Sisters Folk Festival opens livestream access to its sold-out Close To Home music festival
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Little Bites – Here’s What’s New!
Burgers, hops harvest. Hereโs whatโs new on the Bend foodie (and drink-y) scene!
Get Your Art on the Wall โถ [with video] (con versiรณn en espaรฑol)
Call for artists: Spanish-speaking artist wanted for Franklin Underpass mural; artists wanted for Black Lives Matter museum exhibit.
Loss and Loneliness at Local Long-Term Care Facilities
A COVID-19 outbreak at a local nursing home was related to six recent deaths.
Machete Or Not, Here We Come
June is proving to be a machete-filled month. On June 1, a Bend man armed with a machete was arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbors. Authorities say the event led to a standoff, and the man was finally taken into custody after SWAT team involvement and 90 minutes of negotiation. Deschutes County sheriffโs deputies and […]
Forward Progress and Upward Trends after Mayโs Real Estate Reports
After May’s real estate report, we’re starting to see some forward progress!
Another Bump in the Road
Decreased traffic resulting from COVID-19 could lead to delays in Bend’s road construction and maintenance
Raising the Bar
Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartendersโbut customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.
Unmasked Questions
With the rise of COVID-19 came the rise of misinformation. Scientific facts became topics of debate. โOne of my residents is heart broken that the country he fought for in WWII can’t manage to wear a mask for his safety.โ One of the most controversial topics in the current climate is mask wearing: should we […]
Sweet, Sweet Victory… Gardens
South County Gardening works alongside volunteers to bring fresh produce to those in need

