Privacy belongs in Bend’s public conversation I recently attended my first Deschutes Democrats meeting and came away with a simple conclusion: Bend needs to start talking a lot more seriously about privacy. At the meeting, I asked U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum what national privacy bills are worth tracking and who constituents should contact to better […]
Letters to the Editor, Week of March 26
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Japanese Food To-Go
A new Japanese restaurant is offering food to take home and enjoy. PAN Japanese Kitchen has opened on SE Third Street in the former location of Sweetheart Donuts. It’s owned by Anne Chavaree Matrakul and Pat Oracha Penyachoti who own Thai Table and Dragon Chinese Kitchen along with Chef JJ Jate Jitmetta, who is Penyachoti’s […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of March 19
ODOT Funding Regarding the Opinion in March 5, 2026, that brought forth the political issues of raising taxes on fuel to pay ODOT services, I wish to highlight the statement: “Due to real progress on the climate front, through electric vehicles and efficiency, the state now has fewer dollars for road maintenance.” First, it should […]
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Deschutes River High School Opens Up to Realms, Bend Tech Students
As Bend Tech Academy and Realms High School discontinue their education programs, Deschutes River High School opens up to students coming for the next school year. The school will be located on North East 5th Street, on Bend Tech Academy’s former campus. Deschutes River High School, will be a choice school accepting students in the Bend-La […]
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Controversial Bill to Fix Oregon’s Cash-Strapped Public Universities Awaits Gov. Kotek’s Signature
Before adjourning last week, Oregon lawmakers passed a controversial bill aimed at finding solutions for the state’s financially challenged public universities, which chief sponsor Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland) says face “fierce headwinds.” The universities have experienced declining enrollment and consistent budget deficits over the past decade. Members of the state’s Legislature hope they can improve […]
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Summer Recreation Program Registration Opens March 17 – 18
Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on March 17 – 18. The Summer 2026 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. Registration will open for programs for mid-June through August. Summer camp payment plan returns After its inaugural offering last summer, a summer camp payment plan […]
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Deschutes National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burning
Deschutes National Forest firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as early as next week if conditions become favorable. The Deschutes National Forest may accomplish up to an estimated 11,626 acres of prescribed burning, including up to an estimated 7,000 acres on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, 2,126 acres on the Crescent Ranger […]
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Save Water During Fix-a-Leak Week
Over the past six years, the City of Bend sent out an average of 9,955 leak alerts to customers each year. During that same time frame, minor water leaks in Bend have accounted for an average of 45 million gallons of water wasted each year in residential homes. By joining us for the Fix a […]
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Local Bend Confection is Best in Show!
Holm Made Toffee Co. walked away with top honors at the 22nd annual Oregon Chocolate Festival over the weekend in Ashland, OR. Featuring a wide selection of over 50 exhibitors, artisan chocolatiers and confectioners from across the West Coast, Holm Made Toffee was awarded “Best in Show” by Festival Judges. Irina Mazhukhina, Director of Marketing for the […]
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State Approves Funding for Village for Formerly Homeless People in Redmond
A village of 75 homes in Redmond received a green light from Oregon Housing & Community Service’s Housing Stability Council Friday, March 6. The council unanimously agreed to fund Mountain View Community Development’s request for just over $23 million to develop homes for formerly unhoused people with a disability, along with community spaces and on-site services. The project is planned […]