Hydrants: They’re not just for dogs anymore! (OK, we know they never were…) A winter storm is headed our way again this weekโand with it, a call for help from Bend Fire and Rescue, asking you to keep the areas around hydrants free from snow. (And shoveling your sidewalks never hurts…) “Snow plows cannot always […]
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Love Trumps Hate Rally Draws a Crowd from Both Sides
A look inside Saturday’s rally both againstโand forโthe new President-Elect.
Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary Plan Approved by State
Today, Nov. 15, the City of Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion plan was approved by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation. The Urban Growth Boundary that Bend has today was first established in 1981 and has been amended since thenโbut this is the first comprehensive update to the plan. The plan will guide how […]
2016 Election Results & Central Oregon Ballot Dropoff Locations
Current Election Results: –Presidential Election Results –Statewide Election Results –Deschutes County Election Results Ballot dropoff locations, open till 8 pm Election Day: Deschutes Service Center: 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Drive-By Drop Site: 1340 NW Wall St., Bend Deschutes County Road Dept.: 61150 SE 27th St., Bend Redmond Public Library: 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond […]
Coyote Willow to Release New CD Raising the Barn
Bend, ORโThe Breedlove-sponsored bandโs new CD, โRaising the Barn,โ is the culmination of Coyote Willowโs experience taking to heart the guidance of their mentor, Lisa Lepine, to find their โauthentic authorityโ through connections with community and friends. This project has been a profound journey that is expressed in their songs about the various twists and […]
Dine Out to End Domestic Violence this Week at Strictly Organic & Cuppa Yo
Bend, ORโSometimes, making a difference is as easy as grabbing a cup of coffee or a tasty treat. As we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Strictly Organic Coffee and Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt are giving community members a simple and sweet way to support survivors of domestic violence. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Strictly Organic […]
Local Band Parlour Releases Second CD
Carol Sternkopf Photography Bend, OR โ Bend-based folk band Parlour is set to release an 8-song CD of original music called “Seeing the Elephant.” The CD release party is scheduled for October 26 from 7-10 pm in Father Lukeโs Room at McMenaminsโ Old St. Francis School in Bend. The event is free, open to the […]
NorthWest Crossing To Welcome Roundabout Books
BEND, ORโNorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use community on Bend, Oregonโs west side, will welcome a new bookstore and cafรฉ next week. Roundabout Books is a neighborhood bookstore founded by Bend resident Cassie Clemans, and will feature a carefully curated selection of books for all ages and a cafรฉ. In addition, the new shop will host a […]
Bird’s Eye View of the Source
The Historic District of Bend comes with many prosโbeing within walking distance to downtown and the Old Mill District and having a quaint charm. However, many residents often experience trials when trying to update their home or tear down an old shed, as there are strict City code requirements set in place for historical preservation. Many […]
Bend-La Pine Scores High on the SAT
When it comes to measures of school success, it’s not all about graduation rates. Markers such as SAT scores can also be an indication of students’ achievement โ and in the case of the students in the Bend-La Pine school district, SAT scores are trending high. According to information released by the Bend-La Pine School […]

