The City of Bend will sell two lots in the Juniper Ridge Area and acquire three lots in the Core Area, after transactions were approved at a Sept. 18 City Council meeting. The sale and purchase of these lots showcases the growth the City of Bend hopes to see in the two areas. In the […]
Property Transactions Advance Growth in Areas of Bend
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Deschutes County Sheriff Candidate Kent Vander Kamp Was Terminated from a California Police Department In 1997. We May Soon Know Why.
Kent Vander Kamp, a 20-year veteran of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is under investigation by outgoing Sheriff Shane Nelson, for a position Vander Kamp held at the La Mesa, California, police department before applying at DCSO. At issue is that Vander Kamp allegedly did not disclose his previous employment at La Mesa Police Department […]
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Redmond Gets a Double Shot of Central Oregon Goodness
Suffice to say that two Central Oregon businesses knew what they were doing when they opened up their double-feature spot in Redmond… right across the street from a high school. On Sept. 21, Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato and Backporch Coffee Roasters officially opened their scoop-shop-meets-coffee-shop on the south side of the Hub City, just across […]
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Letters to the Editor 09/26/2024
Guest Opinion: Good News for Groundwater and the Environment By Yancy Lind Since 1955 the Oregon Water Resources Department has had a legal requirement to approve new groundwater permits only where there are “reasonably stable” groundwater levels. Unfortunately, this was never defined and few steps were taken to measure or otherwise obtain data that would […]
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Horoscope Week of September 26, 2024
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On the morning of January 27, 1970, Libran songwriter John Lennon woke up with an idea for a new song. He spent an hour perfecting the lyrics and composing the music on a piano. Then he phoned his producer and several musicians, including George Harrison, and arranged for them to meet […]
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New 'Midsummer' Brings Shakespeare to Present Day
David Purkey hopes to draw audiences into the fantasy of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on stage soon at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond, with the goal that they will come away thinking, “Oh, so this is why people love Shakespeare!” The play is a farcical comedy involving humans and woodland faeries who set […]
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Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle Brings Blues and Soul to The Belfry
Ben Rice, known for his soulful guitar skills and powerful voice, has been making waves with his genre-blending sound that pulls from blues, soul, R&B and rock. With his band, the PDX Hustle, Rice is set to bring a high-energy show to The Belfry in Sisters on Oct. 4. In this Q&A, Rice shares his […]
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Adventures in Green Tomato Cookery
When you hear “green tomatoes,” does the word “fried” come to mind automatically? Aside from that southern classic of breaded green tomato slices fried golden, few people have any idea of what else to do with hard, unripe tomatoes. Last week at a blustery farmer’s market, there were green tomatoes for sale. But nobody – […]
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Create, Craft and Celebrate: Fall Art Happenings in Central Oregon
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, Central Oregon’s art scene comes alive with a variety of creative gatherings. For those looking to explore artistic talents, admire local masterpieces or simply embrace the festive spirit of the season, there’s something to explore among this Fall Arts and Style Roundup. Artist Reception: […]
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The Third Act
Taking a spill wasn’t a medical red flag when first learning to ride a two-wheel bike or, at 30, cartwheeling down the ski slope leaving a trail of goggles and skis. So, Boomers, when you commit a young person’s fall, don’t admit to your doc you tripped on a root while on a September hike. […]