A lot has been said this week about the shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Many have made him out to be something of a martyr. Others have said his inflammatory rhetoric made him an inevitable target for political violence. According to the binary political positions that some people live under, he was either […]
Let’s Champion Political Debate, Without Fear
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Will Leather Goods Coming to Bend’s Old Mill District
From Venice Beach boardwalks to flagship stores in Oregon and Texas, Will Leather Goods has built a national reputation for craftsmanship and design. This fall, the Eugene-based brand will be bringing their heirloom-quality leather goods to Bend with plans to open a 1,100-square-foot shop in the Old Mill District in the same building as lululemon […]
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Celebrating 35 Years of Service
Founded over three decades ago, Rimrock Trails has become a trusted leader in providing high-quality counseling and substance use treatment services across Central Oregon. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families, Rimrock Trails continues to fulfill its mission of improving the lives of those struggling with mental health and substance use by offering timely access […]
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Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky career retrospective opens at High Desert Museum
Place is at the heart of everything artist Joe Feddersen creates. Plateau imagery, such as mountains and animals, is juxtaposed with chain-link fences, high-voltage towers, and power lines. Indigenous themes and contemporary life intertwine on baskets, prints, ceramics and glass. A new exhibition opening September 27, 2025, at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, […]
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Free Expert Community Presentation
Free community talk at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 on “Maintaining Mental Health As We Age” at the Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702. Learn more. Mental health is just as important as physical health — especially as we age. We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, and mood disorders can uniquely affect older […]
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Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17
Business Oregon is pleased to announce that the application portal for Round Three of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund program will be opening on September 17, 2025. The Child Care Infrastructure Fund program, created in response to Oregon’s House Bill 3005 (2023), provides critical financial assistance for infrastructure activities that support child care facilities. Business […]
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What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
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. […]
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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 […]