Guided E-BIke Tours Now Available from Wheel Fun Rentals in Bend
Wheel Fun Rentals is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Guided E-Bike Tours, offering locals and visitors alike a unique way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Bend, Oregon. Priced at just $99 per person, these tours provide an affordable and exhilarating adventure through Bend’s renowned trails and landscapes. Wheel Fun Rentals’ Guided…
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC) Returns October 17-18, 2024 – Company Applications Open Now Through August 9th
Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend, Oregon for a two-day celebration of entrepreneurship. Now in its 21st year, Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is the longest standing angel investment conference in the Pacific Northwest and has served as a catalyst for startup investment in Central Oregon. Since its…
2024 Employee Awards celebrate faculty, staff achievements at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University – Cascades has given its 2024 Employee Awards to eight faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the Bend campus and surrounding community. The recipients of the campus’ 2024 employee awards were: Cassie Copeland received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. Copeland is assistant director of TRIO, a program that supports…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Recognized as Small-Mid Agency of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Small-Mid Agency of the Year award at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference, held last week in Dallas, Texas. This prestigious award recognizes one agency (out of…
Homes For Our Troops to Donate Specially Adapted Home to Injured Soldier in Bend, OR
The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will donate a home to Army Sergeant Christopher Chatwin on Saturday, June 29, 2024. SGT Chatwin was severely injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will be held at 20920 SW Gift Road, Bend, OR at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public…
Annual Art in the West Exhibition and Auction Celebrates the High Desert Region Through Spectacular Artwork
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 20, the High Desert Museum will unveil its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. This year’s exhibition boasts 113 pieces crafted by acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and more, hailing from all corners of the country. Each work…
La Pine Fire Grows Wednesday
As of noon on Wednesday, the La Pine Darlene 3 Fire, located east of town near Darlene Way and Ice Cave Road, was about 2,415 acres and 30% contained. Firefighters worked overnight to establish control lines around the fire perimeter. According to a press release, winds and warm temperatures Wednesday afternoon will test established lines.…
Governor Declares Emergency Conflagration in La Pine Fire
Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Darlene 3 Fire burning near La Pine, which was estimated to be 250 acres in size by 4pm June 25. By 9pm, the fire was estimated at 1,700 acres. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office had level 2 “Be Set” and level 3 “Go Now” evacuations…
Local Citizen Assemblies to Start in the Fall
The City of Bend and the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Oregon Civic Action Project, agreeing to receive and potentially implement recommendations that come out of citizen assemblies. In April, Josh Burgess, the executive director of COCAP, spoke at a City Club of Central Oregon forum, introducing…
Patiofyre Launches Outdoor Heating
Individuals have been gathering around the fire for millennia – cooking, eating, sharing stories and simply enjoying the company of friends and family. The launch of a new Bend, Oregon-based brand, Patiofyre, blends this old world tradition with modern design and technology to elevate the art of gathering and transform outdoor spaces. Patiofyre’s first product,…
Longstanding Central Oregon Fundraiser High Desert Rendezvous Returns August 24
It’s time to secure your seats! Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s annual fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous. Returning for its 35th year on Saturday, August 24, Rendezvous promises an evening of celebration in support of the Museum’s dynamic programs, exhibitions and wildlife. “Rendezvous proves to be a highlight of the summer season…
Letters to the Editor 06/20/2024
RE: A Beautiful Five Feature, 6/13 I have lived and worked in this area for 35 years, 8 of which were on the McKenzie River. Blue Pool, (aka Tamolitch Falls), Sahalie and Koosah Falls are all beautiful and well loved, but as our population increases and people are drawn to these delights, it is troublesome…
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New Grant Supports Oregon Foster Care Students The State Board of Education approved a Foster Care Student Success Pilot Grant last week, aiming to improve educational outcomes for students in the state foster care system. The grant was in accordance with House Bill 4084, which passed in March and required the Oregon Department of Education…
The Medicine Cabinet Within: The Healing Power of Nature
One of the founding principles of naturopathic medicine is a tenet called Vis Medicatrix Naturae, a Latin phrase that translated means “the healing power of nature.” This principle sums up one of the central observations of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who lived over 2,000 years ago, and whose work and writing earned him the…
Summer Means Openings for Some of the Stars of Bend’s Food Scene
F lutter your eyes a few times and you’ll be in the place where the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is the hot spot downtown, the Brown Owl is the go-to in the Box Factory and the Wall Street Bar & Grill is still taking up space in Brooks Alley. But in a proverbial blink, that all…
Chill Out With Frozen Summer Cocktails
As the summer sun rises and the temperatures soar, there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a frosty, delicious cocktail in hand. Frozen summer cocktails offer a perfect blend of refreshment and indulgence, transforming ordinary moments into cool, delightful experiences. From classic favorites to innovative creations, these icy beverages are some of…
In Midtown, a Mocktail-Forward Bar
The contours of the drink menu at the new Hosmer bar along Third Street read like your average upscale Bend lineup: Negroni, Shrub, Caipirinha and so on. The twist to these cocktails: they’re all zero-proof — unless you ask for them otherwise. This week, Mike Aldridge, owner of the food cart MidCity Smashedburger, along with…
Bend Man Arrested for Distributing Child Pornography at Daycare
On May 30, Bend resident Jack Bergeron was arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, which initiated the arrest and was working on the investigation, announced the next day that the location in which 61-year-old Bergeron resided, and where the distribution of the material was occurring, operated as a licensed…
Bringing Back Storied Sheep
Climbing to the top of 8,017-foot Warner Peak in the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, my legs shake when I look over the edge. Cliffs and crags descend more than 3,000 feet to the valley floor from which I just climbed. From this perspective, I gain a new appreciation for the rugged habitat of one…
Munch and Music Kicks Off on 4th of July
The 34th annual Munch and Music event returns to Bend this summer, kicking off on July 4. The free music series occurs every Thursday from July 4 through Aug. 8, featuring a variety of vendors offering food, beverages, arts and crafts, a kids’ area with inflatables and child-friendly activities — and a fantastic music lineup.…
Local Food Aid Organizations Report Record Numbers of Food Insecurity
Central Oregon organizations with food assistance programs have witnessed an increase in food insecurity in Central Oregon in the past few years. With growing expenses and cutbacks on government assistance programs, more families are struggling to have access to food, with young people getting hit the hardest. Local nonprofit NeighborImpact offers one of the largest…
Music on the Green Concert Series Returns for 29th Year
Outdoor concerts are in full swing this summer in Central Oregon. Redmond’s 29th annual music series, Music on the Green, is back at Sam Johnson Park. Grab a blanket, bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free live music in the heart of Central Oregon. Music on the Green begins on June 26…
Public Lands Rule: A New Era for American Land Management
You may not have heard much about it, but a massive change just happened on public lands — one that might begin to reverse a trend of over-extraction and land degradation in the United States. Our grandchildren may one day thank us. On June 10, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management put its Public Lands…
Horoscope Week of June 20, 2024
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the second half of 2012 and the first half of 2013, you launched a journey that will finally culminate soon. What a long, strange, and interesting trip it has been! The innovations you activated during that time have mostly ripened, though not entirely. The hopes that arose in you have…
American Bollywood
As Young the Giant continue to play shows this year — including one alongside Cage the Elephant at Hayden Homes Amphitheater June 24 — fans are seeing a band that has made their most ambitious and complex work to date in the album, “American Bollywood.” Written primarily by singer Sameer Gadhia, whose parents moved from…
Grief is a Thing with Feathers
I’ve watched so many movies that if I tried to give you a ballpark number you would quite possibly think I’ve either spent too much of my life in front of screens or that I don’t sleep enough. Both and neither are true. It’s becoming more of a rarity for me to come across a…
La Sede de Coordinated Houseless Response está tratando de financiar cuatro posibles proyectos de refugio
Agencias del Centro de Oregon están trabajando en conjunto para ampliar refugios al aire libre para así atender mejor a la población sin hogar del condado de Deschutes. Después de votar para seguir adelante con cuatro propuestas de refugios al aire libre, los miembros de la agencia Cordinates Houseless Response (CHRO por sus siglas en…
Big Ponderoo: Sisters’ Low-Key Music Festival
It’s here, returning for round two: Big Ponderoo! From the folks who’ve brought Central Oregon the Sisters Folk Festival for more than a quarter of a century comes an early summer offering of bluegrass, folk, Americana and hard-charging country rock over the weekend of June 29 and 30 at Sisters’ centrally located Village Green Park,…
Building Trust: The Power of Choosing a Relational Real Estate Broker
In the fast-paced world of real estate, the right broker can significantly impact your buying, selling or investing experience. While some brokers prioritize swift transactions, those who adopt a relational and educational approach provide a deeper, more fulfilling service that transcends immediate deals. A relational broker dedicates time and effort to understand your unique needs,…
