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Local Weather Services Set to Take a Hit Following Staff Cuts

The National Weather Service will drop around-the-clock operations in several parts of the U.S.— including the office serving Central Oregon
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Job reductions within the National Weather Service could impact offices across the country, including an office that covers weather forecasting for Central Oregon. The job cuts – a result of efforts from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the federal government — could result in a loss of round-the-clock staffing for offices including […]

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Updated: Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp May Lose Police Certifications For Life

A state police committee voted for lifetime revocation; final decision will be made July 27
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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp experienced his latest setback May 22, when a state police policy committee voted unanimously to recommend a lifetime revocation of his police certifications to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training board.  The board will review and vote July 27 on whether to take the committee’s […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Johannah Johnson-Weinberg 🎧

Founder & Executive Director of CAMP
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In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Johannah Johnson-Weinberg, founder of CAMP (Companion Animal Medical Project), to discuss the vital intersection of animal welfare and housing insecurity in Central Oregon. Johannah shares how her early work at a local humane society and a low-cost spay/neuter clinic opened her eyes […]

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May Election Results

Check out the special election results, as of May 21, for local school boards, park boards and measures
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The special district election took place on May 20. Here’s a complete list of results for local levies, as well as school and park boards in Deschutes County. Go to deschutes.org for the full list of election results.  Bend-La Pine Schools district: Zone 1: Jennifer Lynch(unopposed) – 98.37% Zone 2: Marcus LeGrand (unopposed) – 97.97% […]

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Summer Guide 2025

From world-famous headliners to local bands, this list covers all things music from end of May through September in Central Oregon
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Keep this guide handy to help plan your summer! Kiki with Cliché: Bend’s queer DJ duo, Cliché, prepares for a summer of inclusive local events to find community on the dance floor Same Spirit, New Stage: The 4 Peaks Music Festival Moves Indoors Big Ponderoo: The Sensational Summer Festival in Sisters ‘Get Innocuous!’ LCD Soundsystem […]

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Kiki with Cliché

Bend’s queer DJ duo, Cliché, prepares for a summer of inclusive local events to find community on the dance floor
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From summer festivals and Pride events to a weekly queer night at local cocktail bar, Dogwood at the Pine Shed, local DJ duo Cliché is gearing up for a busy summer. The two DJs, Sean Lawrence (Father Sean) and Jonathon Lynch (Daddy Doubtfire), played their first gig together in 2023. According to Lawrence, the group […]

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Big Ponderoo

The Sensational Summer Festival in Sisters
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One of the best things about Central Oregonians is our love of nature. So it’s no surprise that the SFF Presents outdoor festival, Big Ponderoo, is returning for its fourth year. Nestled beneath the giant shade trees of the idyllic Village Green Park in Sisters, this family-friendly event promises to be a summer sensation. With […]

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‘Get Innocuous!’ LCD Soundsystem and TV On The Radio Bring NYC Dance Punk to Bend

Originating in the “Indie Sleaze Era,” these bands, playing two nights, bring dance-y, electro-funk rock to Hayden Homes Amphitheater
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Judging by LCD Soundsystem’s packed show at Hayden Homes Amphitheater last year, it might seem impossible that the group, fronted by James Murphy, was destined for anything but greatness. But flashback 23 years ago to a period shortly after 9/11: Murphy was having a creative — if not full-blown identity — crisis. The founder and […]

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A Gravel Ride That’s Not a Race

The Barnduster Gran Fundo returns
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A grassroots, do-it-yourself gravel ride is returning for the second year this June. The Barnduster Gran Fundo is a fundraiser for Sisters Trails Alliance. It’s an untimed, mostly self-supported ride, bringing gravel cyclists of all levels together for a day of riding and comradery. The 40-mile course is primarily in the Deschutes National Forest starting at […]

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