As many as 700 dogs are expected to compete at the AKC All Breed Dog Show at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center Aug. 22-24. “The Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club held its first AKC all breed show at the old fairgrounds at the Fred Meyer site in 1982,” Karen Gray with the Kennel Club […]
The Best in Show
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Medicine on the Move
Every other week, a team of local health care providers suits up to bring an on-the-go clinic to rural areas with significant unhoused populations, providing a steady stream of medical services to those in need. In the last year, Mosaic Community Health, a local health organization, has built up its Street Medicine program into a […]
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Unique Beer and Beyond
The Little Woody beer, cider and whiskey festival celebrates barrel-aged sips and all things tree inspired including whiskey-soaked, oak-aged stouts, tart, berry-infused sours. The Bend festival, which began in 2009, is described as a toast to the forests, orchards and barrels that shape the finest brews. Some of which sound like a fancy dessert. At […]
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How Old is Too Old?
Dear Dr. Jane,My wife and I have been married for 40 years. The kids are grown. We’re both retired and it’s going pretty well money wise. Our health isn’t bad — could be better, but overall, we’re grateful. We don’t sleep together anymore — mostly because she’s a light sleeper and I snore. Sex is […]
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The Hole Story on 5th Street Bagels
Tucked into Ponch’s Place in NE Bend, 5th Street Bagels is more than a food truck — it’s a full-on family operation rolling out small-batch sourdough bagels with intention, heart and a “hole” lotta time and hustle. In a world drowning in sourdough starters, if yours pays the bills, it’s not just bread—it’s gold. Owner […]
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Bent Alley Cat Bicycle Races
Nope, that’s not a typo; the Bent Alley Cat Races has yowled to life. That the name of this new DIY bicycle race series is spelled “Bent,” and not “Bend,” speaks to the off-kilter, fringe-y place that bicycle messengers — and all their trappings, like fixed-gear bikes and alley cat races — occupy within the […]
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NAMI Paint Party
NAMI Gather Paint Party & Volunteer Mixer Moral support. Paint therapy. Community- this gathering has it all. Get to know other NAMI volunteers and maybe make new friends? If you’re new or thinking about volunteering with NAMI, this is for you, too. Paint supplies and canvases will be provided, just bring yourself! What: NAMI Gather Paint Party & Volunteer MixerWhen: Aug.15 – 7:00 pm […]
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An additional 21 Toy Australian Shepherds are Surrendered in Tumalo
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says an additional 21 Toy Australian Shepherds were surrendered by a Tumalo man for a total of 33 dogs. A dozen dogs were originally surrendered on Sunday Aug. 3. The rest of the dogs were surrendered this past Monday, Aug. 11. The owner is facing a Class C Felony charge of Animal Neglect […]
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‘It can wreck you’: Bend man holding on as homeless pushed farther out
Though Thomas “Tommy” Mercer has been living in a juniper forest east of Bend for only seven months, the 56-year-old said it “feels like a lifetime.” “I mean, we’re surviving,” he said on a hot morning in June. “But we run out of food stamps in the middle of the month. I go into the […]
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Below the Surface
When tragedy strikes, search and rescue teams face some of the most demanding and dangerous conditions imaginable. Whether responding to water rescue emergencies or recovery operations, these specialized units must often navigate dangerous underwater environments. Search and recovery operations can happen at any time, in any weather. Teams often work with a sense of urgency. […]