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A Critically Sick Orphaned Foal Needs Help

The public is invited to a community fundraiser to help pay for his care
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A critically ill newborn colt has inspired a community fundraising effort. The young horse has been receiving care at Bend Equine Medical Center since May 13 for complications related to being malnourished and dehydrated including persistent pneumonia, swelling in his hind legs as well as having six broken ribs. So far, his treatment has exceeded […]

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Cacti in the High Desert

A trip to Smith Rock Cactus Company
by Joshua Savage

Can cacti survive in the harsh climate of the High Desert? The long, cold winters make it seem unlikely, but a recent visit to Smith Rock Cactus Company in Terrebonne dispelled any of my doubts. Cacti fascinate me, so when I heard about a place where they are purposely grown in our region, I had […]

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Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium

The high-octane bicycle race showcase returns to downtown Bend June 21
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The whooshing racers. The unmistakable tung-tung-tung of shifting drivetrains, reverberating through state-of-the art, carbon fiber road bikes. The electric jitters, the contagious joy of a racer’s win. In what’s become a summer tradition going back decades, the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium, presented by the Horner Cycling Foundation, returns to downtown Bend on June 21. The […]

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Bend into Balance: Alli Jorgensen and Dr. Matthew Ingrassia

Fitness supervisor at Bend Park & Rec and doctor of Central Oregon Internal Medicine
by Adriana Marino

After every swim at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, I stop to fill my water bottle on my way out. This time, however, a flyer above the drinking fountain caught my eye. It was a week before Valentine’s Day and the flyer announced an upcoming free body composition analysis celebrating heart health week. I didn’t […]

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New Trails Delight at Cascade View and Cline Buttes

Just a short drive from Bend, 11 miles of new trails are worth the gas
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Redmond mountain bikers now have even fewer reasons to drive to the Deschutes National Forest to stage trail rides. The riding opportunities west of town on Bureau of Land Management land is now more streamlined and connected — by the tune of 11.5 additional miles. In March, the Source reported that the Central Oregon Trail […]

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Spring Birding Takes Flight in Redmond

Spring migrations and the city wastewater project transform Central Oregon into one of the region’s liveliest birdwatching stages for local birders
by Wally Hofmann

Spring has arrived in Central Oregon and with it comes one of the region’s most vibrant natural spectacles: bird migration. From waterfowl and shorebirds to raptors and songbirds, the Redmond area becomes a seasonal haven for both birds and birders. May and June, in particular, offer near-constant activity as species move along the Pacific Flyway. […]

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Flag Football Offers Sports Pathway for Young Women Across Central Oregon

Six Central Oregon high schools are fielding flag football teams, while a local soccer club is offering programs for elementary-age players
by Dallas Finn Calvert

It’s a perfect night for football. The air is crisp and cool as the sun sets and the lights come on at Mountain View High School’s varsity football field. There’s a cross-town rivalry being battled out as the Cougars face off against the Summit High School Storm. However, this isn’t your typical football game. There […]

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The Summer Season Kicks Off with Big Acts & Baseball

May launches a busy season of festivities
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Concerts & comedians take the stage The first show of the season kicks off at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, May 16, with comedian John Mulaney and special guests Fred Armisen and Mike Birbiglia. So far, nearly 50 different headliners are scheduled into October, some of them performing multiple nights. Six of the performers are […]

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What We Risk Losing

The McDermitt Caldera offers ecological refuge for an extraordinary range of life
by Mateo Reynaud

To witness the McDermitt Caldera is to be moved. Supported by the east-flowing McDermitt Creek, sloping hills of sagebrush cradle native wildflowers and bunchgrasses. In spring, paintbrush awakens in crimson bursts alongside winks of purple lava aster. Bitterroot emerges, first in succulent leaves, then in white flowers nestled close to the ground. In blooms of […]

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The Green Team is a Leader in Sustainability

Manager Justin Alvarado and his team hustle to shrink the amphitheater and Old Mill’s waste footprint
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The morning after every concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, employees known as the Green Team, show up to sort through the trash. They dump each bag into a plastic kiddie pool, pull on rubber gloves and meticulously pick out recyclable and compostable materials achieving a 93.5% landfill diversion rate. That accomplishment involves a multi-prong effort […]

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