Deschutes Historical Museum Antique Fair Takes Place August 10, 2024
The Deschutes Historical Museum hosts their third annual Antique Fair Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm. Featuring vendors from around Oregon, discover pre-1970 treasures to expand your collections or inspire your interior design. The Friends of the Museum booth features items donated by the community and membership with proceeds benefiting the…
St. Charles Announces Grants to Support Local Groups
St. Charles Health System announced today recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $106,000 to 16 local organizations in Central Oregon. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, to support local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, to sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase…
Sisters Coffee Company roasts up Friends Blend to support Friends of the Children
Sisters Coffee Company, which has focused on creating an authentic coffee experience since its founding in 1989, is teaming up with a longtime community partner on a one-of-a-kind coffee that will help raise important funds for youth in Central Oregon and Portland. As part of its Grow Together community engagement program, Sisters Coffee Company is…
Hayden Homes VP Appointed to Governor’s Regional Solutions Advisory Committee
Hayden Homes Vice President of Community Engagement and Giving Deborah Flagan is grateful to be selected to join Governor Tina Kotek’s Regional Solutions Advisory Committee (RSAC) for the Central Oregon Region. The appointment was announced earlier this month. The committee will provide input and recommendations around community issues and economic development. Flagan brings a unique…
Youth Program Stages ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Madras
The yellow brick road is arriving in Madras the first weekend of August, as Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) community education program brings a theatrical youth production of “The Wizard of Oz” to the Madras Performing Arts Center. The free performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3., and at 2 p.m.…
New Draft of Wildfire Hazard Maps
On July 18, the Oregon Department of Forestry released draft versions of its statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps. The maps are available to the public for review and comment. They serve as a tool to educate people about the level of hazard where they live, assist in prioritizing fire adaption and mitigation resources…
Several Fires Burn Northwest of La Pine
Firefighters are working to suppress two fires burning in the Deschutes National Forest – the Round Mountain and Wickiup Fires. Both fires, approximately seven miles northwest of La Pine and just north of Wickiup Reservoir, were reported on July 17. As of Fri., July 19, the Wickiup Fire was mapped at 200 acres and the…
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Katy Brooks 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katy Brooks, the dynamic CEO and President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Katy shares her fascinating journey from working in economic development for the Port Authority of Vancouver, Washington, to her current role in Bend, Oregon. The conversation delves into Katy’s…
Biblioteca del lado este de Bend suspenderá servicio en 2025
El 3 de julio, la biblioteca pública de Deschutes (DPL por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la decisión de no renovar el contrato de alquiler de la biblioteca en la zona este de Bend. La biblioteca, localizada en Dean Swift Road, cerca de la carretera 20, permanecerá abierta hasta que finalice el contrato de alquiler…
Votantes de Redmond se preparan para opinar sobre la venta local de marihuana
El ayuntamiento de Redmond planea permitir que los residentes locales voten para ver si quieren tener dispensarios de marihuana en la ciudad. El 9 de julio, los concejales del ayuntamiento de Redmond votaron por unanimidad para presentar una boleta de votación consultiva a los votantes el 5 de noviembre, pidiendo su opinión de si se…
Race Your Way Around Central Oregon
For this year’s Summer Health and Fitness issue, we’ve compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon. The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week Bend Summer Series – July…
Keeping Staff and Customers Healthy… and Cool
The first two weeks of July brought record-breaking heat to Central Oregon and across the state. With daytime temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for consecutive days in Bend, on July 3, Gov. Tina Kotek urged Oregonians to take extra precautions in advance of the heatwave. During the extreme heat, several local businesses shifted their hours to…
Skipping the Beat
My first experience with a heart arrhythmia was as a young athlete. Pulling up to a belay after a hard rock-climbing pitch, my heart began to beat abnormally fast. I became slightly dizzy and felt shortness of breath – an awkward and frightening experience, especially as I was cliffside, perched hundreds of feet above the…
Gathering for Music and Community
It’s not uncommon to spot teenagers snacking on fries or ice cream on a warm afternoon, while gentlemen in Stetson hats, silver belt buckles and cowboy boots wander into the watering hole at Redmond’s General Duffy’s. The Highway 97-adjacent bar, food cart pod, sit-down restaurant and concert venue has a little bit of something for…
The Inscrutable Weight of Questionable Talent
I understand and, to a lesser extent, accept, that Nicolas Cage isn’t for everyone. He goes so big that it’s sometimes hard to know whether he’s acting or just becoming the character, transcending this planet we call Earth and becoming a being of pure mega-acting. As a performer, his talent is questioned by everyone from my…
Atmosphere Returns to Bend for a Night of Hip-Hop
Renowned for consistency and prolific output in independent hip-hop, Atmosphere has shaped the introspective underground rap scene for over 25 years. The iconic duo — rapper Sean Daley, known by his stage name “Slug,” and producer Anthony Davis (Ant), return to Bend on Thursday, Aug. 1, as part of the Tour De Friends Part Trois.Joining…
The Earthwin Challenge in Crook County
What happens when you empower students to undertake a project of their own design and implementation? Multiple possibilities. Such is the case with Crook County High School students, who recently took on an Earthwin Challenge along the Crooked River in Prineville. But let’s start at the beginning. “One of the first things when I came…
Restorative Yoga at Drake Park
Summer in Central Oregon is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy it than by blending movement, mindfulness and the beauty of the outdoors? Emily Tighe, the visionary owner of Do Yoga Outside, offers a unique opportunity to experience this. Every Tuesday until the end of August potentially into September, Tighe hosts a…
Horoscope Week of July 18, 2024
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1986, Cancerian singer-songwriter George Michael released his song “A Different Corner.” It was a big hit. Never before in British pop music had an artist done what Michael accomplished: wrote, sang, arranged, and produced the tune, and played all the instruments. I foresee the possibility of a similar proficiency in…
The Medicine Cabinet Within
The healing and vitalizing qualities of water, consumed internally and experienced externally, cannot be overstated. Lack of adequate daily hydration can be a contributor to nearly every health concern, with little exception. While it might seem simple and obvious, many of us go to great lengths to address health concerns, signing onto any number of…
Tenley's Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Home in Central Oregon
Selling a home is a significant decision, especially in a vibrant and desirable market like Central Oregon. With approximately two-thirds of homeowners having over 50% equity in their homes, it may be compelling to make a change and cash out into a new adventure and home. While statistics are compelling, life circumstances often dictate our…
Letters to the Editor 07/18/24
RE: On E-Bikes In The Forest, Data Brings Clarity Opinion, 7/11 Based on articles like this, I’d say that there isn’t much hope for the future of humanity! It doesn’t take much brain-power to see that an e-bike allows one to travel much farther than one can on a regular mountain bike, which already allows…
Limits on Tech Use in Schools Have a Clear Benefit
Just before the end of the school year, a group called Well Wired began a campaign that aims to get local schools to reconsider how they use technology in classrooms. During the last school board meeting of the year, Bend-La Pine Schools parents expressed concerns about the amount of time their young children were spending…
Source Warmup
Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney Dies at 81 On July 16, former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney passed away at age 81 from complications related to cancer. Courtney was the longest serving legislator in Oregon history, serving 14 years in the Oregon House and 24 years in the Senate. He retired in January 2023…
Redmond City Council Adjusts Public Comment Rules
At a July 9 Redmond City Council meeting, Mayor Ed Fitch announced that the City will modify its rules on public comment, allowing it to only occur at the end of council meetings, once official City business has been completed. Before July 9, individuals were allowed the opportunity for public comment both at the beginning…
Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a Portland Standout, Opening in Bend
On a recent weekday, two pallets of French stones sat out back of the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend. They might not look like much now, but soon, they’ll be pieced together to make the oven that will turn countless discs of dough into the Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas that have made Ken’s Artisan Pizza…
