Dec 14, 2022 - 20, 2023

News

• Local News

  Saved Worrell Park

  The 1-acre downtown park will remain intact after commissioners considered it for redevelopment

  By Jack Harvel

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Local News

  RSV Surge Continues While Hospitals Struggle

  A surge in respiratory viruses including RSV, flu and COVID are filling up ICU beds as the health care industry deals with staffing shortages

  By Jack Harvel

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Local News

  People's Rights Takes Over Deschutes GOP

  A controversial organization led by Ammon Bundy won most of the leadership positions in the Deschutes County Republican Party

  By Jack Harvel

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Local News

  LISTEN: Redmond's Growth and Opportunities with Clifford Evelyn 🎧

  Redmond, Oregon's first-ever Black city councilor talks about Redmond's growth, changes after the 2022 election and more

  Dec 16, 2022

  
• Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

  Rescata al parque Worrell

  El parque del centro de un acre permanecerá intacto después que los encargados consideraron su reurbanización

  By Por Jack Harvel Traducido por Jessica Sanchez-Millar

  Dec 14, 2022

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Home Energy Scores Offer Economic and Environmental Benefits

  By having someone tell us where our homes are most inefficient and what we can do to improve it, people will have tools to do those fixes and save money.

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor 12/14/2022

  Dec 14, 2022

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  Book-Themed Art Gallery Inspires Creativity

  Downtown Bend's book and art lovers' haven is the cozy, funky Underground Book Gallery

  By Allie Noland

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Advice & Fun

  BodyWise: A Column on the BodyMind Connection

  Hyper Nation/Hibernation

  By Mike Macy

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Advice & Fun

  Horoscope Week of December 14, 2022

  By Rob Brezsny

  Dec 14, 2022

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  A Bend Institution is Here to Stay

  Taj Palace settles into a new location with new vibes and great Indian cuisine

  By Jared Rasic

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Chow

  Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

  Homemade soup made easy with store-bought chicken

  By Donna Britt

  Dec 22, 2022

  
• Beer & Drink

  Late Harvest Means Bumper Crop for Central Oregon

  Maragas Winery expects 2022 will be an excellent vintage

  By Brian Yaeger

  Dec 14, 2022

  

Screen

• Film

  Legends of the Pacific Northwest

  "I Am D.B. Cooper" tries to solve a mystery

  By Jared Rasic

  Dec 14, 2022

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Does Bend, Oregon, Have a DJ "Scene"?

  Bike wheels aren't the only thing spinnin'

  By Doone Lupine Williams

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Rock Out for Music Education

  Fractal and the Mockingbird Foundation partner to raise money for young musicians to build skills and confidence

  By Allie Noland

  Dec 14, 2022

  

Outside

• Go Here

  It's a Snowboarder's Weekend

  Back for the 15th year, the Dirksen Derby Snowboard & Sit-Ski Rally Race takes over Bend

  By Allie Noland

  Dec 14, 2022

  
• Natural World

  Species Spotlight: Great Horned Owl

  Who's hooting in the middle of winter?

  By Damian Fagan

  Dec 14, 2022