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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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New Country Bar is Opening in Downtown Bend

Coyote announces its grand opening Friday, Oct. 10 at 6pm
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A new country music bar is opening in downtown Bend. The Coyote is taking over the space vacated by Unofficial Logging Co. on the corner of NW Harriman Street and Greenwood Avenue. Co-owner Jordan Houle says it’ll be a mix of oldtown Scottsdale and downtown Nashville with the pink hue of neon light partnered with […]

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The Big Re/Think

A movement to secure a future for arts and culture in Oregon
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This fall, arts and culture leaders across Oregon will unite to launch a movement to build a more sustainable, resilient cultural arts core. Called The Big Re/Think, the challenge is being led by the Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation, which is a nonprofit advocacy organization that lobbies state lawmakers on behalf of arts, culture, history, heritage […]

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Bamboo Sushi Opening in Bend

The chain with 10 locations expects to open in December
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A big, bold sign hanging in the window of a vacant restaurant space on Oregon Avenue in downtown Bend announces the future location of Bamboo Sushi. Marketing Manager Ava Brenneke says if all goes well, the restaurant will open in late December. The company has 10 locations, including six in the Portland area, as well […]

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Assessing Flat Fire Damage At Whychus Creek Preserves

Decades of restoration projects may have limited the damage done
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With the Flat Fire raging across more than 23,000 acres, assessment continues on the damage done. The fire burned several Deschutes Land Trust Preserves including Aspen Hollow Preserve, Rimrock Ranch and Whychus Canyon Preserve. Land Trust Engagement Director, Sarah Mowry, wrote in a web post that flames burned a small portion on the southern side […]

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Explosion Damages Buildings & Cars

Bend Fire says a leaking oxygen-acetylene container exploded inside a shipping container
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An oxygen-acetylene welding set-up inside a shipping container leaked, causing an explosion early Friday morning damaging several buildings in NE Bend. Bend Fire & Rescue says it happened just before 5:30am Aug. 29 outside Kercher Electric on NE Yale Avenue. Debris from the explosion landed on the Bend Parkway. Several vehicles hit the debris and […]

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Prineville’s Police Chief Retiring After Less Than a Year

Jeff Profio was hired as Chief last November
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The City of Prineville today announced the retirement of Police Chief Jeff Profio after nearly 31 years of dedicated service to law enforcement. Chief Profio has led the City’s Police Department since November 1, 2024. “We thank Chief Profio for his service to the community and commend him for his success at fostering positive relationships […]

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Body Recovered from Lava Island Falls

Identity won’t be released until medical examiner is finished
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says a body has been recovered from Lava Island Falls southwest of Bend. Kayakers discovered the body Wednesday, Aug. 27 when they stopped at the island to take photos. That area of the Deschutes River is difficult to access and recovery took several hours. Lava Island Falls is about two […]

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Japanese Language and Food Class

A language-in-action workshop offered by the Bend Language Institute
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A series of cooking-language classes is being offered at the Bend Language Institute. The unique pairing will combine Japanese food with instruction in basic Japanese language. It’s being led by the Institute’s instructor, Chieko Saito. The first language-in-action-workshop on Sunday, Oct. 5 will feature California Rolls and Miso Soup. A class description states while California […]

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Ballers & Brews Opens Sept. 21

First pickleball taphouse in Central Oregon
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Ballers & Brews is opening next month in northeast Bend. It’s a mash-up of pickleball courts, cocktails and cravings. Owner Leslie Koegler is offering more than another food truck lot. There will be two covered pickleball courts that can be used year-round. In the winter, a vinyl wrap will enclose the heated courts. Court rentals […]

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Flat Fire Triggers Evacuation Notices

An air quality advisory for smoke is expected to last until at least Monday evening, Aug. 25
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On Friday, Aug. 22, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized three structural task forces and its Red Incident Management Team to the Flat Fire burning in Jefferson County. The fire, which started Thursday, is burning west of Culver, prompting level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation notices. Gusty winds, low humidity and warm temperatures caused the […]

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