Beth thought the hardest part was over when her COVID symptoms finally cleared in late 2022. Like many Central Oregonians, she had delayed routine health care during the pandemic, focusing instead on getting by while the world shut down around her. But months later, a routine blood test at Deschutes County’s health clinic revealed something […]
Central Oregon Faces Worst HIV Crisis on Record
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Strength in Silks
Lava City Cirque is celebrating its first anniversary at the north end of Bend off O.B. Riley Road with some exciting achievements. One of its students, 11-year-old Margot Tatum-Ling, won the national championship in the Intermediate 2 competition at the Aerialympics Kansas City, MO in July. Three other students won first place awards. Altogether, Lava […]
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The Source Etiquette Guide to Dive Bars
“Good manners reflect something from inside — an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.” — Emily Post Dive bars. What’s not to love? You get no-bullshit service, (relatively) cheap drinks and chatty regulars with whom you can score in more ways than one! But if there’s one thing we’ve learned the […]
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Locals Night Ain’t Exclusive if Everyone’s Invited
There are several benchmarks for new arrivals in achieving “local” status in Bend. They include: while floating the river, foregoing flip-flops (or — gag — canvas Vans) for strappy Chacos, knowing that Sizemore doesn’t rhyme with “…That’s Amore!” and being a regular at any of Bend’s fine drinking establishments’ Locals Night. Wait, do places not […]
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Raise a Glass at Sisters Saloon
Step through swinging cowboy doors and into a slice of Central Oregon history at Sisters Saloon, a beloved gathering spot in downtown Sisters. Housed in the restored Hotel Sisters, originally built in 1912, the saloon blends Old West charm with a welcoming, modern-day vibe. The establishment features heavy wood furniture, a copper ceiling and western […]
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It’s Wine o’Clock Somewhere
Bend may be Beer Town, USA, but the city also boasts a passionate wine crowd. Bend has about a dozen wine bars and tasting rooms, which doesn’t include restaurants. While a glass of wine has always been more expensive than a mug of beer, it is possible to find some deals during happy hour. And […]
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Being Bond in Bend
Ordering a martini — shaken, not stirred — can make anyone feel like James Bond. But in a laid-back town like Bend, that classic line might come off a bit too polished. For a drink that nods to timeless style without trying too hard, consider an Old Fashioned. It’s vintage, it’s classy and it fits […]
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Wingin’ It at Happy Hour
Fire on the Mountain Happy Hour at Fire on the Mountain means your fill of wings for $1 each from 2-5pm daily. If you can’t make Happy Hour, the restaurant offers 20 wings for $20 all day on Wednesdays. FOTM started frying wings in Portland in 2005. It expanded to Denver in 2012 and opened […]
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The Big Bend Pickup
Central Oregon seems to have a healthy volunteer network, especially when it comes to preserving the natural bounty of the area. A local business owner is organizing a new community cleanup called The Big Bend Pickup. Danny Goll owns HiBar Cleaning Solutions. He and his wife, Candy, have been active in the Bend Beautification Program […]
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Vote on Transportation Bill Delayed Again
The vote on critical stop-gap transportation investments will be held during September legislative days to allow for Sen. Chris Gorsek (D-Gresham) to be present. After hearing from Gorsek and his medical team, the Senate will postpone consideration of critical stop-gap transportation investments until interim legislative days, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. The Senate floor session […]