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The jocks of the nerds, this group clashes steel once a week in a reconstruction of Middle Ages combat

Strategy games seem intimidating, but they don't have to be. Here are some rundowns, tips, meetups and ideas for getting started.

Reveling in NYT's Super Mega Crossword

A study commissioned by an arts and culture nonprofit recommends two new stages in Bend

Following survey of Bendites, City Council prioritizes goals around housing, transportation and more

A chat about the writer's life, her column on ageism and aging, the Waterston Desert Writing prize and more.

Bend pushes beyond its beer town image with an emerging wine scene

The Stepping Stone Shelter is opening up in February, allowing Shepherd's House to use the Rainbow Inn for temporary sheltering

An audit of the U.S.'s first attempt to decriminalize drugs highlights problems in data collection, collaboration and poorly defined roles

New developments won't be required to build parking spaces in Bend after the state adopted new planning rules

Oregon's climate goals will transform the way the state delivers energy to people's homes

Deschutes County didn't bite on a proposal to designate Worrell Park as an area of special interest, but floated the idea of transferring the park to the park district

Central Oregon Community College's president signs a “carbon commitment” pledge aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality

The resort is once again facing opposition after a Deschutes County hearing officer rejected a new plan to mitigate water loss

Source Weekly's Central Oregon Gives program brings in over $1 million; becomes an official nonprofit

Source staffers review fitness gyms, apps, metaverse workouts and more

Bend's newest MMA gym packs a punch, and is part of an international organization of fighting gyms

New and returning city councilors took their oaths of office, but the new mayor's ascension leaves a vacancy the City must fill within a month

A Bend psychotherapist starts a new chapter with Soul in Motion

Melanie Kebler shares her thought on the election, council goals and more

Continuum: A School of Shadow Yoga offers Central Oregon a pathway to unite physical and spiritual health

Accomplish your goals, find inspiration and track progress with these three fitness apps

Is this the way to beat the winter blues?

Project Censored's Top 10 Stories Show Just One Pattern Dominating All Others This Year

Bend is closing its largest houseless camp. Service providers hope it provides a roadmap for providing "surge support" for future crises