In November 2024, The Pantry โ a cozy coffee and mercantile shop tucked along NW Newport Avenue โ announced it was for sale. Known for its house-made syrups, sustainable goods and delicious pastries, the neighborhood favorite has officially found new owners. Joel Morgan and his family took over the space in mid-March. The listing immediately […]
A New Chapter for The Pantry
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Fresco & Fryed’s Flavorful New Chapter in Bend
Fresco & Fryed, a food truck serving bold and soulful Latin-inspired dishes, has found a new home at Open Space Event Studios in Bend. Founded by James Delarosa and his fiancee and business partner, Kathryn Lippert, the truck balances fresh ingredients with indulgent comfort. Inspired by his Mexican heritage, Delarosa says, “We strive to create […]
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Letters to the Editor 04/10/2025
Guest Opinion: A Path Forward My origin family has been Democrat since my grandmother worked with the FDR administration as one of the country’s first cohorts of social workers. We’re educated, progressive and global. I should be freaking out like the rest of the people in my choir. Trump’s integrity, temperament and many of his […]
Posted inCulture
Horoscope Week of April 10, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is asking you to be a source of generosity and strength for the people and animals in your sphere. I hope you will exude maximum amounts of your natural charisma as you bestow maximum blessings. Soak up the admiration and affection you deserve, too, as you convey admiration and affection […]
Posted inOutside
Run Into Spring: The Salmon Run Returns for its 37th Year
Spring has officially arrived in Central Oregon — and with it, race season. One of Bend’s longest-running traditions, the 37th annual Salmon Run, kicks off the season with scenic routes, community spirit and a good cause. Whether you’re chasing a PR or simply soaking up the spring sunshine, the Salmon Run is a chance to […]
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The Gas Tax Already Hits Rural Oregonians Disproportionately. Lawmakers Want to Raise it 50%.
Last week, the Legislatureโs Joint Committee on Transportation released its long-awaited funding proposal for the Oregon Department of Transportation. The proposal, which would raise nearly $1 billion a year, includes a slew of ideas, such as higher title and registration fees, a sales tax on vehicles, a road-use charge on delivery vehicles and gradually moving […]
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Thornburgh Resort Once Again Denied Access to Deschutes River Basin
T he developers of a disputed resort were handed the latest in a series of setbacks in their attempt to tap the Deschutes River Basin. On March 31, the Deschutes County Circuit Court dismissed Thornburgh Resortโs attempt to overturn an earlier denial of a previous limited water use license application. The proposed 2,000-acre Thornburgh Resort […]
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After Living for Two Years in Forest, Bend Man Finds Home
Up until a few months ago, Mark Jenkins didnโt consider himself lucky. The seventh child born to Floyd and Willie Lee Jenkins, he was born on the seventh day of the seventh month. โAnd I was all of seven pounds when I was born,โ Jenkins told FORJournalism on a rainy afternoon in early March. โThe […]
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County Solid Waste teams up with local students to raise awareness about plastic pollution๏ปฟ
While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the symptoms, not the root cause. The true solution lies in reducing plastic production before it starts. Inspired by the global movement #TurnOffthePlasticTap, Deschutes County Solid Waste invited local middle school and high school students to create their […]
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COCCโs Latinx Fiesta a Feast for the Senses
With dancing, crafts, piรฑata-breaking and a banquet-style meal that showcases the flavors of Brazil, Cuba, Perรบ, Colombia and other Latin American countries, Central Oregon Community Collegeโs (COCC) Latinx Fiesta Celebraciรณn will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Coats Campus Center on the collegeโs Bend campus. This is […]