In today’s digital-first world, a potential homebuyer’s journey almost always begins online. They’re scrolling through listings on their phone, swiping past properties in a matter of seconds. In this high-speed, visually saturated environment, real estate photos aren’t just an accessory — they are the front door, the first impression and often the deciding factor that […]
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Death by a Thousand Cuts
It was the type of summer day that makes you wish summer would never end in Central Oregon, so my husband and I decided to go for a hike at Paulina Lake. The thick pine forest encased the shimmering lake in cooling shade. Before starting the 7.5-mile hike, we decided to make a pit stop […]
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Redmond School District Starts New School Year Ahead of Statewide Executive Order
Redmond School District will ban all personal electronic devices during school hours starting with the 2025-26 school year, following the statewide Executive Order No. 25-09 signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on July 2. The district’s “bell to bell” policy prohibits students from using cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses and earbuds from the start of regular […]
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When Good Directors Make Bad Movies
I would never make a ridiculous statement like Ron Howard and the Coen Bros. are remotely in the same league as filmmakers, but I also think Howard isn’t necessarily accorded the respect he deserves from his nearly 50 years a director. Sure, he introduced the world to JD Vance with “Hillbilly Elegy,” which is definitely […]
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Horoscope Week of Sept. 4
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Gross National Product (GNP) is a standard of economic success by which countries gauge their health. It reflects the world’s obsession with material wealth. But the Buddhist nation of Bhutan has a different accounting system: Gross National Happiness (GNH). It includes factors like the preservation of the environment, enrichment of […]
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New Country Bar is Opening in Downtown Bend
A new country music bar is opening in downtown Bend. The Coyote is taking over the space vacated by Unofficial Logging Co. on the corner of NW Harriman Street and Greenwood Avenue. Co-owner Jordan Houle says it’ll be a mix of oldtown Scottsdale and downtown Nashville with the pink hue of neon light partnered with […]
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More Questions Arise About State Investments in Private Equity
As Oregon state treasurer for eight years, Tobias Read didn’t have a discouraging word for “private equity,” the secretive investments that account for one quarter of the state’s $100 billion Public Employees Retirement System fund. At least not publicly. But privately last summer, Read told key aides he worried the costly investments might pose too […]
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Chill Out, They’re on an E-Bike
Every day, like it or not, more people move to Bend, putting a strain on our roads and adding more traffic at our stop lights. Ridesharing is part of the solution.
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Senate Vote on Transportation Bill Delayed
After the Oregon House passed a transportation bill on Labor Day to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation, the state Senate has delayed its vote due to the health of a state Senator. Below is a release from Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama. Senator Chris Gorsek (D – Gresham) is recovering from complications that arose during […]
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Hawaii Joins Oregon, Washington and California In Western Health Alliance
Roughly 24 hours after the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance, Hawaii is joining California, Oregon, and Washington in a shared commitment to safeguard public health. Together, these states will provide evidence-based immunization guidance rooted in safety, efficacy, and transparency — ensuring residents receive credible information free from political interference. “We are proud to announce […]