Age isn’t a number, it’s a feeling and boomers have it all figured out, right? So give them a touch of class, a bit of fun and a little vino and they’ll be just fine around that wild grandchild on Christmas morning!
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Week of Dec. 4
Topics include parking frustrations, district mapping and green energy policies
Parking Problem Parking on Deschutes Market Road adjacent to the Pine Nursery dog park has been in the news recently. There used to be access to the dog park from Deschutes Market Road before the roundabout was put in. Some residents from the apartment complex Solis also used to park there. Safety may be a […]
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Jennifer McCaffrey named Old Mill District 2025 Winter Art Series Artist
McCaffrey’s linocut pays homage to Bend’s timber roots and celebrates Central Oregon’s winter magic
Whatever you do, don’t put Jennifer McCaffrey in a box. Known for her expressive oil paintings, McCaffrey, the artist commissioned by the Old Mill District to create their 2025 Winter Art Series piece, stepped outside her comfort zone to craft a stunning linocut block print that pays homage to the Old Mill District’s industrial roots and blue-collar […]
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Governor Kotek Declares Fuel Emergency Following Olympic Pipeline Shutdown
Order directs coordinated emergency fuel response and transportation relief efforts to ensure adequate supply across Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency due to potential disruptions in fuel delivery as a result of the second major Olympic Pipeline shutdown in the past three months. The pipeline supplies more than 90% of Oregon’s transportation fuel, delivering to terminals in Portland, where fuel is distributed throughout the state. Following ORS 401.165, […]
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Wildlife Winter Range Closures in the Deschutes National Forest Start Dec. 1
Closure areas provide critical winter habitat for deer and elk
Starting Monday, December 1, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk. Beginning December 1, 2025, four annual wildlife winter range closure areas including Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area and Tumalo Winter Range will begin. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and […]
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‘Salmon Everywhere’ One Year After Klamath Dam Removal
“There are salmon everywhere on the landscape right now”
A little more than a year after the historic removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) scientists are seeing salmon reoccupying just about every corner of their historic habitat. “The speed at which salmon are repopulating every nook and cranny of suitable habitat upstream of the […]
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Oregon Department of Transportation Hosts Open House for Hawthorne Crossing
The open house takes place Dec. 2
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at The Pine Shed, 821 NE. Second St. in Bend. This open house is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Crossing projectand new design, meet the project team, ask questions and provide comments. On Sept. 24, Bend City Council selected a truss bridge style for the Hawthorne Crossing, which will provide a bicycle and pedestrian bridge to […]
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Caldera High School Theatre Presents Disney’s Frozen Jr.
“A Magical Family Musical for All Ages”
Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen Jr., a beloved musical filled with unforgettable characters, show-stopping songs, and heartwarming messages perfect for the entire family. Based on the smash-hit Disney film, Frozen Jr. follows the spirited journey of sisters Anna and Elsa, along with their friends Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, as […]
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Pacific Power Warns Customers About Billing Scams
This activity tends to increase during this time of year
Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: Fact: Pacific Power will not contact any customer demanding immediate payment […]
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Breedlove Guitars Donates 75 Instruments to Bend-La Pine Schools
“Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians”
In mid November, the Mountain View High School band room filled with the sound of guitars and the energy of students discovering what’s possible when music is placed within reach. Breedlove Guitars, Central Oregon’s homegrown guitar maker, presented a donation of 75 high-quality guitars—valued at nearly $65,000—to middle and high schools throughout the Bend-La Pine School […]