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The title of this piece was a common statement back in the ’70s and ’80s, when NASA was doing all it could to place men and machinery in space. It also became a common statement for all kinds of problems in our society—and now I use it to bring attention to a problem that people […]
In the wake of recent studies that show adolescents’ sleep patterns change and trend toward a later bedtime, district officials are considering changing start times for Bend-La Pine Schools. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “Biological sleep patterns shift toward later times for both sleeping and waking during adolescence—meaning it is natural to not be […]
We interrupt your workday with this very important message. There’s a rescued otter pup that needs your help…choosing a name. Before your creative juices start flowing, keep in mind it’s not an entirely open-ended question. The fine folks at the Oregon Zoo have narrowed it down to three options. “A lot of the animals here […]
It’s that time of the year, when we take a look at the culinary landscape and fill you in on what’s hot and who’s got it, for our annual Dining Guide. But this year, in addition to naming a Restaurant of the Year and Rookie of the Year, we’re introducing two new categories of recognition—Food […]
Remember when we told you about the results of a recent DHM Research survey showing how Bendites feel about living and working in Bend? Well, the City is gearing up for the next iteration of that survey. If your perspective wasn’t represented, head on over and share your thoughts about the general quality of life […]
Bend has gained a bit of a reputation as a destination for bike-lovers. But biking is a broad category, including a wide range of recreational styles as well as commuting. Each type of cyclist has different habits, preferences and, dare we say, a different personalities. One thing we’ve noticed is that there seems to be […]
On the whole, Bend residents are happy with their quality of life, according to a 2015 survey conducted by DHM Research. The results of the survey, which polled 400 Bendites by cell phone and landline, were presented during a work session at last night’s City Council meeting. They revealed a general upward trend in many […]
We want to know how you feel about the hot-button issues of the day. That, and polls are a great way to kill time and make fun graphs! You may have noticed the results in this week’s issue of our recent poll on the Grand Jury decision not to indict the police officer who shot […]
The City of Bend is in the process of revising its Urban Growth Boundary plan and wants feedback from the community. If you can’t make it to public meetings to share your view, there’s a handy online survey just waiting for your big feelings. (Or small feelings—the city says you can spend two minute to […]
These guys take a survey to see if the mistletoe tradition is still alive. The results are classic. Check it out!
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