Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce that Redline, the Bike Park’s flagship expert jump trail is expected to open tomorrow (Saturday, July 26) at noon, conditions permitting. With sunny, warm weather in the forecast this weekend and Pine Marten scheduled to spin from 10:00am – 7:00pm, riders can enjoy lap after lap on a variety […]
Mt. Bachelor’s Expert Jump Trail Opens July 26
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Sheriff Kent van der Kamp Appeals Lifetime Revocation of Police Certifications
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp has had his police certifications revoked for life by the state’s police agency in Salem. But those certs have remained valid since the embattled sheriff filed an appeal on June 27. That contested case process may stretch a full year, said Sam Tenney, the communications coordinator at the […]
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Mother of Missing Floater Issues Statement
The mother of the man still missing after being swept over Dillon Falls Saturday is responding to a firestorm of negative comments aimed at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. The controversy is over whether a well-known diver should be allowed to participate in the search. Six people were tubing on the Deschutes River with inner […]
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Budweiser Clydesdales Arrival Delayed for Opening Day of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, Visit to Downtown Redmond July 31st Canceled
The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center has been informed that the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales have experienced an unexpected travel delay and will not arrive in time for the Grand Opening Day of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. While the Budweiser Clydesdales will not be with us on Opening Day, we’re still working […]
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Investigators Say Brush Fire in La Pine Was Human Caused
For the second time in recent weeks, a brush fire broke out near the transient camp on BLM land off Darlene Way and Rosland Road in La Pine. The Jolene Fire started around 2:40pm Wednesday, July 23rd. It was quickly contained thanks to the rapid response of Lt. Josh Spano, DCSO deputies, La Pine Fire […]
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Bend Police Department invites the community to National Night Out
The Bend Police Department looks forward to welcoming the Bend community at National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Bear Creek Elementary School. The event, Bend’s community night out, is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between the community and law enforcement. This […]
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Source Warmup
Adaptive Paddling Program Gets a Boost This summer, Travel Oregon awarded $6.2 million in grants to 65 projects across the state through their 2024-25 Competitive Grants Program. It’s not your typical tourism upgrades. The funding is going toward projects that help people who have often been left out of the travel experience, because of mobility […]
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Unpacking Real Estate Agent Misconceptions:
The world of real estate often conjures images of fast-talking agents, perfectly staged homes, and rapid-fire sales. Let’s peel back the layers and address three pervasive myths: the purpose of open houses, the alleged price inflation, and the true beginning of an agent’s heavy lifting. Perhaps the most enduring misconception is that open houses are […]
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Redmond Musician Puts Out Second Album
Lilli Worona has lived in Central Oregon long enough to consider it home. And she’s been a player in the local music scene long enough to be a fixture. Her sophomore album, “Maritime Siren,” is set to drop on July 25. In a press release, it is described as “a vulnerable storytelling album with themes […]
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2020 Vision
Ari Aster’s new film, “Eddington,” is a lot of things. It’s a period piece set in May 2020, right as the COVID lockdown and mask mandates were being implemented. It’s a Neo-noir revisionist western hung across the backdrop of a dying town in New Mexico (Noir Mexico?). It’s a doomscroll into the heart of America. […]