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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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: 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 […]
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Source Warmup
Quick news for Central Oregon
Wildfire Roundup The Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked for two wildfires burning in Central Oregon. The Act has been invoked six times so far this wildfire season. The Cram Fire was reported at 5:30pm Sunday, July 13, north of Madras on Highway 97, south of the juncture with Highway 293. Gusty winds and hot […]
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Pho Viet's Makeover
The Third Street location has been untouched since opening 15 years ago.
We’re always looking out for the locals,” said Lisa Nguyen, co-owner of Pho Viet & Café, along with her husband, Son. Since buying the restaurant in December 2022, the Nguyens have not regretted the nearly half million-dollar investment. “It’s been a very fortunate decision, no regrets. It’s a nice community, the locals are so nice, […]
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Old Mill Expansion
More shopping, more restaurants and nine apartment units are planned
The Old Mill District, known for shops, galleries and restaurants, is adding apartment rentals to its portfolio. In September, construction will get underway to prepare the ground for three new buildings at the northern end of the shopping center. Building X will be 8,700 square feet along the riverfront trail, across from Pastini’s, where the […]
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Support Local Veterans at the Cascades of Bend Food Drive
Cascades of Bend invites the community to take part in a special event that gives back to those who’ve served our country. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, residents of Bend and the surrounding areas can show their support for local Veterans by participating in a Drive-Through Food Drive benefiting Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO). This convenient, […]