafts and food fair
To kick off the holiday season, the 49th annual Snowflake Boutique will transport you to a winter wonderland. The Cascade Lakes South Building at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond will be full of crafts, art and food items. Shoppers can fill their bags with gift and holiday items and pay for everything on the […]
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Learning How to Listen and Reset
Redmond musician Casey Hurt releases his latest, most personal album yet
The latest album from Redmond musician Casey Hurt is an intimate portrait of the past decade involving life-changing experiences. His nephew passed away in a car crash 10 years ago. His album, “Back to the Start” dropped Oct. 12, the anniversary of his nephew’s death. It’s Hurt’s fourth solo album, and the first one released […]
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Redmond’s First Dispensary Expected to Open in December
Oregrown is currently remodeling a store off Hwy 97 in Redmond, while a second dispensary is hoping to break ground on a new building next spring
Oregrown appears to be on track to open in Redmond in early December. It’ll be the first retail marijuana store in the city. Oregrown is currently remodeling a space in the business/shopping center at 2127 Highway 97. A final city inspection is scheduled for the first week of December. Oregrown has locations on NW Wall […]
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High Tea in Central Oregon
Steep Teahouse & Gifts offers casual and fancy tea experiences
The sophistication of Afternoon Tea is a tradition that’s been revived in Redmond. Steep Teahouse & Gifts began serving High Tea in July, when Kelle Doran and her husband moved from Prineville to Redmond and bought the business on NW 7th Street, which was formerly Maple Moon Home & Gift. Steep is packed full of […]