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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 Program Keeping Pets with Low-Income Owners Expands  

Pet Pals serves most of Central Oregon with the help of donations and volunteers
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A new partnership between the Council on Aging and the Humane Society of Central Oregon is helping to expand a program that supports low-income adults and their pets. Pet Pals began when the Council on Aging saw Meals on Wheels clients struggling to afford pet food and vet care. It launched in 2021 with 30 […]

Posted inFood & Drink

The Lemon Tree is For Sale

The owners say they’re committed to finding a buyer who will continue building upon what they’ve created
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The popular downtown Bend breakfast/lunch restaurant, The Lemon Tree, is for sale. A listing on Compass Commercial says the asking price is $500,000. The post states gross revenue is $1.5 million while rent is $4,151 per month with an additional monthly Common Area Maintenance fee of $1,605. The Lemon Tree, which won Best Brunch 2025 […]

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Educators Gather for GEAR UP West 2025

The conference is to advance college access and student success
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Next week, Oct. 26-28, 2025, hundreds of educators, college access professionals and community leaders from across the region and United States will come together for GEAR UP West 2025, an annual conference celebrating innovation, equity and opportunity in education. Hosted by Oregon GEAR UP, the conference serves as a hub for collaboration and inspiration, uniting those who […]

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Cuppa Yo Opens in Northside Bend

The new store is located next to Costco
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Cuppa Yo, the beloved Bend-born frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating continued growth with the opening of its newest location in Northside Bend. Doors opened Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The newest Cuppa Yo location at 20789 NW Henry Ave, Suite 160, joins the established Westside and Eastside Bend stores in carrying forward the brand’s tradition of […]

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Blue Eyes Burgers Now in Redmond

The food truck opens at Otto’s Landing
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Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries has expanded to Redmond. When the food cart lost its Bend location with the closing of Boss Rambler on Galveston Ave., the company moved it to Otto’s Landing in Redmond.    “We have known that we have had a good fan base up here and are excited to become a […]

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Local Nonprofit Lays Off Staff and Closes Offices After Losing Funding 

The Central Oregon Disability Support Network lost a federal grant due to DEI
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The Central Oregon Disability Support Network has laid off half its staff and is closing its offices after suddenly losing a federal grant. Executive Director Dianna Hansen says she received notice on Sept. 6 at 6:38pm, a Friday night. The Community Parent Resource Center Grant provided $12,500 a month to CODSN. This was supposed to […]

Posted inMusic

Two Decades of Joy

The Central Oregon Mastersingers have a special performance scheduled to celebrate their anniversary
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The Central Oregon Mastersingers are celebrating 20 years. The choir, made up of 40 to 60 members, depending on the performance, is preparing for it’s next event, “Rooted in Song,” featuring vocalist and composer Moira Smiley. Her music is described as a blend of traditional folk, classical and jazz.   “For this concert, we’ll have […]

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Halloween Haunts for the Brave

Some ghostly events are taking place in Bend and Redmond
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Literary Ghost Walk Returns Ghosts of famous authors will be roaming the Downtown Bend Library the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 29. Visitors of all ages can take a haunted stroll through the stacks to meet the spirits of Edward Gorey, Dorothy Parker, Shel Silverstein, Toni Morrison and more. Visitors will receive a Ghost Walk Passport […]

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Federal Grant Supports First-Generation College Students in Bend

It’s the first TRIO grant for Central Oregon Community College
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Central Oregon Community College received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide low-income, first-generation students with specialized support to help them graduate and transfer to a four-year university. The TRIO Student Support Services grant will help 140 students per year over the next four years, pending congressional approval after the […]

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Serving Up Fond Memories

Alumni are invited to the last volleyball game held in the Bend Senior High gym
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The last varsity volleyball game in the current gym at Bend Senior High School will be Tuesday, Oct. 28, a bittersweet moment for the team. The gym is being demolished in June, as part of a four-year reconstruction plan funded by a $250 million bond that voters approved in 2022. The first phase of construction, […]

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