Redmond has an abundance of food carts — and food cart pods — these days. Not long ago, Wild Ride was the epicenter of cart culture. But in the past several years, we’ve seen an explosion of places where people can grab a bite, have a seat and, in most places, also have a beer. […]
It’s All About the Birria
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Locavore Launches Fall Membership Drive to Protect Central Oregon’s Local Food System
Central Oregon Locavore, the region’s only nonprofit year-round farmers market, has launched its Annual Fall Membership Drive to support the marketplace, sustain small farms, strengthen local food education, and ensure real food remains accessible in Central Oregon. Running October 20–November 20, the campaign invites community members to “Protect the Food That Still Has Dirt On […]
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EarthCruiser Returns
EarthCruiser, the iconic overland vehicle innovator, announces its successful relaunch following last year’s operational restructuring. While outdated online search results continue to suggest the company has closed, EarthCruiser is in fact open, active, and evolving under a new distributed manufacturing and partner-driven model. A Strategic Pivot: From Factory Production to Partner Collaboration In 2024, after completing customer in queue […]
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Anti-Bullying Advocate at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University – Cascades will host Eboné F. Bell, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and anti-bullying advocate, for a talk on leadership and inclusion. The event will take place 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 14 in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall on the OSU-Cascades’ campus. The event is free and […]
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Franklin Avenue Construction Detour Changes
UPDATE: The Franklin Avenue Improvements Project detour direction switch will now take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5 due to a delay with the contractor performing the job. Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street will switch directions (eastbound open, westbound closed) to complete the next phase of construction […]
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Witches Paddle
The witches are back for the 6th Annual Bend Witches Paddle, a whimsical and spooky tradition in support of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect in Central Oregon. The event will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM, launching from Riverbend Park. Participants are encouraged to don […]
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GABF is Down with UPP
Five medals from the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) were awarded to Bend’s new UPP Liquids en route to being named Best Brewery of the Year in the 251-500 barrel class. But locals are the real winners. Some 8,315 brews were submitted to GABF, America’s most auspicious beer competition, where 250 of the world’s most […]
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Reverie State Launches
Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new scent-driven lifestyle brand built around the connection between scent, sound, and memory, is opening its first retail space inside Pac Nor Westy at the Box Factory. The grand opening event will take place Saturday, October 25, from 2 PM […]
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How to Stay Safe in the Age of AI
Sisters, OR — A few weeks ago, a local senior went to pay for a new home for himself and his daughter. He’d been saving for years and finally had $150,000 for the down payment. He opened his email, clicked the link, and transferred the money to his Bend-based mortgage agency. Or so he thought. An […]
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Deschutes Historical Museum Chili Feed and Raffle
The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our 42nd Annual Chili Feed and Raffle event, November 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. Admission to the museum is free during the event. Featuring “Millie’s Chili” and assorted pie flavors for dessert, this annual fall fundraiser was started […]