Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical therapy that enhances the body’s natural healing process by breathing in 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. It’s used as a treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. By providing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, HBOT delivers 10-15 times more oxygen to tissues within the body. […]
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
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It’s Tea’s Time at Wild Ride Brew
Tea is the most popular soft drink in the world while beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage on Earth. Given how many adjuncts — non-traditional ingredients beyond malt and hops — are used in craft brewing, it’s almost puzzling how uncommon tea-infused beers are. Wild Ride Brew’s head brewer, Matt Katakura, tastefully bucks that […]
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A New Bronze Plaque Will Honor the Life of Barry Washington, Jr.
A bronze memorial plaque for Barry Washington Jr., a man shot and killed in downtown Bend, will be unveiled in late September or early October. Washington was 22 when he was killed at the corner of NW Wall Street and NW Oregon Avenue, on Sept. 19, 2021. Hundreds of people attended a vigil to honor […]
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La Pine Woman Loses Thousands in Scam
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a phone scam that resulted in an elderly La Pine woman losing more than $57,000 after being tricked into believing she was helping her neighbor. On the evening of Sept. 9, deputies were dispatched to Ray’s Food Place in La Pine regarding a possible scam. Deputy Aaron Alexander […]
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Letters to the Editor Week of Sept. 18
The Rhythm of the Seasons Nature moves in cycles—seasons of growth, harvest, rest, and renewal. Yet so many of us try to live as if we are machines, expected to produce and perform without pause. Over time, this leaves us depleted, disconnected, and longing for balance. As a nurse practitioner and trauma-informed coach, I’ve seen how honoring […]
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Bend’s Welcoming Week is Back
Bend is kicking off its eighth annual Welcoming Week today (September 12-21) with events celebrating the “Stories We Share” — bringing together longtime residents and newcomers through cultural celebrations, conversations and community gatherings. The City of Bend and St. Charles Health System are leading the charge, but dozens of local organizations are hosting everything from […]
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Bend Fire Warns of Scam
Bend Fire & Rescue is alerting the community to a scam involving individuals who claim to be members of the Bend Fire Department and attempt to collect donations from businesses in exchange for promotion at an upcoming event. Local businesses should be weary of callers requesting monetary donations on behalf of Bend Fire & Rescue. […]
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Sweet Yeli’s Serves Up Decadence Without Guilt
Bend’s bustling farmers markets are filled with delicious things, but lately a certain stall has been pulling crowds in with the scent of chocolate, cinnamon and something just a little bit magical. Sweet Yeli’s, the small-batch dessert company from local baker and entrepreneur Yelina Davis, has quickly become one of those spots people gravitate toward, […]
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TedxBend is Returning
After a seven-year hiatus, TEDxBend is returning to spark curiosity, ignite conversations, and inspire action. The journey begins with a special TEDxBend Community Event on Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at The Haven Coworking. Interested community members are invited to join us as we kick off TEDxBend 2026: The Return of Ideas Worth Spreading. The evening will feature two past TEDxBend speakers as they share […]
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In Praise of Wasps
This time of year, when yellow jackets invade a mountain picnic or backyard barbecue, it’s really hard to see the good in these insects and their relatives. But it’s there. “When people think of wasps, they think of only a couple ones that really are bad actors,” said Dr. Jerry Freilich, High Desert Museum volunteer […]