Central Oregon Locavore Nourishes from Birth with Breast Milk, Infant Formula and Feeding Supplies Local nonprofit, Central Oregon Locavore, is making “local” accessible for all ages, even the newest members of the community. Centrally located in Bend, Locavore is now the distribution site for donor breast milk. Working in collaboration with the Northwest Mothers Milk […]
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Bend Nest Turns 10!
Where has the time gone?! As we celebrate Bend Nest’s 10th anniversary, I’m in awe looking back at the wonderful staff and writers who’ve helped shape our humble magazine. I’ve been proud of every edition; of the articles and resources we’re providing. In a landscape where local stories by local writers are not exactly a […]
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Rural Oregonians Already Face High Utility Bills, Trump’s Executive Orders Could Make Matters Worse
As President Donald Trump issues executive orders with effects across the nation, Oregonians, and particularly those in rural areas, could feel the impact on their already steep electric bills. Presidential executive orders are creating panic at the Portland-based Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which is part of the federal Department of Energy. BPA provides electricity to […]
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Oregon Lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek Try to Control Damage from Fire Maps
Oregon lawmakers from both parties are scrambling to respond to a sagebrush rebellion against a state-issued wildfire hazard map. On Feb. 17, Republican lawmakers convened en masse in Salem to savage the map, the final version of which was published in January. The lawmakers took turns addressing the press from a dais bearing a sign […]
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Right Here in Our Backyard
How lucky are we to experience mother nature’s incredible beauty right here in Central Oregon? We often take it for granted, but there is a delicate balance that’s important to help preserve for generations to come. As parents, we have the power to make conscious consumer choices that align with the goal of long-term ecological […]
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The Women’s Issue
In conversation with Nicole Vulcan There’s a quote by Audre Lorde I keep coming back to: The words and poetry of Lorde, a self-described “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet” are some of the spiritual foods I consume in times that require strength and hope and power — like the times many of my fellow Americans, […]
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Central Oregon Reacts to Trump’s Sweeping Changes
Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the administration has moved quickly to overturn, dismantle and freeze national programs and government agencies. While many of those executive orders and proclamations are being challenged in the courts and by political opposition, the force of the changes over the last few weeks is already being felt at the local […]
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Building a Custom Home
Building a custom home in Bend is a journey that requires careful planning, a clear vision and strong partnerships with the right professionals. It’s a significant investment, both financially and emotionally, and the process can be complex, but the reward is a home perfectly tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. The first step in this […]
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Rockabilly Road Warrior
When it comes to exploring the 1950s roots of rock ‘n’ roll, you can do a lot worse than to delve into the catalog of The Reverend Horton Heat. Singer and guitarist Jim “the Rev” Heath has been preaching the gospel of that era of music via a slew of albums of original material released […]
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Heavy Hangs the Shield
I know it’s not cool to still like Marvel movies because they’re apparently the nadir of cinematic excellence, but I do… even when they keep letting me down. There are two specific reasons why I keep turning up at the theater on opening weekend for this forever franchise: 1) After 35 movies and 26 shows, I’m […]