Local McDonaldโs Owner Operator Mason Rodby welcomed the city of Redmond to its newest location at 625 NW Oak Tree Ln in the north end. In honor of Veterans Day, the Grand Opening gave over 200 free meals to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders. โI am passionate about serving this community and I […]
Redmond McDonaldโs Gives Over 200 Free Meals to Veterans, Active Duty Members, and First Responders During Community Grand Opening Celebration
Posted inCulture Features
Dee Ford Potter is Weaving a Heartfelt Legacy
Bend artist Dee Ford Potter has poured her life story into woven arts. A 58-year retrospective collection of her work called โA Life Well Woven is on display at Central Oregon Community Collegeโs Rotunda Gallery in the Barber Library through Dec. 7. The art dates back to Potterโs early days. In 1967, she was studying […]
Posted inChow
Nourishing Central Oregon One Bowl at a Time
On a chilly Bend afternoon, nothing soothes quite like the sound of a soup lid popping open. The steam curls up, fragrant and homey, hinting at garlic, herbs, and something that feels like kindness. Thatโs the vibe you get when you walk into Central Oregon Soup Company on Bendโs east side, a no-fuss take-out spot […]
Posted inNatural World
Western Rivers Conservancy buys in to preserve lands, protect wildlife
If you havenโt heard of Western Rivers Conservancy, youโre not alone. The organization engages in purchasing private lands along Western rivers to conserve habitat, protect wildlife species at risk, and to provide public access. WRGโs motto is Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it, Way more than a slogan; itโs the core […]
Posted inBusiness News
Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg to Retire
Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announced his plans to retire from his position effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years with the library system. Dunkelberg made the announcement to the library board during their November 12 meeting, and followed up with a message to library staff the morning of […]
Posted inBusiness News
Realms Schools to Relocate
Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned by Bend-La Pine Schools after the end of the current school year. The decision follows a thorough review of school district resources and facility costs, and a determination that it is no longer financially […]
Posted inLocal News
Local Leaders Pump Up Efforts to Hose Down Damage from Wildfires
With fire season in the rear view, local government leaders continue taking steps to make fire prone areas more resistant. On Monday, Nov. 10, Deschutes County Commissioners directed staff to advance standards to the planning commission that would create building hardening standards for new developments based on section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. […]
Posted inLocal News
Not-So Magical Mushrooms
There I was, standing in a local smoke shop, browsing the display cases, when a collection of technicolored vapes, gummies and chocolates caught my attention. The raised lettering and foil trim of the packaging glinted in the light. Soaring mushrooms, some with eyeballs, put out a very trippy vibe on products with the brand name Trฤ House. โWhoa,โ I said to the clerk whoโd clocked my surprise. โA magic mushroom vape pen?โ โYeah,โ she said. โTheyโre pretty amazing.โ Iย didnโtย waste time.ย My logic went: magic mushroomsย โย obviย โย meansย psilocybin,ย aย Schedule 1ย substance under the […]
Posted inFood & Drink
A Little Bit of Ireland, A Little Bit of Argentina
Los Andes Sports Bar & Cafe Two new restaurant/sports bars in Bend are infusing Irish and Argentinian culture into the community. Los Andes Sports Bar & Cafe on SW Upper Terrace Drive in Bend specializes in Argentinan street food and beverages. The location was formerly Tradesmen Coffee and Tap House. Los Andes’ menu includes empanadas made from […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 13
Supporting a new kind of leadership After reading a recent interview with County Commissioner candidate John Heylin, Iโm convinced heโs exactly the kind of leader Deschutes County needs right now. Heylinโs background โ growing up in a working-class family, serving in the Peace Corps and running a small business in Bend โ has grounded him […]