Oregon Department of Forestry investigators have determined that the 2020 Santiam Canyon fire was not caused by downed power lines as plaintiffs’ attorneys have alleged but rather by hot embers drifting into the canyon from the nearby Beachie Creek fire. The report, released March 19 to the Oregon Journalism Project under a public records request […]
New Oregon Department of Forestry Report Says PacifiCorp Wasn’t Responsible for Santiam Canyon Fire
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Get Ready to Rock at RendezVan
Every spring, a uniquely Bend-style celebration unfolds at Mt. Bachelor, bringing together RVers, campers and van-lifers for a long weekend of spring skiing, live music and good times on the mountain. RendezVan returns April 17 to 20, offering festivalgoers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, après tailgating and live performances against an alpine backdrop. Beyond […]
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Horoscope Week of March 20, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. From standing still, they can be running at 70 miles per hour three seconds later. But they can’t sustain that intensity. After a 20-second burst, they need to relax and recover. This approach serves them well, enabling them to prey on the small creatures they […]
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Letters to the Editor 03/20/2025
Guest Opinion: The Idea of Public Lands Needs No Defense, It Only Needs Defenders Millions of acres of high desert public lands in Central and Eastern Oregon include some of the region’s most beloved areas like Steens Mountain, the Owyhee Canyonlands, the John Day River and Hart Mountain. Those who enjoy exploring these sinuous canyons, […]
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The Crown Curry Brings Authentic Indian Cuisine to Bend
The warm aroma of freshly baked naan, rich curries and fragrant spices will soon fill the former Nome Italiano space as The Crown Curry prepares to bring authentic Indian flavors to Bend. The new restaurant, helmed by experienced restaurateur Bhavna Pardeshi, is set to open in late April or early May, adding a vibrant new […]
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Pho 88, Bend’s New Vietnamese Eatery, Comes to Old Mill District
Bend’s dining scene is about to get a flavorful addition. This spring, Pho 88, a Vietnamese restaurant from seasoned restaurateur Alice Nguyen, will open in the Old Mill District. Set to launch in May, the restaurant will take over the former Mill Works Pub space. Nguyen, who previously managed Mio Sushi in Bend, is bringing […]
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Climate’s Toll: Birds on the Brink
In June 2021, a devastating heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures soaring from 108° to 121°F. In Central Oregon, Pelton Dam on the Deschutes River reached 119°F. The impact devastated wildlife, with birds among the hardest hit. Babies leaped from nests in droves, overwhelming wildlife rehabilitation centers across the region. As climate patterns […]
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Strategic Cuts to the Budget are One Thing. This is Not That.
A lot has been said this week about the stopgap spending bill that Congress passed last Friday, when it was yet again on the precipice of shutting down the government. Democratic members of the U.S. House voted in lockstep against it, while in the Senate, a few key members of the Democratic caucus voted yes — […]
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Local Heart of Oregon Corps Member Nationally Recognized
A recent graduate of Heart of Oregon Corps, Logan Nichol, was recognized by the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps on March 13 as one of six Corps Members of the Year. Nichols was chosen among more than 22,000 individuals. The Corps Members of the Year award honors young members who exemplify leadership and […]
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The Spies Who Loved One Another
Can we agree that Steven Soderbergh is one of America’s most exciting, influential and innovative filmmakers currently working? Or, are his movies not “sexy” enough to elevate him to the ranks of artists like Hitchcock, Scorsese, Godard and Truffaut? Actually, I don’t really care if we agree: I’m calling it. Since 1989’s “Sex, Lies, and […]