In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, smart investors seek stability. While stocks fluctuate, Bend’s real estate market offers something increasingly rare: tangible value. I’ve tracked Central Oregon’s growth for years, and what stands out isn’t just the spectacular setting but the fundamentals that drive sustainable appreciation. When economic uncertainty looms, physical assets like property in desirable […]
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All-Time Great Bassist Coming to Bend
One of the world’s all-time great bass players is coming to Bend. Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers will play at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on May 10. I spoke with five-time Grammy award winner Victor Wooten and Wooten brothers Regi, Roy, and Joseph about six decades of making music together, how George Clinton and […]
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The War and Treaty
To many, country music conjures up the image of rednecks in pickup trucks, drinking whiskey and singing about heartbreak. Yet, country music actually represents a blend of folk, Western and blues music from the Southern United States. Stylistically, these forms were deeply influenced by Black spirituals and work songs, while the lyrics reflected the trials […]
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Not-So-Superheroes
It’s no secret that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been struggling lately. Post-“Endgame,” the MCU has fumbled extensively with telling stories in their intricately interconnected universe, while films like “The Marvels,” “Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania” and “Captain America: Brave New World” didn’t come close to reaching their projected grosses (which was still more than […]
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Deschutes County Delays Movement on East Redmond Encampment
The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners is looking at plans to evacuate those in a growing encampment on east Redmond property following a code violation in the area. The violation is on County-owned property near the garbage facility, Negus Transfer Center. After years of discussing the removal of houseless people living on the nearly […]
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Backcountry Paradise
Summer is in the air in Central Oregon and flowers are blossoming! Merino wool layers and puffy jackets are being replaced by shorts and blouses; big insulated boots replaced by sandals and Birkenstocks. Summer sports such as biking and hiking are defrosting and the transition from winter to summer is almost complete. A lot of […]
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Forest Closure Takes Effect as Houseless People Attempt to Relocate
People living on U.S. Forest Service land south of Bend have been forced to relocate following a May 1 closure of the area. A collection of lived-in vehicles lined the streets of China Hat Road on Thursday morning, just outside of the now-restricted area that hundreds of houseless residents called home. The closure, in effect […]
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Letters to the Editor 05/08/2025
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 8, 2025
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Classical ballet dancers often seek to convey the illusion of weightlessness through highly stylized movements. Innovative Taurus choreographer Martha Graham had a different aim, emphasizing groundedness. Emotional depth and rooted physicality were crucial to her art of movement. “The body never lies” is a motto attributed to her, along with “Don’t […]
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The May Market has Something for Everyone
The May Market in Prineville is fast becoming an annual tradition. Brandi Ebner, from One Decision Management, puts on the event. Now in its third year, Ebner says she intentionally keeps it on the smaller side for a better experience, although it has grown. “This event is very well attended, and vendors do excellent at […]