If you’ve driven down Division Street in Bend and found your eyes drawn to the unique stone-clad building that seems to shimmer with embedded treasures, you’re not alone. Local resident Marc S. recently asked, “There’s a cool building on Division Street that stands out with all sorts of rocks on it. Can you give some […]
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Navigating the Mortgage Maze:
As a real estate agent here in Central Oregon, my mission extends far beyond just opening doors to beautiful homes and offering local advice. It’s about expertly guiding you through the intricate journey of homeownership, a path where understanding and strategically utilizing various loan programs is crucial to getting your sale done. This is where […]
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D/L Sextet Coming to Bookshop Cafe
The D/L Sextet, a project conceived and co-led by pianist Ruthie Dineen of the Bay Area and bassist Andrew Lion, formerly of California and now a Bend resident, promises to be something quite unique. They play a style of jazz that is original, forward-thinking and not the standard fare. It’s a genre they describe as […]
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Sting 3.0
Sting kicked off a two-night stop in Bend with an SOS from “Message in a Bottle.” With no opening act, the legend stepped onto the stage at 7:14pm Sunday, May 25. For nearly two and a half hours, he sang 18 of his greatest hits plus an encore. Sting 3.0 is a trio. The 17-time Grammy […]
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Family Sues After Heat-Related Death at Bend Senior Care Facility
The estate of Celia Lenore Hess, who died after being left out in the sun at a Bend memory care facility on a blazing hot day last August, has filed a wrongful death suit against the facility’s owner, Dallas-based Frontier Senior Living. The Kafoury & McDougal firm filed the lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court […]
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East Side Intersection to Close for Roundabout Construction
Construction is scheduled to begin on a new roundabout which will close an intersection in northeast Bend starting June 2. The work will be done at the intersection of Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road and Purcell Boulevard. Drivers should expect delays and detours. The city of Bend says the project will also provide safer connections […]
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Kotek is Reluctant to Mirror California Proposal to Reduce Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told reporters Monday afternoon she would be very reluctant to follow the lead of her fellow Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who last week proposed reducing his state’s spending on health care for undocumented immigrants. In a May 14 budget message, The New York Times reported, Newsom proposed halting new sign-ups […]
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A Nice Place to Visit
During commercial breaks this television season, viewers were likely to spy a Muppet-like beaver leading delighted visitors on a snowshoe hike past Mount Hood or singing the benefits of fishing guides while flycasting in pristine Oregon waters. These jaunty scenes, produced by award-winning Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy, grab the attention but are also somewhat puzzling […]
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Elmer’s Restaurants Announce New Location Coming to Bend
Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc. is delighted to announce plans to open a new Elmer’s Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner in Bend, Oregon, later this year. The new restaurant will be located at 3098 The Dalles- California Hwy, in the Bend River Promenade, taking over the space formerly occupied by Shari’s Café & Pies. This opening marks […]
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Museum Kicks Off Summer with Return of Raptors of the Desert Sky Flight Program
The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, returns beginning Saturday, May 24. The demonstration takes place daily during the summer at 11:30 am through Labor Day. Hawks, owls, falcons and even turkey vultures soar from perch to perch directly over the crowd seated in a natural amphitheater nestled in […]