A new festival is debuting in October that’s meant to feel like a calming retreat. Even the name, ELSEWHERE, conveys transporting one to another place. Organizer Alyssa Reyes describes it as a nomadic gathering in Central Oregon blending music, art, movement, ceremony and connection. “The event is going to bring together about 30 or so […]
ELSEWHERE Will Be the Place to Be
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Homeless U.S. Marine Corps veteran serves up burgers at Lighthouse
After serving 18 years in the Marines, Todd Walters found himself homeless at age 60. Though the Iraqi War veteran faces significant challenges in finding his next home, he refuses to sit idly when there’s food and friends to be made. Visitors to the Lighthouse Navigation Center, a shelter situated at 275 NE 2nd Street, […]
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One Day Choir
The benefits of music and singing have long been explored with various research finding it has positive effects on mental and physical health. A study by the University of Oxford says choir singing improves health, happiness and is the perfect icebreaker. Creating connections, community and joy is the idea behind the One Day Choir in […]
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Heads-up for veteran band, Helmet
Novelist Toni Morrison once said, “All good art is political. And the ones that try hard not to be political are political by saying, ‘We love the status quo.’ “ If we’re keeping score, count Page Hamilton as being in the Morrison camp. While Hamilton’s band Helmet is best known for having emerged out of […]
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Part of Bond Street Closed Sept. 12-15
The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its tower crane, a prominent fixture in downtown Bend. The removal of the crane will require the temporary closure of Bond Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, starting early morning on Friday, Sept. 12, until the evening of Monday, Sept. […]
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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Deschutes County
Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat caught a bat that tested positive for rabies in Bend last week. Rabies is a serious viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. While […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Steve Platt 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Bend City Councilman Steve Platt, whose journey from fighter pilot to physics teacher to public servant reveals a deep commitment to community, resilience, and thoughtful leadership.Steve shares how his global military career and experience commanding squadrons shaped his approach to civic engagement […]
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Section of Highway 126 Closed Sept. 12-15
City of Redmond will close OR HWY 126 from SE Veterans Way to SE Evergreen Avenue, to all traffic beginning 8:00 PM on September 12, through 6:00 AM on September 15, to tie in a newly constructed roundabout at 9thStreet. The roundabout is part of the Eastside Arterial Project Phase 2 construction, intended to improve […]
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Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling?
If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead? There’s a term for this in the industry […]
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Trouble on the Road
By all indications, the threat of any potential attack should have long subsided. On May 27, Jack Billowitz and a friend were cycling back into town from a group ride. The pair had just completed the Tuesday Night Hammer Fest, an unorganized bicycle ride which traces the Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway. On the weekly ride, […]