Interview with Dr. Byron Maas, Owner How long has Bend Veterinary Clinic been around? Was it difficult to gain clients’ trust in the beginning? Bend Veterinary Clinic has been around since 1964 but under the current independent ownership since 2007. When Dr. Maas took over, there was a great response from the community to establish […]
Bend Veterinary Clinic
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Active Culture
Interview with Owner, Faye Wickland Active Culture, a family-owned and operated business, opened their doors in 2018 in Bend. This was their third location, after they opened the first two in Southern California; they just opened another location in Northern California. Owner, Faye Wickland fell in love with Bend on a visit and decided overnight […]
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Best of the Nest 2026
Thanks to the hundreds of readers who cast their votes. We are proud to recognize the outstanding businesses that set the gold standard for serving families and children in our community. Cheers!
Posted inFamily Time
The Season is Ripe
If you haven’t had a chance to take the kids berry picking yet, make sure to schedule some time this summer to start this family tradition. Few family outings combine fresh air, movement and sweet rewards like a fresh morning in the berry fields. Children of all ages love the treasure-hunt feeling of spotting ripe […]
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Bend Summer Festival Returns with New May Dates and a New Title Sponsor — Hixon Mortgage
Local favorite, Bend Summer Festival, is kicking off the 2026 season with a fresh new schedule and a new title sponsor. The 2026 Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival returns to downtown Bend May 29–31 marking the event’s first-ever move to late May. The new dates set the scene for ideal early-summer weather which will better support […]
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Mt. Bachelor to Open Trailhead Lodge— Another reason to stay and play in Central Oregon
Mt. Bachelor, known for being one of the hottest winter ski and snowboard destinations in Oregon, will soon be in the lodging business. Come summertime the mountain transforms from snow to dirt creating an adventure lover’s playground. Visitors can glide through the sky on the Northwest’s fastest zipline, enjoy views from a chairlift ride up […]
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Expert Q&A with Dr. Cate Quas
My son is six years old and still sucks his thumb. We are working on helping him lose the habit, but it hasn’t been easy. Q: Will my son’s thumb sucking hurt his teeth long term? A: The short answer is: it depends on how long and with what intensity the habit has persisted and […]
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Editor’s Note, Summer 2026
Onward to summer! We have an exciting issue for you, including one of our favorite features: Best of the Nest. Read all about this year’s winners in a variety of categories and remember to support the local businesses that go that extra mile for Central Oregon families. Have you ever thought about trying your hand […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Panaderia y Pasteleria El Moy Goes Home
Behind a small green door in Bend’s industrial district sits a warehouse bursting with rows of colorful cakes and puff pastries. In the two years since Panaderia y Pasteleria El Moy opened its Second Street location, the bakery has grown quickly. On any given weekend a stream of regulars will flow in and out of […]
Posted inFilm
A Good Yarn
Every once in a while, a movie comes along with a premise so fundamentally weird that you can almost hear the studio executives break into a flop sweat, wondering how many Happy Meals and cross-promotional merch to make the juice worth the squeeze. “The Sheep Detectives” is exactly the kind of movie that, when you […]