As a real estate agent here in Central Oregon, my mission extends far beyond just opening doors to beautiful homes and offering local advice. It’s about expertly guiding you through the intricate journey of homeownership, a path where understanding and strategically utilizing various loan programs is crucial to getting your sale done. This is where […]
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Savage in Bend
The Museum of Wonders
If you’ve driven down Division Street in Bend and found your eyes drawn to the unique stone-clad building that seems to shimmer with embedded treasures, you’re not alone. Local resident Marc S. recently asked, “There’s a cool building on Division Street that stands out with all sorts of rocks on it. Can you give some […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Cravings Change, Love Doesn’t
Bo’s Gets a Glow-Up
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 […]
Posted inMusic
Sting 3.0
An Englishman in Bend
Sting kicked off a two-night stop in Bend with an SOS from “Message in a Bottle.” With no opening act, the legend stepped onto the stage at 7:14pm Sunday, May 25. For nearly two and a half hours, he sang 18 of his greatest hits plus an encore. Sting 3.0 is a trio. The 17-time Grammy […]
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Family Sues After Heat-Related Death at Bend Senior Care Facility
Staff left a heavily dressed woman outside on a blazing August day.
The estate of Celia Lenore Hess, who died after being left out in the sun at a Bend memory care facility on a blazing hot day last August, has filed a wrongful death suit against the facility’s owner, Dallas-based Frontier Senior Living. The Kafoury & McDougal firm filed the lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court […]
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East Side Intersection to Close for Roundabout Construction
Work will be done in two phases
Construction is scheduled to begin on a new roundabout which will close an intersection in northeast Bend starting June 2. The work will be done at the intersection of Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road and Purcell Boulevard. Drivers should expect delays and detours. The city of Bend says the project will also provide safer connections […]
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Kotek is Reluctant to Mirror California Proposal to Reduce Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants
Kotek is also unwilling to gamble on what Medicaid changes Congress might pass.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told reporters Monday afternoon she would be very reluctant to follow the lead of her fellow Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who last week proposed reducing his state’s spending on health care for undocumented immigrants. In a May 14 budget message, The New York Times reported, Newsom proposed halting new sign-ups […]
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A Nice Place to Visit
But nobody’s minding the state agency that promotes Oregon tourism.
During commercial breaks this television season, viewers were likely to spy a Muppet-like beaver leading delighted visitors on a snowshoe hike past Mount Hood or singing the benefits of fishing guides while flycasting in pristine Oregon waters. These jaunty scenes, produced by award-winning Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy, grab the attention but are also somewhat puzzling […]
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Local Weather Services Set to Take a Hit Following Staff Cuts
The National Weather Service will drop around-the-clock operations in several parts of the U.S.— including the office serving Central Oregon
Job reductions within the National Weather Service could impact offices across the country, including an office that covers weather forecasting for Central Oregon. The job cuts – a result of efforts from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the federal government — could result in a loss of round-the-clock staffing for offices including […]
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Updated: Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp May Lose Police Certifications For Life
A state police committee voted for lifetime revocation; final decision will be made July 27
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp experienced his latest setback May 22, when a state police policy committee voted unanimously to recommend a lifetime revocation of his police certifications to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training board. The board will review and vote July 27 on whether to take the committee’s […]
