A Proposal for Low-Car Districts Sparks Excitement and Concern
Over the last several years, the City of Bend has worked to improve its transportation systems, aiming to provide more ease for pedestrians and bikers moving through town. Its most recent project, prompted by a state rule, will look at implementing low-car districts, or “people streets,” by conducting a case study on Bend’s Core Area…
Celebrated German Ballet Instructor to Open Studio in Bend
The World-Class Ballet dancer Ms. Antje Hertel Hendrix has relocated from Berlin, Germany to offer exceptional adult ballet classes here on the gorgeous high desert of Central Oregon. Be the FIRST to take part in the transcedental experience of a professional ballet workout that inspires coordination and balance between body AND mind. Foundation Fitness is…
The Giving Plate in Bend Sees Record Need
When Ranea Staley, executive director at The Giving Plate in Bend, opened the nonprofit’s first brick-and-mortar grocery program for those in need, she expected the organization would experience growth. But the number of visitors since this year’s April opening has far exceeded her careful predictions. On Thursday, the store served 226 families in just six…
Bend-La Pine Schools Announces Support Staff Member of the Year
Bend-La Pine Schools has presented its Excellence in Education Award to Tiffany Schreiber, an Inclusion Educational Assistant at La Pine Middle School. As a classified employee, Schreiber is the district’s Support Staff Member of the Year. Superintendent Steven Cook, Deputy Superintendent Lisa Birk and other District administrators, along with School Board Director Shirley Olson and…
Holiday Magic 2024
Join the Cascade Chorale on December 7th and 8th for an unforgettable concert experience at the Tower Theatre! The Cascade Chorale (that’s Chorale like “corral” not choral like “coral”) is the flagship chorus of the Central Oregon Community that takes community to heart in their annual Holiday Magic concert. The Cascade Chorale is renowned for…
The Tradition Continues on Thanksgiving at “I Like Pie” Run/Walk in the Old Mill District
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone are excited to host the annual “I Like Pie” event! Join us Thanksgiving morning for a 5K or 1.5-mile walk/run along the scenic Deschutes River Trail. Celebrate the holiday by giving back to our community, enjoying delicious pie, and supporting a great cause—all…
Shepherd’s House Ministries Seeks Donations for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the Central Oregon community to come together in the spirit of gratitude and generosity by contributing to its annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations are needed to provide a warm and meaningful holiday meal for individuals and families in need. The following items are needed to prepare this year’s feast: -…
Holiday Express Steams Up Nov. 29
The countdown is on! The first day of the highly anticipated Holiday Express is almost here, and it’s your chance to ride a train pulled by a historic steam locomotive—an unforgettable experience like no other. Santa’s nearly ready—list checked, elves prepped, lights sparkling, and candy canes in hand. The only thing missing is YOU! Get…
Enjoy Evening Hours at the Museum with the December return of Winter Nights
Days are shorter, and the air is colder … winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High Desert Museum every Thursday in December during Winter Nights—a special time of extended evening hours, engaging exhibitions, discounted rates and festive activities for all. This year’s Winter Nights features: December 5: Welcome to Winter — Ease into…
Bend Proposes UGB Expansion Sites
A Senate Bill allowing an expedited expansion of urban growth boundaries for qualifying cities is moving closer to implementation in Bend. The Bend City Council presented two potential site options for consideration at a Nov. 20 meeting. The sites considered for this UGB expansion, creating both affordable and market-rate housing, include Jasper Ridge, near the east…
From Market to Community
Food, jewelry, crafts and fresh produce are just a few of the many offerings at local farmers markets in Central Oregon, giving small businesses a chance to introduce or promote their brand within a community. Local makers and crafters pull in thousands of people all summer long to the beloved Northwest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market…
Central Oregon Grows as Startup Hub
As Central Oregon continues to grow, more people are starting businesses in the area, increasing the workforce and encouraging local entrepreneurs. According to experts, Central Oregon is hailed as one of the top regions for entrepreneurship. A new locally owned company, Patiofyre, took the leap and now manufactures its product in east Bend. In June,…
Breaking Bread In Bend
In the last year, Dario Muciño Trujillo, 30, and his wife and business partner, Macy Davis, 33, along with their 4-year-old daughter, Maya, moved to Bend, leased a commercial baking space, re-launched their small business at two weekly markets, signed an agreement for a corner commercial space in the Old Mill and started renovations to…
Shop Small at Nancy P’s 11th Annual Holiday Pop-Up
Some neighborhood cafes grow to be beloved fixtures in their communities, becoming local staples within their towns. For many in Bend, Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery is one of those places. Tucked behind Newport Market on the west side, Nancy P’s has been a go-to spot in the community for over 24 years. Current owners…
Mt. Bachelor Kicks Off Winter Early with a Community Celebration
For the first time since 1988, Mt. Bachelor opened its lift early for pass holders, launching the season on Friday, Nov. 15. Originally scheduled to open Nov. 29, the resort’s early debut is thanks to a combination of fresh snowfall and a hardworking team eager to embrace winter. To keep the momentum going, Mt. Bachelor…
Horoscope Week of November 21, 2024
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Greek term pharmakon has a complicated set of meanings: scapegoat, poison, remedy, and recipe. According to my astrological analysis, all of these could soon be operative in your life. One surprise is that a metaphoric “poison” you are exposed to may ultimately serve as a remedy. Another curiosity is that…
Letters to the Editor 11/21/2024
Guest Opinion: ‘Tis the Season: The Season of Small Business and Small Business Saturday by Beto Yarce, Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Did you know that, according to various surveys, more than 80% of Americans trust small businesses and believe it’s important to support them? This approval rating is higher than virtually…
Shop Local
This issue is dedicated to what happens the day after the day after turkey day — a day aimed at supporting the countless small businesses that make communities thrive. Our Shop Local edition gets you primed with reasons to support local businesses. Learn about the stories of local businesses that got their start at the…
Plight of the Pinyon Jay
Pinyon jays are raucous, gregarious birds often associated with piñon-juniper woodlands throughout the Great Basin ecosystem and up into Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. The bird’s range pretty much patterns with the distribution of two-needled and one-needled pinyon pines, except for jay populations that live in ponderosa pine forests in the Northwest. Though widely distributed,…
Exploring New Constellations
The celestial, melodic vocals of singer Harlee Case float over pulsing synths and a steady rhythm of programmed drums. These are the hallmarks of the brief but potent pop output of Portland-based electronic trio New Constellations. Alongside bandmate and songwriter Josh Smith and the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Kyle Farook, the threesome will wrap up…
Oregon’s Best Chances for Owyhee Protections: Wyden’s Bill, or a Monument
The end of one presidential term and the wait for the next one to commence is typically a tumultuous time. There are the announcements of the next administration’s cabinet picks, of course, and then there are the moves the outgoing president makes before exiting the building. The transition impacts aren’t limited to the hallowed halls…
Source Warmup Noticias
Un hombre de Bend muere atropellado por un tren Tony Ray Monen, un hombre de 52 años, fue encontrado muerto en las vías del tren cerca de SE Wilson Avenue el 18 de noviembre. Sobre las 17:43, la policía de Bend fue enviada a la zona debido a una colisión entre un tren Burlington Northern…
The Psychedelic Frontier
-Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. She helps individuals explore psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing, and growth. Mary ispassionate about advocacy and education in this space. She aims to answer reader questions and dispel myths and disinformation around psychedelic substances and their potential. Q: If someone wants to explore psychedelic realms on…
Let’s Talk Bank-Owned: A Quick Guide to Purchasing HUD Homes
We’ve all heard of HUD homes, but what are they really all about? In simple terms, they’re homes that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development picks up after someone defaults on their mortgage. Once the bank takes the property back, HUD steps in, and instead of letting these homes sit around, they sell…
What’s the Early Buzz
Look, I went into this weekend fully intending to go see “Red One,” that new movie where The Rock, Chris Evans and a polar bear have to rescue a kidnapped (and completely jacked) Santa Claus, but then I realized that, ultimately, that movie is probably as critic proof as it possibly gets. You don’t need…
Source Warmup
Bend Man Hit, Killed in Train Collision Tony Ray Monen, a 52-year-old man, was found dead on the railroad tracks near SE Wilson Avenue on Nov. 18. At about 5:43pm, Bend Police were dispatched to the area due to a collision between a southbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train and a person. An investigation determined…
The Medicine Cabinet Within
The early snowfall this year has many of us in Central Oregon buzzing with excitement about getting out into the hills to play in the rapidly deepening snowpack. Some rally with snowshoes or cross-country skis, others get after it on their snow machines, and many are diving into backcountry trips by ski and snowboard. Regardless…
Community as Comfort
If you’ve lived in Bend for any number of years, there are a few things that remain true no matter how much changes: 1) people forget how to cold-weather drive after the first snowfall, 2) Pilot Butte is going to catch fire on July 4th and 3) Anna and Chris Hall genuinely care about this…
Shop Local at Central Oregon’s Holiday Markets
The holiday season has arrived, bringing festive music, quality time with family, cozy cups of hot chocolate and the joy of gift-giving. While the holidays can be busy and overwhelming, shopping local is a great way to support the community and find unique gifts. If you’re looking to do just that, here’s a roundup of…
