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Meet the Candidates: The Race for State Senate 27 ▶ [With Video]
Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers will face off in the race for the Senate seat in the 27th District, which represents Bend, Sisters, Tumalo and portions of Redmond. Tim Knopp, the current senator, is ineligible to run for re-election due to excessive absences during the last legislative session, when Republicans in the Oregon…
Conditions Improve on Little Lava Fire
While area fires continued to burn on Thursday, improving conditions and continued progress on the Little Lava Fire prompted the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers, to adjust evacuation levels. According to the National Forest Service, cooler wet weather slowed fire spread on the Little Lava Fire,…
Horoscope Week of September 12, 2024
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Peregrine falcons can move at a speed of 242 miles per hour. Mexican free-tailed bats reach 100 miles per hour, and black marlin fish go 80 mph. These animals are your spirit creatures in the coming weeks, Virgo. Although you can’t literally travel that fast (unless you’re on a jet), I…
Letters to the Editor 09/12/2024
Trapped in a Never-Ending Cycle Slavery was abolished on paper, and then all the poor people became wage slaves. Even when slavery was legal, some were able to buy their freedom. And that’s what it comes down to, still, you can buy your freedom just as it was back then. Our leaders made choices: our…
Bagel Cart Wheels Into Ponch’s Place
East siders have a new place to grab a bagel and other breakfast goods. 5th Street Bagels opened September 9 at Ponch’s Place, the food cart lot adjacent to the Veterinary Referral Center on Oxford Court on the east side. This is the first bagel cart for local chef Jacob Dawley, who started making bagels…
Palate Moonlights as New Zero-Proof Bar
A bar focused on zero-proof cocktails and drinks is opening this weekend with a grand opening celebration. At nights, Palate coffee along Colorado Avenue will turn into the Dez Lounge, serving up a number of non-alcoholic cocktail creations, along with N/A beer, wine and grazing boards. It’s the latest project for Corrine Coxey, owner of Salud…
Danger Ahead in the Bend to Suttle Lake Wildlife Corridor
We teach that highways and interstates are corridors to transport people, goods, and services across vast landscapes and to connect rural areas with dense metropolitan centers. What began in 1916 with the Federal Aid Road Act, a federal infusion of funds to states to upgrade and build better roads, has continued over the subsequent 100…
Nuevos incendios provocan evacuaciones en Mt. Bachelor y la zona sur del condado de Deschutes
Nuevos incendios en el bosque nacional de Deschutes originaron avisos de evacuación y cierres cerca de Mt. Bachelor y en el sur del condado de Deschutes y en el norte del condado de Lake. Para las 3 de la tarde del día domingo 8 de septiembre, estaban vigentes los avisos de evacuación para el incendio…
An Imminent Relocation at Juniper Ridge
Residents and service providers poured into seats to witness a joint meeting with Deschutes County Commissioners and the Bend City Council on Sept. 5. Joint meetings are fairly rare, and a decision about conditions at Juniper Ridge hinged on the gathering, prompting an increased interest from the public. County and City leaders planned this meeting…
2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What to Expect
Looking ahead to 2025, it’s important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible decision for your homeownership plans. Here’s an early look at the…
The Next Wave Arrives
Last week I wrote about the New Hollywood movement of auteur filmmaking in the 1960s and 1970s, and it got me thinking. I spent 1,000 words talking about how seminal this period of cinema was, and I realized that I was lamenting missing out on living through that era and what it would have been…
Source Warmup
Little Lava Fire Grows East Fires in the Deschutes National Forest caused evacuation notices and closures near Mt. Bachelor and in Southern Deschutes County and northern Lake County. Due to significant growth of the Little Lava Fire, located near mt. Bachelor, on Sept. 9, evacuation areas have been updated. Evacuation areas for The Little Lava…
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Race for Deschutes County Sheriff Heats Up ▶ [With Video]
The contentious race for the next Deschutes County Sheriff is well underway, with two longtime officers squaring off in November amid a department, plagued by years of unrest, lawsuits and allegations of discrimination against top brass. Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp is running against Capt. William Bailey for the open seat. Both have a long history…
Vote Yes on Expanding County Commission from Three to Five Members
It’s that time again — time for voters to do their due diligence in prep for the upcoming election and for our editorial board to begin rolling out our endorsements in measures and races that affect people’s lives in Central Oregon. We’ll begin endorsing candidates in next week’s paper. This week, we take a look…
Bend Roots Revival: 18 Years of Celebrating Local Musicians
Back in 2001, a new outdoor, riverfront amphitheater was being built in the heart of Bend. Soon thereafter, Coldplay came to town. Dylan and Willie followed. Subsequent years saw the Pixies, Paul Simon, Phish and countless more. As rock stars made Bend a pit stop, local musician Mark Ransom sat on the riverbank with a…
Understanding Intimacy
Dear Dr. Jane, I’ve been married for seven years and we have two little kids. They’ve been back to school for a week now. The kids seem excited about school. They like their new teachers and they like hanging out with friends. I know my wife likes everyone getting into a solid routine again. I’m…
Megan B’s Back-to-School Muffins
Editor’s note: If you’re subscribed to our Cascades Eats newsletter, then you may recognize this recipe from a recent version of “Eats.” If you’re not, you’re getting a peek into what you’re missing! Every week we feature a locally produced, subscriber-only food story like this one. Food for Thought; Literally The human brain is responsible…
Radlerfest Returns to Quench Late-Summer Thirst
Summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, and with the current heat in Bend, that is patently obvious. For the second year in a row, five breweries in the so-called Brewers District — the Empire Avenue corridor east of Highway 97 — will have a radler on tap on Saturday, September 14 from 1-7 p.m.…
Braids and Fades for Picture Day
An upcoming event will make hair braiding and styling more accessible for Black and mixed-race kids in Bend, offering free hair care for them to look and feel their best for picture day. The event will have braiders, barbers and a nail artist to get kids ready for picture day, filling a need in Central…
Navigating the Costs of Student Housing in Bend
From endless outdoor recreation to stunning views of snow-covered mountains and glassy lakes, Bend has long been known for its active lifestyle and nature scene. Locals and visitors alike flock here because it’s a spectacular place to live. It’s no secret, however, that it can also be an incredibly difficult place to afford. Across living…
Discover Fall’s Magic
Families are invited to experience the beauty of fall together during “Kids Falling for Nature,” a guided nature walk, hosted by Deschutes Land Trust on September 21. Led by hike leader Mary Yanalcanlin, children will discover birds, explore pine forests and witness the seasonal changes in the Metolius Preserve. Deschutes Land Trust, a nonprofit organization…
The Ballroom Thieves: A Decade of Music and Growth
With a decade-long partnership rooted in musical evolution and emotional depth, The Ballroom Thieves have captivated audiences with dynamic performances and introspective songwriting. Ahead of the upcoming show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sept. 17, Callie Peters of the indie-folk duo shares insights into its latest album, “Sundust,” the themes of self-awareness and healing that…
