Join Bend Endurance Academy and the Bend Community April 25-27th, 2025 at The Pavilion for the first ever Bend Bike Fest, produced by Bend Endurance Academy. The BBF is the new event home of the legendary Bend Bike Swap from years past. Consign your new/used gear and bikes, browse a selection of local businesses and […]
First Annual Bend Bike Festival + Swap Benefitting Bend Endurance Academy
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Think Wild Cares for Rare American Goshawk Injured in Chicken Coop
Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, recently rescued a juvenile American goshawk after the bird became entangled in netting in a chicken coop. American goshawks are a Species of Greatest Concern in Oregon and are known for their size and aggressive hunting behaviors. The raptor sustained severe injuries requiring surgical intervention but […]
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Ceiling: Unlimited Expands Running Offerings to Include Crucial Second Step
Following a banner year of expanded offerings and runner retention, Ceiling: Unlimited will be offering two women’s training groups this spring, with a new Skill-A-Day 10K Training Group added to the mix! “Beginner level classes for many sports are readily available, but often the second step is missing”, says Michelle Poirot, founder of Ceiling: Unlimited. […]
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Students Present Second Life & Career Readiness Night
Taking the next step after high school is one of the biggest decisions in life. A group of teens in Bend-La Pine Schools is making it easier for students to explore their options locally and across the region. The Caldera High School students have invited Central Oregon employers and representatives of colleges and trade schools […]
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Central Oregon Locavore Seeks New Local Vendors
Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit has expanded its sales floor and is eager to welcome new local vendors to delight our shoppers! Are you a local vendor in Central Oregon looking to reach a new or extended audience? Locavore provides a market for small, local businesses to sell high-quality products on consignment, reinvesting dollars spent into […]
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Portland Winery Moves into Downtown Space Recently Vacated by Domaine Serene
A Portland-based winery announced on March 3 that it will open a full-service restaurant and tasting room in downtown Bend. Amaterra winery will take over the building on NW Bond Street, previously occupied by Domaine Serene, which closed its doors in January. The winery, set to open in late spring, will offer wine tastings and a […]
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Former Central Oregon Forest Service Employees are Fighting Back Against Firings
Liz Crandall and Isabella Isaksen, former U.S. Forest Service employees from Bend, traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to attend President Trump’s address at a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. Crandall went as a guest of Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-5) and Isaksen was there at the invitation of U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley […]
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Kotek and Conservation Groups Want DEQ to Address Deschutes River Water Quality
In the past two weeks, seven conservation groups have written to Gov. Tina Kotek and state environmental regulators pushing for changes they hope could improve the water quality in the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River. As the Oregon Journalism Project has reported, Portland General Electric and its partner in the Pelton-Round Butte Dam […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Gregory Deffenbaugh 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Gregory Deffenbaugh, the new News Director at KTVZ-TV, to discuss his journey through the evolving world of news. From his early days in the newsroom to leading award-winning teams across multiple markets, Gregory shares insights into the changing landscape of journalism and […]
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Road to Table
Each year, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issues a growing number of roadkill salvage permits to people taking elk and deer from the road to their dinner table. The “whys” for salvaging are many, ranging from ethical concerns to saving money on food. The “hows” are not for the squeamish.