A new Bend business featuring indoor golf simulators is a family affair. Steve Lobis, his wife and son are opening X-Golf on Scalehouse Court near the Old Mill District. Lobis retired from the corporate world and wanted to keep busy. His son suggested opening an X-Golf franchise after visiting one in Washington. Lobis says it was […]
New Indoor Golf Simulator Opens
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A Call to Ease Screen Addiction Among Students
A bill in the Oregon legislature aims to restrict the use of cellphones in schools statewide. The bipartisan bill aims to cut down on student distractions, social media incidents and other challenges schools are grappling with in an age of cellphone addiction. While Central Oregon school districts already have policies in place that limit the use […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Dr. Sarah Hellman 🎧
On this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron sits down with Dr. Sarah Hellmann, a board-certified OB-GYN at St. Charles Health System and co-host of the podcast Wine with Your Gyn. From her journey from social work to women’s health, to creating a podcast that blends humor and honesty around often-taboo topics, Dr. Hellmann shares […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Brett Thomas
We sit down with Sunriver Brewing’s director, Brett Thomas, to discuss Sunriver’s impressive tenure of quality and consistency that’s led to numerous awards locally (Oregon Beer Awards), nationally (Great American Beer Festival including being the reigning Brewery of the Year) and even globally (World Beer Cup). As Sunriver prepares to open its fifth tasting room […]
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900 Wall Abruptly Closes
A day after announcing its sudden closure, employees at 900 Wall were clearing out the restaurant. A social media post on Monday, May 5 said “We did all we could to continue to provide a living for our employees, a sense of community for our guests and a platform for all of the local farmers and […]
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Oregon has Spent $46 million Fighting Black Market
The tales of illicit cannabis operations were coming from all corners of Oregon, and by 2018 — four years after the state voted to legalize recreational weed — lawmakers were feeling the pressure to act. Workers on unlicensed grows just miles north of California were sleeping in shipping containers and being held on site by armed […]
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Skyliners Lodge Finds Stewards in NatureConnect Central Oregon
Skyliners Lodge, the historic log cabin near Tumalo Falls, will soon reopen under the new stewardship of educational nonprofit NatureConnect Central Oregon. NatureConnect will oversee Skyliners Lodge operations and resume renting out the lodge for private events, such as weddings, company retreats and parties. Profits from the rentals will go toward school field trips and […]
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Dismal Financial Results Threaten Oregon Hospitals
In the 18 years of hospital profitability data the Oregon Health Authority has collected, only one year—2022, a COVID hangover—yielded lower profits than 2024. “We are at a tipping point in this state,” Becky Hultberg, CEO of the Hospital Association of Oregon, said in an interview. “Hospitals are on the brink of closure.” A report […]
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The 13th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is taking place again on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for Realms Schools (Realms Middle School and Realms High School; two public schools in Bend-LaPine Schools). Started in 2010, by two teachers, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable […]
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OSU-Cascades to honor Mark Kralj posthumously with special recognition at commencement
Oregon State University – Cascades will posthumously honor Mark Kralj, a former member of the OSU-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board, during its 24th annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15. Emily Kralj, Kralj’s daughter, will accept the Distinguished Service Award on behalf of the Kralj family. Mark died on Oct. 1, 2024. The annual award […]