In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, we meet salon owner and esthetician Lisa, who loves what she does for a living! Lisa talks about her daily routine and how much she enjoys providing services for her clients, who she considers her friends. We hear Lisa’s story of building her own business while raising her […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of May 14
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Soil biologists say a teaspoon of productive soil may contain billions of living organisms. These bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematode work in cooperative networks, generating a hidden abundance that ensures everything above ground thrives. Your immediate future has this quality, Taurus. Beneath the visible surface of your life, beneficial processes are […]
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Deschutes County Candidate Accused of Illegal AI Fake-Out on Campaign Website
A relatively unknown candidate for the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners is under investigation by the state’s elections office after a complaint accused her of illegally using AI-altered images of herself on a campaign website. The candidate, Brooke West, was a last-minute entry into the race for Position 1, entering the race six days before the filing deadline in March. By that time, longtime incumbent Commissioner Tony DeBone and challenger Jamie Collins, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, had already built […]
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Officials Give Preview of New Bend Public Works Campus
On May 14, the public will get a first-hand look at the City of Bend’s new Public Works campus on NW Talus Place. The project, completed late last year, came in below the project’s $130 million budget. At the open house celebration, community members will be able to peruse the city’s water testing labs, check on where City workers maintain their vehicles and survey the lots where sludge from storm sewers is processed. The event includes food, drink and an opportunity to […]
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The Bend Central District Needs Momentum and A Unified Vision
If you’ve been paying attention to Bend politics and local business matters, then you probably heard about the promise of the Bend Central District. Some envision it as a second downtown — a place to allow the city to grow and a hip business district to proliferate — with a new city hall to boot. […]
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Community Leader Set to Open Brick-and-Mortar Witchcraft Store
It started with making mud potions in the forests of Northern Idaho, and now Josie Stanfield, activist, community leader and self-proclaimed witch, shared her story inside her Redmond store — WitchCrafting with Josie — just weeks from opening. Growing up in a predominately white family — and state — as a Black woman, Stanfield often wandered the outdoors alone, feeling a deep spiritual connection to nature. And that extended to witchcraft, too. […]
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Announces Clay Walker Live in Redmond
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Saturday, August 1, 2026, Walker brings a night of classic country hits, fan favorites, and high-energy entertainment to Central Oregon. Known for his smooth […]
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Annual Campfire Restrictions to Start on BLM Rivers in Central Oregon
Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect May 13 on certain BLM land in Central Oregon. Campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White Rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus. “Protecting the safety of the public and employees is always our […]
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SFF Presents Announces Instructors for the 2026 Americana Song Academy
SFF Presents has announced the seven Sisters Folk Festival artists teaching at the 2026 Americana Song Academy music and songwriting retreat at Caldera Arts on September 21 – 26. This year’s instructors include Bandits on the Run, Eli West, Jordan Smart, Maya de Vitry, Rosine, Spencer LaJoye, and Thunderstorm Artis, plus longtime Academy contributor and […]
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City Club of Central Oregon to Host Forum on Tourism and the Future of the Transient Lodging Tax
The City Club of Central Oregon will host a timely community forum on Wednesday, May 21, focused on tourism and the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) diving into recent policy changes to how these funds can be used in communities across Oregon. As tourism continues to play a major role in Central Oregon’s economy, the TLT, […]