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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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Local Leaders Pump Up Efforts to Hose Down Damage from Wildfires

City and County leaders are taking steps to require homes be more fireproof
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With fire season in the rear view, local government leaders continue taking steps to make fire prone areas more resistant. On Monday, Nov. 10, Deschutes County Commissioners directed staff to advance standards to the planning commission that would create building hardening standards for new developments based on section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. […]

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Bend Coldwell Banker Agents Celebrated for Being Top 1%

Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland were the only Oregon brokers selected
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Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists and real estate brokers affiliated with the Bend office of Coldwell Banker Bain, were the only Oregon brokers selected for Coldwell Banker’s 2025 Hawaii Celebration of Success, an event recognizing the Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents from the Western region. Attendees enjoyed a […]

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Sun Dive Release Party

A new Bend band releases two singles with a public celebration
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Central Oregon musician Erin Cole-Baker has released two new singles with her new band Sun Dive. She formed the band last summer with her husband Bruce Cole-Baker, Tyson Vandenbroucke and Dan Paggi. They’re celebrating two new singles named “Possible” and “Earthquake” with a show at Silver Moon Brewing. Erin Cole-Baker says their goal is to […]

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Navigating a Sober World 

New Each Morning provides women the support needed after a recovery program
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Gina has been fighting alcohol addiction for decades.   “I realized, wow, I’m drinking to get drunk. I’m drinking to black out,” she says. She was arrested four times within 10 years for driving under the influence, resulting in her losing her driver’s license for 10 years. She spent time in jail, lost several jobs, even tried rehab —which didn’t work. Her mother, daughters and […]

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New Asian-Inspired Store/Cafe Opening in Downtown Bend

Pika Pika celebrates the playful spirit and artistry in Asian culture
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A new store is opening in downtown Bend. Pika Pika, on NW Bond Street next to Red Chair Gallery, will specialize in Asian-inspired pop culture collectibles paired with a mini-cafe. Owner Vivienne Mariotti says customers will find designer toys, blind boxes, plushies, stationery and character items from brands like Labubu, Sonny Angel and Smiski. The […]

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The Reed Market Railroad Bridge is In View

The City of Bend released details about the bridge and what needs to be done before construction begins
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The City of Bend has revealed the proposed bridge design for the Reed Market railroad overpass. The bridge will stretch from American Lane east to just past SE Quill Place. Access at American Lane will continue to exist when the bridge opens, but access to SE Ninth Street will be modified. The intersection will be […]

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How Do You Say ‘Hasta Que Olvidemos’?

Hard to say, so now it’s just plain Olvi.
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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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Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Kevin Perkey has built a career leading nonprofits
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The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organization’s new Executive Director. Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement. “As a Bend resident and parent whose children have […]

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Kendall Catwalk for a Cause Benefits Furnish Hope

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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 […]

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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
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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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