Progress on the Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard roundabout construction is ahead of schedule due to remarkable coordination among the project teams. Crews now anticipate completing the work within this year’s construction season, with no need for an additional intersection closure next spring. Please note the Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and […]
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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Farmers Market Finds
Specialty items for sale at the Bend Farmers Market
Farmers markets are no longer primarily produce stands. You can purchase individual items to make a feast by stopping by the Bend Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Dozens of booths spread the length of Brooks Alley, spilling into the plaza in front of The Commons Cafe and Taproom. Start with an appetizer of uniquely flavored hummus […]
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Two Candidates Announce Intent to Run for Deschutes County Commissioner
Next May voters will elect four commissioners in what will soon be a five-member commission
Two people have announced their intention to run for a seat on Deschutes County’s Board of County Commissioners next spring. The current three-person commission is in the process of outlining districts for a five-person commission, after voters approved increasing the size of the commission in 2024. One of the people who led the effort for […]
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Swift Water & K-9 Teams Lead Search at Dillon Falls
Floater Missing Since July 19
Search and recovery efforts at Dillon Falls continued this week for a man swept over Dillon Falls on July 19. Two women died in the same incident. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says swift water experts worked in and around Class 5 rapids, tethered to safety systems while navigating hazardous conditions near the waterfalls. Professional […]
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Woman Arrested After Setting Two Small Fires
Multiple callers reported incidents
Bend Police arrested a 45-year old Bend woman in connection with two brush fires near Sawyer Park. Shortly after 11pm on Saturday, July 26, multiple callers reported a fire on the west side of the Deschutes River. Bend Fire & Rescue quickly contained the fire, then requested law enforcement assistance for a second fire that […]
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New Law Supports Small Businesses
Gov. Kotek signed House Bill 2337 into law
Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2337 into law, which establishes a procurement program to prioritize small businesses in Oregon. House Bill 2337 will incentivize state spending within Oregon communities, circulating local dollars directly back into the community. “House Bill 2337 weaves our values into the fabric of government,” Governor Kotek said. “We know that small […]
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Mt. Bachelor’s Expert Jump Trail Opens July 26
Gravity Race Series Kicks Off July 25
Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce that Redline, the Bike Park’s flagship expert jump trail is expected to open tomorrow (Saturday, July 26) at noon, conditions permitting. With sunny, warm weather in the forecast this weekend and Pine Marten scheduled to spin from 10:00am – 7:00pm, riders can enjoy lap after lap on a variety […]
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Mother of Missing Floater Issues Statement
The statement defends the Sheriff’s Office in the wake of a controversy
The mother of the man still missing after being swept over Dillon Falls Saturday is responding to a firestorm of negative comments aimed at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. The controversy is over whether a well-known diver should be allowed to participate in the search. Six people were tubing on the Deschutes River with inner […]
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Urgent Bottled Water Donations Needed Amid Summer Heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. To address this challenge, Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the community to donate bottled water and support its effort to combat hunger and homelessness. A Place at the […]
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Creative Connections
The Open Arts Center will serve teens and adults
The 10,000-square-foot building at 175 NE Greenwood Ave. in Bend that once housed City Thrift will be transformed into The Open Arts Center. The nonprofit is the vision of local artists Maija Kellner-Rode and Claire Brislin who’ve been planning it for two years. The unique concept will operate as a free creative community center for […]