Oregon’s new state forester Kacey KC’s first experience with wildfire was watching flames move down the mountainside toward her childhood home in Nevada. On a summer break from college in 1996, “literally working at the car wash,” she explained, she saw from across town a huge plume of smoke growing around her neighborhood. She called […]
New State Forester Says ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Issues That Led to Predecessor’s Ouster
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A Journey Back in Time
On a recent Saturday morning, trained volunteers with the Deschutes Historical Museum led small groups of people through Bend’s historic downtown neighborhoods. The walking tours explore architecture, landmarks and unique stories from the early 1900s, including those of six Bendites who helped transform the early community. Volunteer and tour guide, Staci Louie, has been leading […]
Posted inFood & Drink
A Fresh Start, Beautifully Served
There are restaurant openings, and then there are restaurant openings that feel like the beginning of something special. Rosemary and Fox, the new chef-owned restaurant in the former Jackalope Grill space in downtown Bend, falls firmly into the latter category. While many longtime locals will recognize the building, they may hardly recognize the interior. The […]
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Redmond Mayor or City Council Seats Open in November 2026
City of Redmond announces that the position of Mayor and three City Council seats will appear on the November 2026 general election ballot. All terms will begin in January 2027. Residents interested in serving their community through elected office may obtain candidate election packets from the City Recorder’s Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to […]
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MusicOregon Statewide Listening Tour Revists Bend on June 22
MusicOregon is conducting a statewide listening tour across seven Oregon communities. Each stop is a free, two-hour public gathering open to musicians, venue operators, music educators, producers, managers, and anyone who works in or alongside the local music scene. The gatherings are conversation-first: no formal presentations, no agenda beyond listening. Participants will help define MusicOregon’s […]
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The Seventh Annual ‘Friends of the Luau’ Event is Coming to Redmond
The seventh annual ‘Friends of the Luau’ fundraising event is coming back to Central Oregon to support non-profit hospice services throughout the region, this time at a new location. The event will be held on June 27th from 12pm to 5pm at Centennial Park in downtown Redmond. Friends of the Luau, an event open to […]
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New Principals Selected for Miller Elementary, Sky View Middle
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced today the hiring of new principals to lead W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky View Middle School. Both will begin July 1. Jessica Scott has been named Principal of William E. Miller Elementary School, following Jennifer Johnson’s retirement. Scott has been serving as Assistant Principal at Miller since […]
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Heroes on the Run Returns for its 7th Annual Event
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the 7th Annual Heroes on the Run, presented by Subaru of Bend, happening on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This beloved community event combines a professionally timed run with a full day of family-friendly activities and celebrations in Bend’s […]
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity Completes Woodlands Development
Sisters Habitat for Humanity marked a major milestone on May 29, celebrating both the completion of its Woodlands development and the dedication of its newest homes. The vibrant 10-cottage project provides local families and individuals with a vital opportunity to put down permanent roots. During the dedication ceremony, four new homeowners were welcomed home by […]
Posted inNatural World
Parasite Thriving in Warming Waters of Upper Klamath River Killing Off Young Chinook Salmon
Earlier this month, in an act of urgency after finding many young Chinook salmon dead in the vegetation along the Upper Klamath River near the Oregon-California border, scientists drove to an Oregon expert with several of the fish carcasses they normally would have mailed. Dead fish typically sink to the depths of the river or […]
