In their book, “On the Loose,” Terry and Renny Russell write, “One of the best-paying professions is getting ahold of pieces of country in your mind, learning their smell and their moods, sorting out the pieces of a view, deciding what grows there and there and why, how many steps that hill will take, where […]
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Hot Dogs for Breakfast? Yes, Please!
There is a moment, about halfway up the stairs inside the Skyservice building at Bend Municipal Airport, when you’re wondering where you are. Then you turn the corner into a brighter than expected space, busier in spirit than in crowd, and just a little bit quirky in the best possible way. Welcome to Bend Airport […]
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Scalehouse Invites Community to “For Art’s Sake”—A Lively Night of Art, Curiosity, and Collective Support
Scalehouse invites the Central Oregon community to experience For Art’s Sake, a one-of-a-kind evening that blends performance, storytelling, and art history into a playful, thought-provoking variety show—all in support of keeping bold, contemporary art thriving in the region. Taking place April 16, this dynamic fundraiser transforms learning into entertainment, asking big questions—What is art? Where does […]
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Update: End of the Trail? BendTrails Goes Offline
The founders of one of Central Oregon’s richest resources for mountain biking trail intelligence are bookending their decade-long community give-back with a plea: Keep BendTrails alive by buying it. “It’s been a fun run for us,” says Robert Rekward, one of four friends who launched Bend Trails in 2016. “I think we’re just looking for […]
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OSU-Cascades Chief Ousted Amid Ongoing Investigation
The top administrator at Oregon State University-Cascades, Sherman Bloomer, was removed from his role as chancellor and dean by a top university official Tuesday after new information surfaced from an ongoing investigation into an alleged policy or ethics violation. Roy Haggerty, provost and vice president with Oregon State University, informed students and staff across all campuses of the decision in an April 7 letter but did not release details of the investigation. The investigation stems from a March 18 complaint filed with the Office of Audit Risk and Compliance and is […]
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Goodwill Superstore, Job Training Facility Opens April 9
A new Goodwill Superstore and job training facility on Hunnell Road by Costco makes its debut to North Bend this April. The 10,000-square-foot superstore and career training facility will provide new jobs for over 50 employees. An additional group of career preparation instructors working at the Career Center will provide community members seeking jobs with opportunities to develop personal and professional skills. “This is where we provide free […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Blair Nicol 🎧
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Blair Nicol, co‑owner of StretchLab Bend, to explore the often‑overlooked role of stretching in long‑term health, mobility, and vitality. Blair shares how bringing StretchLab to Bend was inspired by the community’s active lifestyle and a desire to offer a simple, effective way […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Clayton Franke 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Clayton Franke, reporter for the Lay It Out Foundation and The Source, to talk about local journalism, community accountability, and what it means to report from the inside of a rapidly changing city. Clayton shares his path from growing up in Missoula to […]
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Bend Breweries Dominate 11th Annual Oregon Beer Awards
When people compare the Oregon Beer Awards to the Academy Awards, given that it’s a night full of talented people earning well-deserved plaudits for their body of work the past year, what they leave out is that it’s like the entire Oscars experience. The sudsy equivalent of the red carpet is part and parcel of […]
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Visit Bend Becomes Newest Central Oregon Partner of KultureCity
Invisible disabilities can be described as physical, mental or neurological conditions, not easily perceived by others, that in some way inhibit personal or social functioning. They also account for 70-80% of all disabilities, according to an article in Science Direct. Both Visit Bend and the nonprofit organization KultureCity aim to uplift this specific community. KultureCity, […]