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Local Love: Q/A with Frontwoman and Songwriter Linda Quon

After decades in supporting roles, Linda Quon is stepping forward to front her first band, Linda Quon & Hello Trouble
by Katey Trnka

You might not have heard of Linda Quon & Hello Trouble yet, but if you’re at all familiar with the local music scene, you’ve probably heard the frontwoman’s voice. Linda Quon has been a frequent player since moving to Bend from the San Fernando Valley in 2005, offering vocal harmonies in folk-inspired bands like Parlour, […]

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Coffee Pages

Coffee Talk
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By Brian Yaeger It’s not quite as high as the number of local breweries, but Bend’s roasteries number in the double digits. And no, that’s not counting the number of coffee shops that utilize beans from separate roasting companies. Catching up with a few owners offers a slice of life in Bend coffee culture as […]

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Empire For Sale

Dr. Robert Pamplin concedes he raided his employees’ pension fund. Properties all over Oregon will now be sold so he can pay back tens of millions of dollars.
by Nigel Jaquiss, Oregon Journalism Project

Efforts are underway, the Oregon Journalism Project has learned, to unwind one of the great timber fortunes in the state — at the order of the federal government. On Dec. 26, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr., 83, settled a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations he treated his company’s pension fund […]

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Step Into Winter: Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike with Think Wild

Join Think Wild for a winter hike combining snowshoeing and wildlife education
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Outdoor enthusiasts in Bend are always looking for their next adventure. During the winter, snowshoeing offers a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for fresh air, exercise or a deeper connection with nature, snowshoeing checks all the boxes. Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and habitat conservation organization, is […]

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Redmond Library Set to Open Jan. 27

Library officials offer a look inside the newly built facility
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After years of anticipation, the Redmond Library will officially open to the public on Jan. 27. Ahead of its grand opening, the Deschutes Public Library provided a look at the new 40,000-square-foot library, which offers up a variety of fresh amenities for the community. The new library is intended to serve as a community hub […]

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Shook Twins: Separate but Connected

After 36 years of close partnership, the sisters harmoniously navigate the intentional space between them
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Sisters Katelyn and Laurie Shook have spent more time together than most siblings. While the identical twins from Sandpoint, Idaho, are best known for weaving vocal harmonies and plucked banjo strings into their own idiosyncratic brand of danceable folk-pop as the eponymous Shook Twins, they are not as inseparable today as they’ve been for the […]

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Why a Float in a Pod Might Reduce Anxiety

ChillWell in Bend offers the region’s only commercially available reduced sensory stimulation tanks, and the health claims are many
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The start of a new year brings resolutions aplenty. Among the top for many is focusing on health by eating cleaner and moving more, but a recently opened spot in Bend offers a lower bar to entry for health and wellness — floating away built-up stress, anxiety and troubles one hour at a time. ChillWell […]

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Meeting Your Financial Goals in 2025

As the new year begins, get some tips on reaching financial goals
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It’s no secret that the cost of living in Central Oregon is high and continues to grow. As many individuals hope to start the new year off with fresh financial goals, local financial advisor Emma James with Rosell Wealth Management shared some tips to help individuals reach those objectives. Take Inventory According to James, financial […]

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Respiratory Illnesses Rise in Central Oregon

Deschutes County Health Department notes spikes in flu and whooping cough positivity in December
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This week, the Deschutes County Health Department noted an upward trend in cases of the flu and whooping cough in Central Oregon, compared to previous years. Deschutes County Public Health program manager Dr. Rita Bacho shared the department’s most recent data on respiratory illnesses, along with vaccination rate trends in Central Oregon. The most recent […]

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Crave Bend: A Resolution-Friendly, Artisan Kitchen

Bowls, tacos, margaritas and mocktails for fresh seekers
by Skylor Young

Most of the time, New Year’s resolutions calling for healthier food and drink consumption require us to give up what we love and replace it with… well, the rest of this sentence is usually the reason why we give up on resolutions. It’s difficult to find alternatives that satisfyingly fill in the gaps where greasy, […]

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