Mocktails are having a moment. As more people embrace health-conscious choices and inclusive social options, zero-proof beverages are becoming stars of the culinary world. In a town like Bend — famed for its craft beer and cocktail culture — the rise of creative, alcohol-free drinks proves that the art of mixology doesn’t require spirits to […]
Sip on Style: Bend’s Mocktail Scene Offers Refreshing Alternatives
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Letters to the Editor 01/09/2025
RE: “The Damned Deschutes” Nigel Jaquiss’s recent article misses the point. The story is not one of an electric utility, its critics and the health of the Deschutes River. That framing is too narrow. The real story is one of tribal sovereignty, resilience and self-determination. To be precise, the sovereignty of the Confederated Tribes of […]
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Horoscope Week of January 9, 2025
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Astrologers in ancient China had the appalling view that over two-thirds of all omens are negative, threatening, or scary. I haven’t seen formal research into the biases of modern Western stargazers, but my anecdotal evidence suggests they tend to be equally pessimistic. I regard this as an unjustified travesty. My studies […]
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Find Your Flow: A Unique Wellness Series in Bend
Imagine stepping from a steaming sauna into the crisp embrace of a Central Oregon winter, your body alive with sensation and your mind as clear as the Deschutes River beside you. This harmony of movement, mediation and nature is at the heart of FLOW/FLOW — a wellness event series blending yoga flow, thermal therapy and […]
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What Does It Cost to Live in Central Oregon?
A Bend household, on average, pays $2,506 per month on bills. Household bills account for 35% of annual income of $86,512 in Bend. Average annual household bills in Bend are $4,562 higher than the U.S. average. A Redmond household, on average, pays $2,340 per month on bills. Household bills account for 35% of annual income […]
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Meeting Your Financial Goals in 2025
It’s no secret that the cost of living in Central Oregon is high and continues to grow. As many individuals hope to start the new year off with fresh financial goals, local financial advisor Emma James with Rosell Wealth Management shared some tips to help individuals reach those objectives. Take Inventory According to James, financial […]
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Why a Float in a Pod Might Reduce Anxiety
The start of a new year brings resolutions aplenty. Among the top for many is focusing on health by eating cleaner and moving more, but a recently opened spot in Bend offers a lower bar to entry for health and wellness — floating away built-up stress, anxiety and troubles one hour at a time. ChillWell […]
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One Woman’s Approach to Healing Chronic Pain
Vance Bonner has been teaching people how to move for 50 years. Her life’s work, helping people learn to move in ways that will heal and prevent pain, began in 1974 in New York. Bonner, in her early 20s and just out of college at the time, happened to take an exercise class filled with […]
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Shooting in Downtown Bend Results in Two Injured A 17-year-old and 18-year-old sustained minor injuries following a shooting at Centennial Parking Garage on Jan. 5. Bend Police responded to a report around 12:56am on Sunday of an 18-year-old who had been shot at the downtown parking garage and transported to St. Charles Bend. According to […]
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Growing Pains
Bend faces a critical challenge: how to accommodate increased population while preserving its unique character and environmental integrity. Unchecked growth can lead to urban sprawl, traffic congestion and strain on natural resources. To navigate these challenges, Bend is embracing “smart growth” principles, an approach to development that prioritizes sustainability, walkability and community well-being. Smart growth […]