Bend and Sisters Move Forward on UGB Actions After considering two possible sites to bring into the city’s urban growth boundary, the Bend City Council selected a site in southeast Bend, adjacent to Knott Road. The council voted 4-2 to select the Caldera Ranch site, which is 91.4 acres. The plan calls for 716 housing […]
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The Year in Real Estate
With just a few short weeks remaining in 2024, it’s time to look back on another year in real estate. While the frenzied pace of the previous year has somewhat cooled down, the market remains robust, characterized by shifts in trends and a growing emphasis on value and quality. A Shift in Market Dynamics The […]
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Night Skiing by Candlelight and Piano Sounds
Maybe you’re used to getting up early and seizing the day for your outdoor pursuits during the winter, basking in that sweet sunshine under blue skies while you romp through the snowy wonderland that is the Deschutes National Forest this time of year. This Saturday, Dec. 14, you’ll want to show up late to the […]
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Christmas Carol
Every single year, it’s the same discussion around the holidays: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? Of course it is. Any film set on or near Christmas where people are actively talking about or celebrating the holiday makes it a Christmas movie. Right?! Is that the consensus? Can we be done now? The movie is […]
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The Machinations Continue with Sheriff-Elect’s Effort to Recoup Legal Fees
We thought we were getting a shot at a corruption-free and drama-free Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office when we advocated for voters to select Kent Vander Kamp as the next sheriff. And while it may still be true that Vander Kamp is in the best position to change the culture at the office, which has been […]
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Christmas Bird Counts in a Town Near You
The year is 1900. Frank Chapman (1864-1945), the editor of “Bird-Lore” (the predecessor to today’s “Audubon” magazine), has championed an alternative, fading holiday event called the Christmas Bird Count to counter the annual slaughter of wildlife known as the Christmas Side Hunt. Though the times were different back then, teams of hunters in towns primarily […]
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Dogwood at the Pine Shed: A New Era of Cocktails and Culinary Delights
Dogwood, a much-loved Bend hotspot known for its whimsical charm and craft cocktails, is embarking on an exciting new journey. Owners Doug and Phoebe Pedersen are relocating the venue to the historic Pine Shed at Second and Hawthorne Avenue, where a vibrant courtyard will feature six to seven carefully curated food trucks. Now known as […]
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Letters to the Editor 12/12/2024
Connectivity, Infrastructure and the Hawthorne Bridge I appreciated the report you gave regarding the major bridge that the city has approved and working on to connect the downtown area and the now-newly designated Midtown. This is a lot of money to spend on something that is not going to draw a lot of people, and […]
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Horoscope Week of December 12, 2024
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I don’t recommend burning wood to heat your home. Such fires generate noxious emissions harmful to human health. But hypothetically speaking, if you had no other way to get warm, I prefer burning ash and beech wood rather than, say, pine and cedar. The former two trees yield far more heat […]
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Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Time for the Holiday Jam
Bend’s HomeGrown Music Festival is quickly becoming a marquee music event each spring, celebrating both 4/20 and the region’s rich musical tapestry. But the music never stops, so what’s this community up to in the off-season? “The Holiday Jam came about as an idea to bring some local bands together to celebrate the holidays and […]