Bo’s Falafel Bar on SW Century Drive has been a bright spot in Bend’s culinary scene for the past several years, dishing out golden falafel and good vibes in equal measure. But starting June 4, the local favorite is pivoting — literally and deliciously. The eatery is rebranding as Bo’s Bagels, marking the end of […]
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CHOW Burger is Back!
Two years after closing, the restaurant returns in a new location
After closing during the pandemic, CHOW Burger is making a comeback. Originally located near The Lot, the burger joint has re-opened inside CHOW on Newport Avenue in the evenings. Owner David Touvell says the menu is the same as before with burgers, fries and milkshakes. CHOW Burger is currently open 4:30-9pm Wednesday through Sunday, but […]
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Americana Goes Brick-and-Mortar with Bigger Menu, Same Prices
Beloved food cart, serving up smash burgers, is set to open its new downtown location on May 31
A popular food truck known for its mouthwatering smash burgers is opening a new location in downtown Bend. Americana, which currently operates its truck at local food cart pod, The Podski, is opening a brick-and-mortar burger shop in the former Seven Nightclub spot on Bond Street. It’ll offer classic burgers and a variety of fan-favorite specials […]
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The Gay Show
The Bend Comedy Festival’s Queer comedy showcase will dish up plenty of LGBTQ sass, yuks
Did comedian Jamie Shriner ever tell you about the time she put gum in her older sister’s hair, right before the pair were set to audition for a production of “Beauty and the Beast”? And the crazy part? By the end of this funny-ass anecdote, Shriner, astoundingly, isn’t the villain. “That’s another one of those […]
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Bias In Our Backyard
Reported stats on bias crimes in Central Oregon are still fresh. Here’s what we know so far.
He was an Immigration & Customs Enforcement agent. Or that’s at least what the uniformed man said when he boarded a Cascade East Transit bus at the Hawthorne Station in Bend on April 28. He walked down the aisle, asked passengers their immigration status and rummaged through one passenger’s bag. Then he left. An hour […]
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June Pride
Many local events throughout the month
Each June, Pride Month is a time to celebrate diversity, equality and inclusion, but it’s historic roots were mired in rage. On June 28, 1969, riots began in New York City after a police raid on a gay bar. A year later, the first Pride marches were held in four cities. Pride Month was officially […]
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Inaugural Bend Blues Fest
The longest day of the year will jam into the night
This year the summer solstice will be filled with the blues. Silver Moon Brewing is hosting its first Bend Blues Fest on June 21. Two outdoor stages will feature a lineup of local musicians starting at 2pm. Last October, Silver Moon launched a monthly Blues Revival after a regular performer at Sunday night open mic […]
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Horoscope Week of May 29, 2025
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are now highly attuned to subtle energies, subliminal signals, and hidden agendas. No one in your sphere is even half as sensitive as you are to the intriguing mysteries that are unfolding beneath the visible surface. This may be a bit unsettling, but it’s a key asset. Your ability to […]
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Letters to the Editor
Fix Our Forest Act is Misguided Having lived most of my adult life between Central Oregon and California, I’m no stranger to the devastating impact of wildfires on our homes, health, and communities. These fires have intensified as policy makers fail to implement crucial climate change mitigation measures. The proposed Fix Our Forest Act (FOFA) […]
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Second Annual Oregon Gin Festival
Event organizers say there will be "killer cocktails"
The Oregon Gin Festival returns for its second year. Oregon Spirit Distillers on NE First Street in Bend is hosting the event on June 7. It’s an opportunity to sample products or sip a cocktail. Fifteen local distilleries are participating. Attendees can taste a variety of gin flavors and create what’s being described as a […]
