Roundabout Books to Host Oregon Author Victor Lodato with His New Novel: “Honey”
Roundabout Books is pleased to welcome Oregon author Victor Lodato to the bookstore on June 4 at 6:30 pm to discuss and read from his third novel “Honey”. This novel is a heartfelt and poignant, laugh-out-loud funny story of an epically unforgettable heroine in her late 70s, who is returning to her roots after decades…
Compass Commercial Welcomes Russ Monroe as Newest Partner
Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is excited to announce Russ Monroe, CPM®, CSM, VP of Asset and Property Management, as the newest partner. Locally owned and based in Bend, Oregon, Compass Commercial’s ten shareholders collectively navigate the company’s direction. As VP of Asset and Property Management, Monroe oversees the department and manages a segment of…
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Recognized by U.S. Ski and Snowboard Among the Best Development Clubs in the United States
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is proud to announce two significant achievements that underscore its commitment to excellence and its pivotal role in shaping the future of winter sports. Firstly, MBSEF has achieved the prestigious status of a US Ski and Snowboard Bronze Club. This Podium Level Club Certification is a testament to…
“Raise the Baton” Fundraiser to Benefit Sunriver Music Festival on July 14
Sunriver Music Festival has announced its annual fundraising event, “Raise the Baton: The Elements of Music,” which will be held Sunday, July 14 at 5:00 PM in Bend at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. “The Festival’s Raise the Baton fundraiser offers intriguing glimpses into the myriad elements that create world-class orchestra concerts in…
Tuxes & Tails benefits Humane Society of Central Oregon
The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s premiere event of the year, Tuxes & Tails, will be on Saturday, June 15 at the Riverhouse Convention Center. This evening, presented by Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company, celebrates and transforms the lives of abandoned, lost, neglected, and abused animals. Don’t miss the event that has the reputation for being…
Oregon Set to Update How Groundwater is Allocated
The Oregon Water Resources Department is proposing new rules on how groundwater is allocated to better conserve water. The update would allow OWRD to assess if groundwater is available to support future groundwater rights. The proposed rules would guide OWRD in granting new groundwater rights, likely resulting in the department issuing fewer groundwater rights in…
LISTEN: Judy Stiegler, Former State Representative; Instructor at OSU-Cascades and COCC 🎧
In this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break,” we sit down with Judy Stiegler, former Oregon House Representative for District 54 and current political science instructor at OSU – Cascades. Judy shares her extensive experience in Bend’s political landscape, having been actively involved for over 42 years. Join us as we explore Judy’s unique perspective…
Redmond Approves Anti-Nepotism Measure, Among Others
Redmond voters approved all three measures the City had on its ballot for the May election, amending rules around nepotism and term limits. Residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot measure that would add a qualification to the Redmond City Charter, prohibiting an individual from holding elected office on the same City Council with…
With a Deadlocked Congress, an Owyhee Monument May be the Thing
All across the West, it’s shaping up to be a wondrous whitewater season. Snowpack levels have been high, reservoirs have had a healthy amount of water, and over at the Owyhee River, everything is looking “just right” for weather and water — meaning many hopeful water-lovers may just get that trip they’ve long been hoping…
The Third Act
If you’re petless, living alone and over (or cresting) the proverbial hill, expect to be told to get a dog either by your children, grandchildren or younger friends. Could it be the younger generation feels sorry for us fogies, equate being alone with lonely? Perhaps they don’t yet appreciate their own company, a guilty pleasure…
Liminal Spaces
My job as a writer about film, food and television has never been about pretending I’m some elevated being whose taste is so refined and on point that anything I like should be appreciated by the most people possible. Instead, I try to share what kind of human being I am with you so then…
Comfort Evolved
There’s something comforting about Tradesmen Coffee and Taphouse that’s hard to quantify. So many aspects of the space feel like a throwback to a simpler time, yet the actual combination of offerings is decidedly modern and aimed at Bend’s tastes, which shift just as quick as its weather. The menu, the space, the location, the…
Lives Changed, On Stage and Off
It’s not like Portugal. The Man has a stated mission to change lives. In fact, the band’s bio on Instagram declares: “Almost as good as PANTERA.” That seems more on brand for a pop rock act that loves to shred, currently soundtracks Taco Bell commercials, and clearly doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, any band…
Bev Curious? There’s a Fest for That!
Beer has a problem. Actually it has many problems, perhaps the largest of which is kids these days. Statistically, young adults are eschewing beer, either because it’s got alcohol or carbs or both. But still, we all gotta drink. In this era of “functional beverages,” the fact is, every beverage serves a function from waking…
El gobierno de Biden trabaja en quitar el cannabis de la lista de drogas más peligrosas
El gobierno de Biden anunció que se está aproximando oficialmente reclasificar el cannabis de Clasificación I a Clasificación III según la ley federal. E el 16 de mayo, el departamento de Justicia (DOJ por sus siglas en inglés) presentó un aviso de propuesta de ley al registro federal poniendo en marcha un proceso formal de…
OutCreating with the Kaycee Anseth Legacy Foundation
It’s not strange when you to talk with friends of Kaycee Anseth to begin to exchange Kaycee ghost stories. I have my own. Before Kaycee left the earthy realm, she looked forward to being a ghost. Her version of haunting is more in the friendly ghost realm. She often shows up as peacocks and foxes.…
Weekend Projects to Boost Your Home’s Value
For many homeowners, the weekend is a prime time for tackling those home improvement projects that have been lingering on the to-do list. With the right approach, these projects can not only enhance your living space but also significantly increase your home’s value. 1. Refresh Your Curb Appeal First impressions matter, and the exterior of…
Treating the Forest
In a Land Birthed by Fire A three-part series exploring how Central Oregon can safely live with fire We can’t control where an earthquake hits, when a volcano erupts or the path of a hurricane or twister, but we can take measures to prevent a fire from breaking out and barreling down on a community.…
Source Warmup
Funds for Low and Moderate-Income Households The Bend City Council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant, recommended by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, awarding $541,277 to local projects. Those awarded funds include Thrive Central Oregon, Volunteers in Medicine, J Bar J, Living Options for Teens, Bend Church and Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. All of…
Geoff Babb’s Grand Canyon Expedition in the AdvenChair
Geoff Babb is a local Bend adventurer, father of twin boys and husband who sought to re-ignite his adventurous spirit after experiencing two strokes that left him in a wheelchair with limited mobility in one hand. His dream was to take his creation, The AdvenChair — an all-terrain wheelchair with an adjustable sit-ski seat made…
Three Voices, Big Sound
The Greyhounds’ current tour includes just four stops, and Bend is one of them. The Austin, Texas-based trio consists of guitarist and vocalist Andrew Trube, keyboardist and vocalist Anthony Farrell and drummer Ed Miles. Trube and Farrell met in Los Angeles 25 years ago and have been making music together ever since. Known for its…
Horoscope Week of May 23, 2024
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When I first got my job writing a horoscope column, I wasn’t looking for it. It found me. My bike had been stolen, and I was looking for a new one in the classified ads of the *Good Times*, the local Santa Cruz newspaper. There I serendipitously spied a “Help Wanted”…
Letters to the Editor 05/23/2024
Weed killer problems STOP SPRAYING WEED KILLER. Everyone knows it is poison to us too. Kills the bugs and the bees. We can smell it blowing on the breeze. Which means whoever is spraying that much is exposing themselves and the whole neighborhood to a known carcinogen. That means it causes cancer and we know…
Black Butte Ranch Gets “Most Beautiful” Nod
Black Butte Ranch has been named among the country’s most beautiful restaurants. The reservations system, OpenTable, collaborated with “PEOPLE” in honor of the magazine’s 50th birthday to name a “most beautiful” restaurant in each state. The winner in Oregon was the lodge west of Sisters. The 22,100-square-foot lodge opened in May 2023, replacing Black Butte…
Oregon Spirit Distillers Wins Double Gold in Prestigious Competition
Oregon Spirit Distillers just took home six medals at the prestigious San Francisco Spirit Awards, including a double gold. The Bend-based distillery won double gold, the coveted designation, for its Single Barrel/Bottled in Bond Wheat Whiskey. The title “Bottled in Bond” comes from the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, created to regulate the ingredients…
Bonta Gelato Opens West Side Spot
Bonta Gelato is opening its new location on Galveston Avenue in Bend on Friday, May 24. The new scoop shop is located on the corner of Galveston Avenue and Federal Street, next to 10 Barrel’s west side pub. This marks the third location for the beloved brand, with two other locations in downtown Bend and…
Woodpecker Wonderland Weekend
Central Oregon is known for its magnificent landscapes, colorful history and, if you’re into birds, its great diversity of woodpeckers. “Central Oregon is one of the few places where it’s possible to find nearly a dozen species of woodpeckers,” said Chuck Gates, Prineville Bird Club president and field trip leader. “This is made possible by…
Oregon Travel Stabilizes Following the Pandemic
While tourism in Oregon steadily increased for several years prior to the pandemic, travel bans and other restrictions wreaked havoc on the industry, slowing progress significantly in 2020. Since then, the state has been working to stabilize and continue to grow its tourism industry. Visit Oregon, the agency promoting statewide tourism, released its most recent…
Stevens Ranch Library Breaks Ground
The Central Library at Stevens Ranch in east Bend held its groundbreaking ceremony on May 20. The library at Stevens Ranch, situated on 8.5 acres at the northeast corner of 27th Street and Wilderness Way, will include 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. The building is expected to take approximately two years to…
