Vote Colvin, Osborne, Tate for Redmond City Council ▶ with video
Redmond’s city council elections operate slightly differently than other elected positions in the area, using a “multi-seat contest” format in which a pool of candidates run to fill a certain number of seats. This year, three seats are up for election, with two current City Council candidates not running again. Five people are in the…
Bend Neighborhood Grapples With History of Racist Covenants
The Asian and Pacific Islanders of Central Oregon group has been hosting potlucks at Orchard Park for six years. The park’s central location in midtown Bend made it a good choice. There’s a picnic table under a gazebo with paved paths and playground nearby, surrounded by rolling lawns and a grove of giant sequoia and…
Redmond Airport Director Accused of Biased Contracting Prior to Resignation
Redmond Municipal Airport Director Zachary Bass quietly left his post last week amid accusations that he illegally favored a national airport concessions firm to take over food and beverage sales following the completion of a $180 million airport expansion in 2027. Aviano RDM LLC, the airport’s current concessionaire, filed a complaint in Deschutes County…
Bend Woman’s Tea Strainer Collection May Be the Largest in the World
Around 50 years ago, Marcia Morgan’s co-worker told her she’d live longer if she collected something. It took a few years of pondering, but Morgan’s English background led her to tea — but not to collecting tea cups or spoons, as some might. Instead, Morgan took to collecting tea strainers — those tools that sit…
A Dog Named Bella
Every summer, law enforcement authorities remind the public of how dangerous it can be to leave a dog in a car, even while just popping into a convenience store. Yet a dog’s death in August 2025, while in the care of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office employees, may illustrate this danger better than however many…
Bend Roots Revival to Feature More Than 100 Local Bands
A mega-fest of live local music celebrates its 20th anniversary Sept. 11-13. The Bend Roots Revival will feature eight venues, 11 stages, more than 100 local bands and, conservatively, a couple hundred local musicians. All shows are free, mostly family-friendly and benefit arts education around the high desert. Venues include, Bunk+Brew, The Commons, Greenhouse Cabaret, Just Joe’s Music, Lone Pine Coffee, M&J Tavern (ages 21+), Silver Moon Brewing and The Domino Room (ages 21+). The full schedule is online. “To me, it’s like a huge summer party to celebrate…
Eat Your Heart Out
I first met Oregon-based filmmaker Taylor Morden when he was directing the documentary, “The Last Blockbuster,” and he interviewed me about my deep and abiding love of physical media. Since then, Morden has been busy. Among other projects, he has made “Unstuffed” (a documentary about Build-a-Bear), “Getting Lost” (a doc focused on the cultural footprint…
Oregon Whiskey Festival Comes with Six-Year Age Statement
Oregon’s famous for creating many things, such as Marionberries, running shoes and goofy protesters. And while hoppy beers and structured wines are pillars of Oregon’s productivity, Oregon-made whiskey isn’t exactly on the national radar. It should be. And while Kentucky and Tennessee whiskeys are sought out nationwide (they used to be enjoyed worldwide, but in…
Displaced By a Moment: A Teen on the Streets
In early spring 2025, I was living in a camp on the outskirts of Bend when Sabra walked into my life. She was there to run media prep for campers scheduled to speak with reporters, making sure we stayed safe and they didn’t hollow out our words. We bonded immediately over the absurdities of our…
Bend Real Estate Market: Beyond the Headlines
As I move into 2027, I will be celebrating 10 years in real estate. One lesson I have learned is that national housing headlines rarely tell the full story of what is happening here in Bend. Even local Bend statistics can miss the mark because they often include ZIP code 97707—Sunriver and Three Rivers. In…
Redmond Airport Director Resigns Amid Major Expansion
The top leadership role for Central Oregon’s largest airport has quietly changed hands amidst a $180 million construction project set to double the size of its terminal. A City of Redmond spokesperson confirmed via email Friday afternoon that a longtime City official has been appointed director of the Redmond Municipal Airport after the resignation…
Five Things to Know About Oregon on Labor Day
Oregon has a rich history of supporting workers and their economic contributions. Here are five things to know about Oregon workers on the eve of their national holiday. Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday in 1887. Oddly, lawmakers selected the first Saturday in June. Four other states created the…
When Couples Counseling Works — But the Bedroom Doesn’t
Dear Dr. Jane, My wife and I will have been married for 20 years next week. In lots of ways, we’ve got a great relationship. We get along well and parent together without a lot of conflict about the kids. We exercise, eat well and have friends. We work from home, and most days, we…
Letters to the Editor, Week of Sept. 10, 2026
Live/Work Program U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schulz has recently spoken about a planned Operations Service Center for Central Oregon. This is actually an amazing potential project for those in need of work to help assist for a noble cause. To aid with the conservation of our National Monument Lands. From a place of subsistence…
Celebrate Dolly Parton and Tim Curry This Weekend in Bend
Fans of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry can celebrate their lives at two different events happening locally over the Labor Day weekend. At M&J Tavern, there’ll be a pop-up karaoke and dance party on Saturday, Sept. 5, while Regal Old Mill will have special screenings of Parton’s “Steel Magnolias” on Sept. 4, 6 and 8. Parton and Curry both passed away on Aug. 25 at the age of 80.…
Bend Into Balance: Interview with Tommy Ford
Shortly after learning how to walk, Tommy Ford began skiing at the mere age of two. It was “on the backs of my parents going up the chair” at Mt. Bachelor where he first discovered his life’s passion and vocation that later led him to three Olympic Games, several World Cups and World Championships, and…
Base Camp Brings Pints, Provisions and Plenty of Fun to Century Drive
Bend has no shortage of places to grab a beer, meet friends for dinner or refuel after a day outside. But Base Camp, the new adventure hub directly behind the Powder House on SW Century Drive, is aiming to put all of those things under one very large roof. And when I say large, I…
Shine a Light Vigil — For Those Who Needn’t Struggle Alone
Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey.At other times, it is allowing another to take yours. Attributed to the writer Vera Nazarian, the above quote is also a guiding principle of Shine a Light, a 24-hour vigil dedicated to mental health awareness that will illuminate hours both dark, bright…
Creative Rocket Fuel: A Chat with Stone Temple Pilots
Frisson. Defined as a sudden, fleeting physiological response to powerful stimuli like music, art or emotional scenes, frisson causes goosebumps and a tingling sensation. It is also the kind of creative rocket fuel Stone Temple Pilots founding member and guitarist Dean DeLeo has tapped into since STP emerged from the San Diego music scene back…
‘Oregon Votes’ Town Hall Stopping in Bend
Local and state elected officials descend on Bend on Thursday, Sept. 3 on the first stop of Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read’s Oregon Votes Town Hall series. The 6pm town hall will be in the Edward J. Ray Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., at Oregon State University-Cascades. It’s slated to last one hour. Panelists attending include Read and Sen. Anthony…
