The Bar Method, the transformative barre fitness brand known for its precision-based, physical therapist-approved workout, is proud to announce the opening of The Bar Method Bend, located at 2838 NW Crossing Dr., Ste. 230 on October 2, 2025. Locally owned and woman-led by Lindsay Reynolds, The Bar Method Bend brings a fresh, inclusive, and empowering approach to […]
The Bar Method Bend Opens Its Doors
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Educators Gather for GEAR UP West 2025
Next week, Oct. 26-28, 2025, hundreds of educators, college access professionals and community leaders from across the region and United States will come together for GEAR UP West 2025, an annual conference celebrating innovation, equity and opportunity in education. Hosted by Oregon GEAR UP, the conference serves as a hub for collaboration and inspiration, uniting those who […]
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Strike Out Stroke
Stroke Awareness Oregon (SAO) invites the Central Oregon community to join us for our annual Strike Out Stroke event on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Westside Church- 2051 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR. This free, family-friendly event aims to educate, empower, and engage our community in the fight against stroke—the leading cause of serious long-term disability and […]
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The Lemon Tree is For Sale
The popular downtown Bend breakfast/lunch restaurant, The Lemon Tree, is for sale. A listing on Compass Commercial says the asking price is $500,000. The post states gross revenue is $1.5 million while rent is $4,151 per month with an additional monthly Common Area Maintenance fee of $1,605. The Lemon Tree, which won Best Brunch 2025 […]
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Blue Eyes Burgers Now in Redmond
Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries has expanded to Redmond. When the food cart lost its Bend location with the closing of Boss Rambler on Galveston Ave., the company moved it to Otto’s Landing in Redmond. “We have known that we have had a good fan base up here and are excited to become a […]
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A Diversity of Flavor
The first thing I noticed about The Crown Curry upon entering is the unpretentious warmth of the vibe. More than the dearly departed Nome Italiano or Balthazar’s before that, The Crown Curry has a casual peacefulness that I appreciated. It doesn’t feel stuffy inside; instead, it asks that you take a load off and relax […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of Oct. 23
The Hawthorne Bridge Literally Elevates Bend’s Future In response to the letter of the week from October 8th criticizing the City of Bend for investing in safer public transportation via the Hawthorne Crossing and instead suggesting the City and County divert these funds to a performing arts center and “prioritize an investment that directly benefits […]
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Local Nonprofit Lays Off Staff and Closes Offices After Losing Funding
The Central Oregon Disability Support Network has laid off half its staff and is closing its offices after suddenly losing a federal grant. Executive Director Dianna Hansen says she received notice on Sept. 6 at 6:38pm, a Friday night. The Community Parent Resource Center Grant provided $12,500 a month to CODSN. This was supposed to […]
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Score One For Ross and Reznor
The “Tron” franchise is an interesting one. The original from 1982 is groundbreaking in terms of filmmaking and special effects, but it didn’t perform well critically or financially. At the time, Disney had to write off most of the budget, and the film was seen as a failure (except by Roger Ebert!). Over the next […]
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What Kind of Snow Falls on Your Dream Home?
When winter arrives in Central Oregon, no two snowfalls are quite the same, just like no two homes. From powder snow dusting Cascade Mountain cabins to glistening hoarfrost on Tumalo ranch properties, the type of snow that settles around a home says everything about the lifestyle it offers. Powder Snow: The Adventurer’s Haven Light and […]