As thousands of people head to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Fairwell Festival, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Oregon State Police (OSP), and Redmond Police Department are reminding drivers and festivalgoers to plan ahead, travel safely, and celebrate responsibly. With large crowds expected for the popular music event, local and state […]
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Breeze Airways Announces New Service to Burbank-Hollywood, Calif. and Las Vegas from Redmond-Bend
Fares Start From $49* One Way
Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier connecting underserved cities across the U.S., today announced that it will be bringing its affordable, accessible air service to Redmond-Bend on March 13 with new nonstop service from Redmond-Bend to Burbank-Hollywood and Las Vegas, and one stop/no change of plane BreezeThru service to Provo-Salt Lake City. “Breeze is known for its convenient, affordable flights, […]
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Deschutes County Overdose Prevention Strategist Named Bloomberg Health Fellow
Ana Woodburn will earn a Master of Public Health degree
Deschutes County Health Services is proud to announce that Ana Woodburn, an Overdose Prevention and Response Strategist, has been named a 2025 Bloomberg American Health Fellow. She is one of 60 fellows selected from across the United States. Ana has worked as a health educator and an overdose prevention and response strategist for County Health […]
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Making Music & Engaging the Community
Breedlove Guitar’s new owners want to stoke the acoustic magic By Richard Sitts
There’s some big news regarding one of the best-kept secrets in Bend. A legendary, low profile company that has been making acoustic guitars by hand since 1990 now has a Nashville connection. Two Old Hippies Guitars, LLC, the parent company of Breedlove and Bedell Guitars, has announced the completed sale of the company to Nashville-based […]
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Penelope Road – On the Cusp of a Magnificent Story
The best band you may not have heard of… yet
With talent beyond their young 20-something years and immense passion for their craft, it feels as though this Atlanta-based five-piece band will soon reach a level of fame that few musicians attain. A listen to their most recent releases, “Out Tonight” and “Flowers (Carry Me Home)” shows their skill as songwriters, singers (the band features […]
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Horoscope Week of July 17, 2025
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ancient beekeepers in Anatolia carved hives directly into rock faces, coaxing honey from the cliffs. This practice was designed to protect bees from harsh weather and predators while maximizing honey production. The bees adapted well to their unusual homes. I suspect, Cancerian, that in the coming weeks, your sweetness and bounty […]
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Dropkick Murphys Won't Fight You, But Will Call Out Any Red Hats
A night of rowdy Celtic punk is blowing into Bend along with Bad Religion
Dropkick Murphys is bringing its bagpipe fracas to Hayden Homes Amphitheater. I spoke with lead guitarist and songwriter Tim Brennan about writing polemical music in a polarized climate, the responsible way to mosh in the pit, and when you should bet all your money on the Red Sox. the Source: Dropkick Murphys released a new […]
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Letters to the Editor 07/17/2025
Time for tort reform In response to Peter Maden’s article about Oregon ski resorts and how Oregon is close to becoming uninsurable (“Oregon Ski Resort Operations Hang in the Balance” 7/1), I have a suggestion that is way overdue: widespread and dramatic tort reform. I flatly reject trial lawyer Joe Piucci’s assertion that SB 1196 […]
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Building an Off-Grid Home
Lessons from Central Oregon
The dream of building an off-grid home has captured the imaginations of many people, promising independence, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature. But if there’s one truth we’ve learned firsthand from building our off-grid home in Central Oregon, it’s this: it’s a rewarding journey, but far from simple, and almost always more expensive and […]
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The Medicine Cabinet Within: Cardiovascular Health
Heart, Mind and Body
For over a hundred years heart disease has consistently been the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, it accounted for approximately 22% of all American deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The reasons for this are complex, on one hand having to do with the fact that other endemic […]
