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Five Must-See Local Shows In 2020
Music fans—now is the time clear your calendars and get your ducks in a row
Well guys, it’s officially 2020. A new year and a new decade is upon us—so we might as well enjoy ourselves, right? The year 2019 brought a lot of great shows to Central Oregon (The Roots, The Wood Brothers, Bone Thugs n Harmony and Langhorne Slim, just to name a few), but it’s never too […]
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Blogfoot: Introducing “Expedition Bigfoot”
An episode one recap of the Travel Channel’s “Expedition Bigfoot,” set in Central Oregon
The Travel Channel’s latest docuseries is set in Central Oregon. Filmed in an “undisclosed, remote location” that looks to be near the Ochoco National Forest, based on graphics used in the show, the theme of this series is centered around finding Bigfoot. Easier said than done. Appropriately titled “Expedition Bigfoot,” the show is bringing the […]
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New Redmond Hotel Opens Friday
Downtown hotel will serve as an anchor for the city’s ongoing revitalization
Following two years of renovations by Soul Community Planet, the downtown Redmond hotel will officially open December 6 as the SCP Redmond. The hotel features 49 rooms and suites, coworking spaces, a rooftop garden and conservatory, fitness center and a variety of food and beverage venues, such as the Provisions Market. “The vision of Soul […]
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Bend Park and Recreation District Looks to Fill Board Vacancy
Board member Lauren Sprang announced her resignation this week
Effective November 19, Bend Park and Recreation District announced the resignation of board member Lauren Sprang. Sprang was originally elected to the board in in May of 2017—which means BPRD is looking for someone to fill the vacancy for her term, ending on June 30, 2021. “My time serving on the board has been a […]
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Representing Bend on “Jeopardy!”
When to watch Rachel Lindgren in the Tournament of Champions
The Tournamne
Posted inOutside
An Uphill Battle
Biking to help fight cancer with the Oregon Cancer Bike Out
It’s no secret: Central Oregonians love to mountain bike. Putting those tires on a good piece of trail can be euphoric for people. On Oct. 5, bike lovers will get the chance to hit some of the best trails in the area and even ride for a good cause: fighting cancer. “When you’re affected—either you’re […]
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A Valuable Commodity
How the beaver contributed to Oregon becoming a state
Three species of rodents on our planet have had more impact on the welfare of Man than all the horses, chickens and cattle combined. One is a native to North America—the North American Beaver, Castor canadensis, another beaver native to Eurasia, Castor fiber, and the Norway Rat, Rattus norvegius. The beaver helped Native Americans and […]
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Bend Man Wins Megabucks Jackpot
Stu MacDonald beat cancer twice. Winning the lottery is just icing on the cake.
A Bend cancer survivor wins the Oregon Megabucks $4.6 million jackpot.
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Timing is Everything
Determining the right time to buy or sell
The most-asked question real estate professionals hear is always centered around timing and when is the right time to buy or sell. Buyers are always anticipating and hoping for the next recession or wishing for lower prices while sellers want to know the most advantageous time to put their home on the market in order […]