Some neighborhood cafes grow to be beloved fixtures in their communities, becoming local staples within their towns. For many in Bend, Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery is one of those places. Tucked behind Newport Market on the west side, Nancy P’s has been a go-to spot in the community for over 24 years. Current owners […]
Shop Small at Nancy P’s 11th Annual Holiday Pop-Up
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Breaking Bread In Bend
In the last year, Dario Muciño Trujillo, 30, and his wife and business partner, Macy Davis, 33, along with their 4-year-old daughter, Maya, moved to Bend, leased a commercial baking space, re-launched their small business at two weekly markets, signed an agreement for a corner commercial space in the Old Mill and started renovations to […]
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Central Oregon Grows as Startup Hub
As Central Oregon continues to grow, more people are starting businesses in the area, increasing the workforce and encouraging local entrepreneurs. According to experts, Central Oregon is hailed as one of the top regions for entrepreneurship. A new locally owned company, Patiofyre, took the leap and now manufactures its product in east Bend. In June, […]
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From Market to Community
Food, jewelry, crafts and fresh produce are just a few of the many offerings at local farmers markets in Central Oregon, giving small businesses a chance to introduce or promote their brand within a community. Local makers and crafters pull in thousands of people all summer long to the beloved Northwest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market […]
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Shop Local at Central Oregon’s Holiday Markets
The holiday season has arrived, bringing festive music, quality time with family, cozy cups of hot chocolate and the joy of gift-giving. While the holidays can be busy and overwhelming, shopping local is a great way to support the community and find unique gifts. If you’re looking to do just that, here’s a roundup of […]
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Community as Comfort
If you’ve lived in Bend for any number of years, there are a few things that remain true no matter how much changes: 1) people forget how to cold-weather drive after the first snowfall, 2) Pilot Butte is going to catch fire on July 4th and 3) Anna and Chris Hall genuinely care about this […]
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The Medicine Cabinet Within
The early snowfall this year has many of us in Central Oregon buzzing with excitement about getting out into the hills to play in the rapidly deepening snowpack. Some rally with snowshoes or cross-country skis, others get after it on their snow machines, and many are diving into backcountry trips by ski and snowboard. Regardless […]
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Source Warmup
Bend Man Hit, Killed in Train Collision Tony Ray Monen, a 52-year-old man, was found dead on the railroad tracks near SE Wilson Avenue on Nov. 18. At about 5:43pm, Bend Police were dispatched to the area due to a collision between a southbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train and a person. An investigation determined […]
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Let’s Talk Bank-Owned: A Quick Guide to Purchasing HUD Homes
We’ve all heard of HUD homes, but what are they really all about? In simple terms, they’re homes that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development picks up after someone defaults on their mortgage. Once the bank takes the property back, HUD steps in, and instead of letting these homes sit around, they sell […]
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Un hombre de Bend muere atropellado por un tren Tony Ray Monen, un hombre de 52 años, fue encontrado muerto en las vías del tren cerca de SE Wilson Avenue el 18 de noviembre. Sobre las 17:43, la policía de Bend fue enviada a la zona debido a una colisión entre un tren Burlington Northern […]