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 […]
Dine-Out Drought
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Prime Time: Amazon Launches New Delivery Hub in Redmond
An Amazon delivery center is coming to Redmond in a push to accelerate deliveries for customers in Central Oregon. On May 13, Amazon announced it had closed on land in northeast Redmond, along East Antler Avenue, as part of its “continued investment in rural communities.” According to a press release, the purchase aims to support […]
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A GoFundMe Account is Raising Money for Sandos & Smash Food Truck
Mother’s Day, May 11, was a record day of sales for Sandos & Smash since opening in Tumalo’s The Bite in February. Just hours after closing, the truck ignited around 10:30 pm, according to owner Andrew Vijarro. “It’s a complete loss, unfortunately,” Vijarro said. Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to […]
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Oregon Developers Build Few Condos
CHIEF SPONSOR: State Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland) WHAT IT WOULD DO: House Bill 3746 A would shorten the time frame for condo owners to sue for construction defects in condominiums from 10 years to seven years. (Colorado, Nevada and Washington allow six years, as this bill originally did before being amended.) The bill would also require […]
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2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality – Consumer Confidence Report Now Available
The City of Bend’s Water Services Department’s 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is now available. The report shows that City customers’ drinking water continues to meet all health standards and that the City is 100% compliant in water quality testing and in meeting and exceeding water quality standards. “Our highest priority is protecting public […]