As frost coats the windows and the scent of pine fills the air, nothing feels more comforting than wrapping your hands around a steaming cup of coffee. Bend’s coffee shops have fully embraced the holiday spirit, trading their pumpkin spice staples for festive flavors like peppermint, eggnog and sugar cookie sweetness. From classic indulgences to […]
Warm Up This Winter: Bend’s Coziest Coffee Creations
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Letters to the Editor 12/19/2024
In the 12/12 Opinion, “The Machinations Continue with Sheriff-Elect’s Effort to Recoup Legal Fees,” we stated the records were released on Vander Kamp’s website, and that Vander Kamp’s attorney was based in California. Those statements were incorrect. We have also removed a section in the fifth paragraph that speculated on Vander Kamp’s hiring of a […]
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Horoscope Week of December 19, 2024
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What is the perfect gift I could offer you this holiday season? I have decided on a large square black box with nothing inside. There would be a gold ribbon around it bearing the words, “The Fruitful Treasure of Pregnant Emptiness.” With this mysterious blessing, I would be fondly urging you […]
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Rafe Pearlman Brings Light on the Darkest Day
Originally from the wilds of Alaska, singer/songwriter Rafe Pearlman now resides on Washington’s Orcas Island. With these locales as his backdrop, it’s not hard to understand why Mother Nature is so instrumental in Pearlman’s work. As he’s traveled the globe playing shows in India, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong and Mexico, he’s also traversed these United […]
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Dirksen Derby Rally Race Returns to Mt. Bachelor For Year 17
Lovers of snow and speed get ready: The Dirksen Derby rally race is carving its way back to Mt. Bachelor this winter for its 17th year, promising thrills, camaraderie and high-speed action. The celebrated event unites snowboarders and sit-ski enthusiasts of all ages and abilities for a weekend of exciting races and community spirit. Participants […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Elevate These Classic Comfort Dishes
Both of these recipies previously appeared in our Cascades Eats E-Newsletter. If you want to get more exclusive foodie content, subscribe at bendsource.com/bend/Newsletters/Page Tri-Tip Fried Rice Some might raise an eyebrow at using tri-tip in fried rice, which is traditionally made with cheaper cuts or leftover meats. Being from Maui, it’s a go-to for using […]
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The Medicine Cabinet Within: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
One of our most fundamental connections to life is the assimilation of oxygen from the air we breathe into every tissue in our bodies. Without oxygen, and its ability to spark our body’s life-giving process of creating cellular energy, we could not survive. For centuries, physicians have used oxygen in a healing capacity, and at […]
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City of Redmond Addresses Confusion Over Partnership with Visit Redmond
In October, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, which operates Visit Redmond, suggested a new partnership with the City of Redmond, requesting financial support in order to continue providing destination services and community events. On Dec. 10, Redmond City Council members addressed the proposal and provided the Council’s stance on funding the operations of private nonprofits. […]
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Ho, Ho, Holy Cow: Central Oregon Locavore Invites Businesses to Celebrate Employees with the Gift of Local Food this Holiday Season
Central Oregon Locavore is thrilled to offer new opportunities for businesses to support a resilient local food system this holiday season! Corporate Partnerships are now available with Locavore, with which businesses gain more than just visibility—they become active partners in fostering food security and economic growth in the community. Corporate Partnerships offer discounted purchase of […]
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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance SOUPer Bowl 2025
Mark your calendars for High Desert Food and Farm Alliance‘s SOUPer Bowl 2025: Saturday, February 8, 2025! Ticket sales for the event begin just after the new year: Friday, January 3, 2025. Want to help HDFFA kick off this event in a big way? Please talk to us about SOUPer Bowl sponsorships. Levels include: $500 […]