Central Oregon Locavore is serving up a BBQ and hoedown! It’s the first time the local nonprofit has done a fundraiser like this. The event will be at Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole in Bend on May 24. Hattie’s BBQ will provide locally sourced pork from Well Rooted Farms. The meat will be smoked slowly overnight. […]
BBQ & Line Dancing for a Good Cause
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Letters to the Editor 05/15/2025
Local law enforcement’s stance on cooperation with the Trump administration. I think it would be interesting to hear from the leaders of our local, county and state law enforcement agencies regarding their opinions of the overreach by the current president and his administration. Especially with regard to honoring sanctuary status, or cooperating with the federal […]
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Horoscope Week of May 15, 2025
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The most successful people aren’t those who merely follow their passion, but those who follow their curiosity. Honoring the guidance of our passions motivates us, but it can also narrow our focus. Heeding the call of our curiosity emboldens our adaptability, exploration, and maximum openness to new possibilities. In that spirit, […]
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Bend Brews & Beyond
Billing itself as “a new kind of brew fest,” the Bend Brews and Beyond is the Bend Brewfest 2.0. It’s at a new location in Drake Park which means you can literally float up to it. There’s also a larger focus on cider and non-alcoholic drinks. In fact, there will be more than a dozen […]
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Dine-Out Drought
Downtown Bend has traditionally been known as the heart of the city; a charming, pedestrian-friendly area that invites both locals and tourists to walk the streets and indulge in shopping, dining and nightlife. About 40 restaurants occupy the downtown area, offering a wide variety of options for those looking to dine in or grab a […]
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Llama Love: Spreading Joy
“I can’t believe I saw a llama.” That’s a phrase often repeated as folks encounter Jeff Wagner and his llama, Yogi. Wagner hauls Yogi in a trailer, from La Pine to the Old Mill District, on a regular basis so they can take a stroll. He started doing this during the pandemic because he thought it […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Dogwood Curates Food Carts for All
The newly revamped and relocated Dogwood at the Pine Shed just opened its doors in February, offering tasty cocktails and a wide variety of tasty food options for any palate. The carefully curated food carts include Mexican, Vietnamese and Dominican cuisines, along with unique sandwiches, pizza, wings and crepes. With warmer weather ahead, the tasty […]
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Oregon Will Exit the Dog-Racing Business
Governor Tina Kotek shut the door this week on Oregon’s large, if largely invisible, role in the rapidly declining sport of greyhound racing. On May 7, Kotek signed House Bill 3020, which, according to a staff summary, “prohibits any person from wagering on the outcome of a greyhound or other dog race, or accept or […]
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Portland Trail Blazers are For Sale
The estate of Paul Allen, which owns The Portland Trail Blazers, announced its begun a formal sales process for the NBA franchise. A post on Instagram states it was Allen’s wishes that his sports holdings eventually be sold, with all estate proceeds going to philanthropy. The sales process is expected to continue into the […]
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New Roundabout to Close Intersection on Skyliners Road
The City of Bend announced on May 12 that a new roundabout will be built at the intersection of Skyliners Road and Skyline Ranch Road, causing a full closure of the intersection for about two months, during construction. According to a press release, the completed roundabout will “facilitate more efficient traffic movement at this very […]