During a Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, April 1, County Health Services shared emerging medical findings, scientific data and local public health concerns about adolescent cannabis use in the county. Staff said early cannabis use has been linked to a greater risk of mental health problems, including anxiety and mood changes, and […]
Deschutes County Commissioners Urge Families to Learn About the Risks of Cannabis Use
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Roll for Adventure! Summit Theatre Company presents “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition”
Summit Theatre Company invites audiences on an unforgettable quest with She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition, the acclaimed dramatic comedy by playwright Qui Nguyen. When high schooler Agnes Evans discovers her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself drawn into a world of vicious fairies, elven villains, and ’90s nostalgia, and a journey toward […]
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Back to Reality: Bend Housing Market
It has been well documented just how wild the COVID era was for Central Oregon real estate, with unprecedented year-over-year price increases creating a market that has been working to correct itself since 2022. In my article from two issues ago, I highlighted how the national median home sale price has increased by 34% over […]
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Mastersingers Mark 20 Years with Landmark Concert at Tower Theatre
The Central Oregon Mastersingers will celebrate two decades of music, collaboration, and community with a special anniversary concert, “We Are the Music Makers,” on Saturday, April 25, at 7PM. at Bend’s Tower Theatre. The performance, under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Christian Clark, closes the ensemble’s 20th season with a program designed not […]
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Know Your Home Waters
In their book, “On the Loose,” Terry and Renny Russell write, “One of the best-paying professions is getting ahold of pieces of country in your mind, learning their smell and their moods, sorting out the pieces of a view, deciding what grows there and there and why, how many steps that hill will take, where […]
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Hot Dogs for Breakfast? Yes, Please!
There is a moment, about halfway up the stairs inside the Skyservice building at Bend Municipal Airport, when you’re wondering where you are. Then you turn the corner into a brighter than expected space, busier in spirit than in crowd, and just a little bit quirky in the best possible way. Welcome to Bend Airport […]
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Scalehouse Invites Community to “For Art’s Sake”—A Lively Night of Art, Curiosity, and Collective Support
Scalehouse invites the Central Oregon community to experience For Art’s Sake, a one-of-a-kind evening that blends performance, storytelling, and art history into a playful, thought-provoking variety show—all in support of keeping bold, contemporary art thriving in the region. Taking place April 16, this dynamic fundraiser transforms learning into entertainment, asking big questions—What is art? Where does […]
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Update: End of the Trail? BendTrails Goes Offline
The founders of one of Central Oregon’s richest resources for mountain biking trail intelligence are bookending their decade-long community give-back with a plea: Keep BendTrails alive by buying it. “It’s been a fun run for us,” says Robert Rekward, one of four friends who launched Bend Trails in 2016. “I think we’re just looking for […]
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OSU-Cascades Chief Ousted Amid Ongoing Investigation
The top administrator at Oregon State University-Cascades, Sherman Bloomer, was removed from his role as chancellor and dean by a top university official April 7 after new information surfaced from an ongoing investigation into an alleged policy or ethics violation. Roy Haggerty, provost and vice president with Oregon State University, informed students and staff across all campuses of the decision in an April 7 letter but did not release details of the investigation. The investigation stems from a March 18 complaint filed with the Office of Audit Risk and Compliance and […]
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Goodwill Superstore, Job Training Facility Opens April 9
A new Goodwill Superstore and job training facility on Hunnell Road by Costco makes its debut to North Bend this April. The 10,000-square-foot superstore and career training facility will provide new jobs for over 50 employees. An additional group of career preparation instructors working at the Career Center will provide community members seeking jobs with opportunities to develop personal and professional skills. “This is where we provide free […]