Interview with Rachel Augustine, Co-Owner Will you tell us a little about your kids’ yoga program? Kids yoga has been at the heart of Free Spirit since we opened in 2019. As a mom, longtime yoga teacher and someone with a background in art and design, I created the program to help kids grow into […]
Free Spirit Yoga Ninja Play
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Chill Out!
These easy-to-make frozen treats are a two-for-one win – providing a fun, engaging kitchen project on the one hand, while enjoying what you made the next day. Made with simple ingredients that you likely have on hand, these recipes require nothing more than mixing, a bit of blending, dipping and freezing – minimal effort for […]
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Always a Good Time
Nothing says summer like packing up the cooler and heading out to a festival. Although Central Oregon is famous for hosting some of the best music and special events festivals, with kids in tow, it’s a whole different ball game. Before you go, knowing what to expect and what to bring can ensure your family […]
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Expert Q & A: Sean Minnard, co-founder of Apogee Bend
Q: How has education changed over the years in this country? What have teachers and parents learned regarding how children thrive best in the school environment? A: Unfortunately, traditional education hasn’t changed. Public and private schools still focus heavily on academics and don’t focus on the whole human or preparing kids to be future adults. […]
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Police Investigate Homicide in NE Bend
Bend Police found the body of an unidentified middle-aged white man who had suffered a fatal injury in NE Bend on Wednesday night. At approximately 7:16pm, Bend Police responded to the area of the 100 block of NE Emerson Avenue, after police dispatchers received a report of a deceased person in the area. Once officers […]
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Suspect Arrested in 2023 Homicide
Bend police say a Canadian man has been arrested for the homicide of a Bend woman in 2023. Twenty-five-year old Cole Nikolaus Sinclair was arrested last December under Canada’s extradition process and remains in Canada pending the outcome of his extradition proceedings. Police believe he killed 28 year old Evelyn Jeanette Weaver who was found […]
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May 2025 Electoral Endorsements: Pos. 1
Ashley Proctor is a person Redmond voters should be proud to welcome to the school board. She cites the support of educators and other community leaders in motivating her to see beyond her at-risk childhood — enlisting in the Army, and later, into a career as a social worker helping those with intellectual and mental […]
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May 2025 Electoral Endorsements: Pos. 4
Cary Schneider has been serving as an appointed member of the Bend Park & Recreation District board since last year, when he filled the place left by Zavier Borja. Voters should support Schneider continuing in the work. Having served on the BPRD budget committee prior to his service on the wider board, Schneider has displayed […]
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Passages of Time
Story is a part of life in how we exist and make meaning. Lucky for us, Central Oregon is home to a number of museums that hold history, science, and nature in deepening our understanding of the world and our experience of wonder. Spring is a great time to delve into some of the regional […]
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Preserving History Nearly Lost in Time
A little-known piece of Bend history, nearly lost in oblivion, has been recovered and pieced together. The project was inspired by one tiny newspaper article from 1925 titled, “Colored Men Form Club for Betterment of Race.” “I have no idea how long ago I found that story and printed a clipping of it for future research,” […]