Serena Gordon was coming up to the halfway point of the Cascades High 100 bike race when she crashed. “I was on pace to beat my time from last year,” she said. “I don’t remember crashing at all, but from what I can piece together, I probably washed my tire out in a loose corner […]
Bend News
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Side Notes 8/3-8/10
“Safe” Passageway Reopens for Floaters at Bend Whitewater Park Bend river floaters might not be sure what to call the former Colorado Dam “Safe” Passage yet (Whitewater Park Passageway?), but they sure know how to take advantage of it. An estimated 5,000 visitors and locals alike negotiated the passageway channel at the Bend Whitewater Park […]
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When Things Go Terribly Wrong
The man accused of killing Kaylee Sawyer studied criminology and is married to a cop. So what prompted his alleged crime spree?
As friends and family of 23-year old Kaylee Sawyer try to make sense of her death, allegedly by 31-year-old Central Oregon Community College security guard Edwin Lara, a forensic psychologist says many questions may never be fully answered. Questions linger as the investigation into last week’s bizarre crime unfolds. Why would Lara—who is married to […]
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“Hell Week” in Paradise
OSU football comes to Bend
The Oregon State University football team will be packing up its gear and bussing out to spend a week in Bend. For the Beavers, the first week of August practice, “Hell Week,” as it is commonly referred to, will be spent in paradise. With their home field undergoing significant renovations, a new, temporary practice location […]
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Canine Justice League
Super Heroes for Super Dogs
They aren’t super human. They can’t fly or stop speeding bullets. They don’t wear capes—but they should. When it comes to dogs and their owners, three nonprofit organizations deserve a high five—or a high paw, that is. DogPAC, Fences For Fido, and Battle Buddies of Central Oregon have displayed super human powers throughout Bend and the surrounding […]
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Four Years of Groggin’ On
Dogs give a “paws up” for their own special brew
Daniel Keeton is a busy man. In addition to brewing for Boneyard Beer—helping produce the RPM IPA that keeps the Pacific Northwest running—he’s been operating Dawg Grog for the past four years, ensuring that dogs across the USA can safely enjoy the miracles of fermentation with their human companions. “Starting the business took some time […]
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When Things Get Hairy
Local Veterinarians Discuss Common and Uncommon Cases
Spend any time in Bend, and you’ll realize it’s jam-packed with adventure-seekers and their dogs. Sometimes, those adventures go awry for our furry friends, leading to an emergency visit to one of Bend’s many veterinarian clinics. Local veterinarians say dog emergencies tend to be seasonal: mushroom toxicity in the early spring, cheatgrass and heat exhaustion […]
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Disjecta: A Biennial of Contemporary Art 2016
Founded in 2010, the Portland Biennial, Disjecta, is one of the largest nonprofit art exhibitions around. Centralized in Portland but taking place all over the state, the two-month gala features 34 contemporary artists across 25 venues in 13 Oregon communities. At North Portland’s Disjecta Contemporary Art Center, curator Michelle Grabner exhibits 106 artists (including the […]
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Flying Dogs, Destiny, and a Show Dog Lovers will Never Forget
J.D. Platt’s K9 Kings Flying Dog Show
J.D. Platt is best known as the man with the high-flying dogs and the only human performer in K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, but his experience in the entertainment industry started long before his canine companions came along. As a former professional snowboarder, Platt spent his younger years shredding the slopes at Mt. Bachelor, entertaining […]
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Bend’s Dog Parks
By Bella the Dog | As Told to Russ Axon
Hi! My name is Bella. I am a dog! A miniature Australian shepherd dog to be specific. I am 56 years old! (Russ: That’s eight in human years.) I have lived in Bend my whole life, and I love it here! The blue sky, the gray grass, the nice people at the toy store who […]
