College View, a newly constructed multi-family apartment community, is now accepting applications and will host a special Application Event on July 11th and 12th. Offering spacious 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment homes, College View is conveniently located next to the OSU Cascades campus and features upscale amenities designed to meet the needs of today’s renters. The rents are $925 for a one-bedroom, […]
College View Now Accepting Applications
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Deena Kamm 🎧
This week on Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Deena Kamm—longtime performer, vocal coach, and creative force behind Voiceless: A Musical. Deena shares her journey from the high-pressure entertainment industry in Los Angeles to building a voice-centered life and business in Bend, Oregon. They talk about the power of voice—how using it […]
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Nashville Night
The Blacksteer Steakhouse & Saloon at the north end of Bend is undergoing a makeover. It’ll close on July 4th for nearly a month as the new owner, Susan Anderson-Korinzer, remodels, rebrands and relaunches with an entirely new menu in August. To kick off the reopening, Anderson-Korinzer is offering a special themed Nashville night on […]
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Letters to the Editor 07/03/2025
Display of Assault at La Pine Rodeo I’ve only attended one rodeo in my life—and I left disgusted by the blatant display and celebration of animal abuse. I didn’t think much more about it until several people close to me, driven by their deep compassion for animals, began actively speaking out on behalf of rodeo […]
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Horoscope Week of July 3, 2025
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Welcome to a special edition of “What’s My Strongest Yearning?” I’m your host, Rob Brezsny, and I’m delighted you have decided to identify the single desire that motivates you more than any other. Yes, you have many wishes and hopes and dreams, but one is more crucial than all the rest! […]
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‘Femme Forward’
When local musician and sound engineer Mari started hosting Ladies Night open mics almost three years ago, the outdoor space at Bunk+Brew was the perfect setting for her to amplify the voices of femme artists and build community. It turns out lots of folks were hungry for connection, though, and a combination of popularity and […]
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Seventh Mountain Resort's Summer Music Festival
Just six miles southwest of downtown Bend off the Cascade Lakes Highway, you will find the iconic Seventh Mountain Resort, formerly known as Inn of the Seventh Mountain. Every Friday night from late spring through August they are hosting free live music on their skating rink. With a variety of leather couches set up, and […]
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It Started with a Stitch
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is celebrating its 50th year. The annual event, held the second Saturday in July, draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the world. It began in 1975 when the founder of The Stitchin’ Post quilt shop, Jean Wells, hung about a dozen family quilts outside her shop. A tradition was […]
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Perfection Plus Auto Salon Owner Shane Mayfield Rejoins Elite Air Force One Detailing Team
Perfection Plus Auto Salon is thrilled to announce that its owner, Shane Mayfield, has once again been invited to join the distinguished Air Force One detailing team. This prestigious honor, now in its seventh occurrence, underscores Shane’s exceptional talent and steadfast commitment to safeguarding America’s iconic aircraft. The Air Force One detailing project is scheduled […]
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First Bend Comedy Festival
The inaugural Bend Comedy Festival is launching over Labor Day Weekend. More than 25 comedians from around the country will perform. Organizer Skylar King says it’ll be a mix of nationally touring headliners and local talent. The lineup includes Kate Berlant (Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and actress), Susan Rice (“Don’t Tell Comedy”), Ehsan Ahmad (“Kill Tony”), […]