Bend bars, brewpubs expect busy St. Patrick’s Day — it’s March Madness, too
St. Patrick’s Day coincides with the start of March Madness, so busy times are expected at Bend’s sports bars and brewpubs, now that the mask mandate…
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Murals brighten, inspire at homeless shelter in NE Bend
Three local artists bring paintings and messages of beauty and hope in artwork installed Tuesday on the exterior wall of the Shepherd’s House…
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SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle needs volunteers for its 44th race
The annual May event in Bend needs upwards of 300 volunteers to put on the…
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C. Oregonians join in virtual training for mentors to help veterans in court system
Central Oregonians in various locations took part in a virtual training session Tuesday to prepare mentors for veterans facing criminal charges. For…
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Governor’s Conference on Tourism underway in Sunriver; busier summer expected
Ahead of a busier summer as COVID cases fall and restrictions end, Oregon’s tourism industry representatives have gathered at Sunriver Resort this…
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NE Bend’s Shoe Inn closing after 32 years as owners retire
The Shoe Inn, which opened at NE Bend’s Forum Shopping Center in 1990, is holding a retirement sale this week, but a new shoe store will open nearby…
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Lucky Horseshoe Storage update: Nearly 100 units’ belongings still unclaimed
An update on the Lucky Horseshoe Storage facility acquired by ODOT for a highway project, without the owner providing a list of customers. The agency…
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Bend’s Choose Joy Foundation holds bi-weekly fundraiser to support children
The Choose Joy Foundation is working to continue their efforts in helping kids affected by parents with substance abuse. They hold a fundraising…
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GOP candidate for governor Bridget Barton meets Central Oregonians in Redmond
Bridget Barton, who considers herself a Republican outsider, is one of a crowded field of about 40 people running to be the next governor of Oregon.…
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Annual Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show comes to a close in Redmond
Sunday was the fourth and final day of the annual Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. A couple…
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EDCO Pub Talks bring businesspeople together; next one coming up March 24
The March Pub Talk is right around the corner, scheduled for Thursday, March 24th at 5pm at Silver Moon Brewing. It’s a networking event that brings…
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First Sisters Lucky Leprechaun Walk/Run brought out the green — and the sun
Many people lined up at the starting line Saturday in Sisters for the Lucky Leprechaun Walk/Run This was the first Lucky Leprechaun event and $5 of…
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People hit slopes at Mt. Bachelor for ‘Ski for All’ event
Mt. Bachelor had their 5th annual Ski for All event from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. It was to raise money to support the mission of Oregon Adaptive…
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Many Central Oregonians ditch the masks on the day state mandate is lifted
Oregon and Washington are among the last states to lift the mask requirements as Covid-19 cases decline sharply. Oregon’s mask mandate ended just…
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State boys 6A tourney: Tualatin ends Summit’s bid for perfect season, 66-49
Summit made it all the way to the championship game, but finishes the season 27-1 and is the only Bend school to ever finish top two in the 6A state…
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