In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Steven Dobson, founder of Dobson Strength Rehab & Performance, to explore a smarter, more holistic approach to movement, recovery, and resilience. A doctor of physical therapy and strength coach based in Bend, Steven shares how his own injury journey led him to rethink […]
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Oregon Gov. Kotek’s Chief of Staff to Head Troubled State Transportation Agency
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed her chief of staff to temporarily lead the state’s transportation agency. Chris Warner, who has worked with Kotek since 2023, will serve as the Oregon Department of Transportation’s interim director until the agency finds its next director. He is taking over Lisa Sumption’s interim position so she can return to role […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Bamboo Sushi Opens
Bamboo Sushi has finally opened in downtown Bend after it had originally expected to open last year. The chain on NW Oregon Avenue specializes in certified sustainable sushi. Starters on the menu include miso soup, 7 spice calamari and shishito peppers. There’s an oyster menu as well as a wide variety of sushi and rolls. […]
Posted inOutside Features
Crater Lake Resort’s Reservations Have Dropped 50%
The general manager of Crater Lake Resort has sent out an SOS of sorts to let the public know the National Park is open. Liz Ashley says that widespread misinformation has resulted in massive cancellations. The only closures at the park are the Cleetwood Cove Trail that leads down to the lake and boat tours. […]
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Partners for Affordable Housing Working to Ensure Homes for Everyone
A coalition of 38 Central Oregon builders, architects, employers and civic, economic-development and nonprofit groups is working synergistically to address the need for affordable housing in Central Oregon Partners for Affordable Housing This is a nonprofit created by members of the Central Oregon Builders Association in 2010 to help provide safe, affordable housing while also […]
Posted inFilm
Liminal Memories
The theatrical release and box office explosion of the new A24 psychological horror film “Backrooms” represents a landmark moment in modern cinema. It serves as the intersection of three major contemporary cinematic trends: the box office dominance of horror, the mainstream acceptance of a new YouTube-to-cinema pipeline and a successful push to get Gen Z […]
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Free Will Astrology Week of June 4
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Neurologist Oliver Sacks said, “I am haunted by the density of experience.” He meant that every moment contains far more richness than we can fully register or remember. This observation will be especially relevant for you in the coming weeks. Your mind (and heart!) will be flooded with an abundance of […]
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Bend’s Housing Market Remains Horizontal
The housing market in Bend seems to be holding steady over the past few years, with a median home price in Bend around $710,000. There are more buyers than sellers right now, but buyers are riding the tide of the economy. “There was a dip in interest rates, where it went down from 6.5 to just under 6% in February, and we had a huge […]
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Dancing Mortgage Rates
Ask most people to weigh in on the current mortgage market, and the response will likely be that the market is challenging. Rates are high, making it more difficult to break into the already traditionally tough Bend real estate market. “We’re stuck in a high interest environment,” states Sam Boyer, senior mortgage advisor and branch […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Don Gavitte 🎧
This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on […]
