Adaptive Paddling Program Gets a Boost This summer, Travel Oregon awarded $6.2 million in grants to 65 projects across the state through their 2024-25 Competitive Grants Program. It’s not your typical tourism upgrades. The funding is going toward projects that help people who have often been left out of the travel experience, because of mobility […]
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New Mexico, Old Bend
Sol Verde remains a Bend classic
Central Oregon (and Bend in particular) has such an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the restaurant scene that it’s easy to take for granted the places that have been around for what feels like forever. So many new concepts and spaces open up every month that it feels like we’re always looking ahead […]
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Bend Police Department invites the community to National Night Out
The Bend Police Department looks forward to welcoming the Bend community at National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Bear Creek Elementary School. The event, Bend’s community night out, is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between the community and law enforcement. This […]
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Aren’t There Any Books for Teen Boys?
Here are some titles for young male readers
“My son doesn’t read anymore.” “My middle schooler needs more mature books, but I don’t know what to get him.” “Do you have anything that’s not a romance?” The challenge I encounter most often as a bookseller is recommendations for teen boys. As they age out of middle-grade (ages 9-12), it feels like all they […]
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Investigators Say Brush Fire in La Pine Was Human Caused
Deschutes County Sheriff’s are looking for
For the second time in recent weeks, a brush fire broke out near the transient camp on BLM land off Darlene Way and Rosland Road in La Pine. The Jolene Fire started around 2:40pm Wednesday, July 23rd. It was quickly contained thanks to the rapid response of Lt. Josh Spano, DCSO deputies, La Pine Fire […]
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It’s Time for Bend Real Estate Roundup!
As the local housing market cools, three pairs of hypothetical buyers, all with varying incomes and dreams, put their pluck and privilege to the test in an ever-competitive housing market
Welcome fans to an exciting make-believe game show — Bend Real Estate Roundup, where buyers navigate Bend’s housing market in hopes of the ultimate prize: somewhere to live! Time and time again, you’ve seen people win a three-bedroom golf community home — paid with cash in hand! You’ve also seen people buy their first starter […]
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Urgent Bottled Water Donations Needed Amid Summer Heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. To address this challenge, Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the community to donate bottled water and support its effort to combat hunger and homelessness. A Place at the […]
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Creative Connections
The Open Arts Center will serve teens and adults
The 10,000-square-foot building at 175 NE Greenwood Ave. in Bend that once housed City Thrift will be transformed into The Open Arts Center. The nonprofit is the vision of local artists Maija Kellner-Rode and Claire Brislin who’ve been planning it for two years. The unique concept will operate as a free creative community center for […]
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Two Necks Are Better Than One
Double neck guitar master Mark Kroos has two shows in Central Oregon
Mark Kroos is one of those guitarists who makes playing the guitar look so much easier than it actually is, and the way he plays the double neck guitar is more than a little mind blowing. He can play a piece like Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer” in a pianistic style, with one hand on one […]
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Horoscope Week of July 23, 2025
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I predict that your imminent future will be a ticklish and tricky but ultimately uplifting masterpiece. It will feature guest appearances by members of your private hall of fame, including one future luminary you have not yet fully appreciated. This epic series of adventures may begin when you are nudged to […]