Connectivity, Infrastructure Costs Challenge Success of Hawthorne Bridge Project
SERIES INTRO: Bend, the darling of Central Oregon to outsiders, is facing an internal struggle with growth as it develops new initiatives and developments that impact the historic ease of car culture. This tension is currently playing out with the proposed Hawthorne Pedestrian and Bicyclist Overcrossing and a related – and connected – movement to create…
Street Dog Hero Hosts Successful Low-Cost Spay, Neuter and Wellness Clinic for 95 Animals in Christmas Valley, Oregon
Street Dog Hero, a dedicated local animal rescue organization, successfully hosted its first-ever low-cost spay, neuter, and wellness clinic in the rural community of Christmas Valley, Oregon, over the past weekend. The clinic, a two-day event, resulted in the spaying and neutering of 95 animals, marking a significant achievement for the area, which has limited…
Choice Hotels Continues Upscale Category Growth with New Cambria Hotels Openings and Key Groundbreakings Across the U.S.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. continues to achieve cross-country growth in the upscale segment with three new Cambria Hotel openings and two groundbreakings this fall. The recently opened properties, located in Imperial, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Spokane, Washington, and upcoming groundbreakings in O’Fallon, Missouri and Bend, Oregon introduce Cambria into new markets and build on…
Give back to your community this Giving Tuesday at KIDS Center
Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their community by donating to KIDS Center, our region’s Children’s Advocacy Center. The public is invited to stop by KIDS Center’s parking lot on Giving Tuesday and make a gift. “Give an amount that’s meaningful to…
Redmond Shelter Celebrates One Year
Redmond’s low-barrier shelter on Friday celebrated its first year offering year-round stays and services for people experiencing houselessness. Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center hosted an anniversary party Nov. 15 for community members and guests staying at the shelter. The Center, which initially operated as a winter shelter to provide emergency services with the help of…
The Rosendin Foundation Donates $83,550 to Central Oregon Nonprofits
The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to make a positive impact on communities through financial grants and volunteer work, donated $83,550 to six charitable organizations in Central Oregon. The nonprofits support the local community in many ways such as fighting food insecurity, empowering individuals, helping children and young adults, and more. On November…
Santa Express to Collect Food, Clothing, and Toys for Families in Need
Santa and the Bend Fire Department Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting food, clothing and toys to support the Salvation Army. Collection bins have been placed at all our fire stations for any donations between now and Friday December 13th, 2024. In 2023,…
First Story to Present Keys to First Time Homeowners in Dedication Ceremony
Bend residents Megan and Troy Stith will receive the keys to a brand new First Story home built in partnership with Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program. A special Home Dedication event will take place on Nov. 21 in the First Place community, located in Southeast Bend. Community and members of the media are invited…
‘Tis the Season to Get a Christmas Tree From Your National Forest!
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests are selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. Beginning today, November 14, the public can purchase Christmas tree permits at Forest Service offices, online, and from local vendors around Central Oregon for use on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests. Christmas tree permits for the…
Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors Fills Empty Seat
In a special meeting on Tuesday, the Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Ross Tomlin to fill an empty seat on the board. Tomlin is a La Pine resident and president emeritus at Tillamook Bay Community College. He was appointed to the Zone 6 at-large seat, beating out two other top…
Horoscope Week of November 14, 2024
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are entering a phase when you can acquire more mastery in the arts of self-care and self-sufficiency. I hope you will become more skillful in giving yourself everything that nurtures your emotional and physical health. Have you gathered all you need to know about that subject? Probably not. Most of…
Letters to the Editor 11/14/2024
Protect Bend’s Parks, Schools and Historic Open Spaces Bend needs affordable housing. However, adding “Income Qualified Housing Allowed Outright” to the Public Facilities Zone, as proposed by the Planning Commission, is neither mandated by Oregon law nor in our best interest. Nothing in the Oregon Affordable Housing legislation states that cities must alter their zoning…
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Redmond Seeks Public Input on Potential Firework Ban The Redmond City Council sought public testimony at a Nov. 12 meeting on a potential ban of the private use of fireworks within Redmond City Limits. The council did not plan to take action at the meeting, but a decision on banning the private use of fireworks…
Soup for You, Soup for a Neighbor in Need
A new venture is warming up bellies from Bend’s east side — and helping neighbors in need while they’re at it. Paul Hegg opened Central Oregon Soup Company at the beginning of November, featuring hot soups, “little dippers” — something of a combo of breadsticks and a sandwich, for dipping into soup — along with pasta…
Indian Grocery Items at Real Taste of India
Real Taste of India, the Indian restaurant located along OB Riley Road in Bend, now has more to offer. The business announced this week that it’s now offering Indian grocery items, adding more flavor variety to a city that until recently didn’t have its own market dedicated to Asian foods. (With the opening of Tomi…
Rubber Rabbits and Cornbread
My head is crooked upward more often in autumn, my eye drawn toward vibrant trees. But when I venture to look down, I see beautiful crunchy fallen leaves and one of the most abundant and obvious plants blooming throughout Oregon’s high desert in fall: the rubber, or gray, rabbitbrush. Gray rabbitbrush, or Ericameria nauseosa, is…
This is How We Meet This Moment
Even if you live under a rock, it’s fair to say that most people in the United States, however they voted (or didn’t), are thinking about how they meet the moment we find ourselves in. This newspaper is no different. The election of a new president is always a momentous occasion — a time to…
Redmond Votes in Favor of Marijuana Dispensaries
An advisory measure that would recommend retail marijuana sales within the City of Redmond passed with about 53% of the votes on Election Day coming out in support of allowing marijuana dispensaries within city limits – something currently prohibited within Redmond’s City Code. Measure 9-177 was a non-binding recommendation to the Council, meant to gauge…
Robots, Smiles, Heretics and Last Dances
This weekend I caught four movies in a row at the theater and now my entire brain feels funny. Here’s what I saw: The Wild Robot: At the bookstore I work at, we’re constantly selling copies of the 2016 novel by Peter Brown to kids so excited to read it that they’re bursting to get…
Understanding Intimacy: Losing Hope
Is therapy very effective at reducing or removing anxiety surrounding intimacy? My wife and I have had decreasing intimacy over the past decade, with traditional therapy not improving the situation, and therapy with an AASECT certified therapist for about seven months not showing much improvement. As things continue to deteriorate, I’m losing hope that therapy…
Give My Regards to Ryoshi
It’s Sunday night, and in most quarters of Bend that would mean quiet diners, empty tables and a vibe of everything being ready to tuck into a pre-Monday slumber. But that’s not the case at Ryoshi Sushi & Izakaya, located in the complex housing the Bend Factory Stores on the south side of Bend. In…
Batched Cocktails
I’m all about batched cocktails—they keep me from getting stuck in the kitchen and let me enjoy the party just as much as everyone else. And what better holiday for a crowd-pleasing setup than Thanksgiving! With lots of guests to serve and plenty of side dishes and pies to keep an eye on, batched cocktails…
Mt. Bachelor Is For Sale.What Does It Mean For Bend?
In just a few short days, Mt. Bachelor will have its earliest opening since 1998. The ski resort’s public relations team announced the weeks-ahead-of-schedule opening on Monday to much fanfare, inviting passholders to the mountain this weekend, Nov. 15 through the 17, for fresh lines. It’s the treat locals have been asking for since snow…
Get Into the Groove with Scott Pemberton
In layman’s terms, the “O Theory” states that “if everybody believes in something, then it works.” This is according to groove-generating, Portland guitar wizard Scott Pemberton, who delved into operator belief theory during the pandemic times when he was working on his 2022 record, “Spot” — or “Scott Pemberton O Theory.” “When there’s conflict, you…
Wintervention: Hoodoo’s Snow-Filled Giveaway Series Brings Excitement to Central Oregon
As winter draws closer in Central Oregon, anticipation builds with each passing day. Shorter daylight hours, brisker mornings and fresh snow blanketing the mountains signal the coming of ski season. Hoodoo Ski Resort is fueling the excitement with Wintervention, a dynamic giveaway series featuring 22 events across nine locations. This year’s series includes a stop…
Listing During the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many homeowners may wonder if it’s the ideal time to list their property. While the traditional spring market often takes center stage, the holiday season offers unique advantages for sellers. One of the most significant benefits of selling during the holidays is reduced competition. Many sellers opt to wait until…
