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Bend’s Mike Condon finally wins Pole Pedal Paddle; Bend’s Grace Perkins takes women’s race
Mike Condon has raced in the Pole Pedal Paddle 19 times, including 15 as an individual. He skipped ...
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This scenic Central Oregon waterfall hike has it all
The Waterfalls Loop Trail at the headwaters of the McKenzie River, a trail offering jaw-dropping views of Sahalie ...
Sports
Spectators’ guide for Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon’s signature multisport event
The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle can be just as challenging logistically as it is physically for participants in ...
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Award-winning season shaping up at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
On Monday, Central Oregon’s summer concert season unofficially kicks off with a show by folk singer James Taylor ...
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater: Here’s what you need to know before the show
Now that Hayden Homes Amphitheater has announced 50 shows for its 2025 concert season, it’s a good time ...
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Ethics commission opens investigation on Crook County High principal
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission opened an investigation into Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman, citing Huffman’s ...
High School
Oregon high school baseball state tournament bracketology 2025
We take a look at which teams are currently in position to make the postseason if the season ...
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27-year-old baker overcomes burnout, delivers artisanal Jewish baking to Bend
When Rachel L. Koch couldn’t find a Jewish bakery or deli after she moved to Bend in 2021, ...
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Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ...
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Spiceland opens in downtown Bend with authentic, elevated Indian cuisine
The restaurant space formerly home to Chomp Chomp in downtown Bend hasn’t changed drastically since the opening of ...
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Last year’s winners look to repeat in elite individual races of Pole Pedal Paddle
The elite individual winners from last year are back and looking to repeat as champions in the 47th ...
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Former Bend-La Pine Schools music teacher receives outpouring of support during sentencing for child sexual abuse
More than 20 people waited patiently at the Deschutes County Courthouse to appear for Erik Duane Ekstrom’s sentencing ...
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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp has changed the culture of the office, but can it withstand his Brady list betrayal?
Last year’s election for Deschutes County Sheriff was plagued with controversy from inside and outside the agency. Not ...
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COCC to dedicate revamped veterans center May 28
Central Oregon Community College will host a dedication event for the revamped Robert D. Maxwell Veterans Resource Center ...
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COCC to host health careers expo May 16
Central Oregon Community College is hosting a health careers expo 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 16 at ...
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Deschutes County allows RV rental housing on rural lands
Property owners in Deschutes County will now be able to rent out their Recreational Vehicles as housing, as ...
Entertainment
Dropping In: Taking the ride in a high-rise for seniors
Vacations can be many things — relaxing, adventurous, educational, recuperative. My week off in Chicago, during which my ...
Sports
Redmond wins all 10 of its IMC dual meets this season
They are single players by trade, but senior Brooklyn Lindsey and junior Bliss Stelzer have turned into a ...
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Vote for The Bulletin’s Athlete of the Week (May 5-10)
Here are the candidates for The Bulletin’s Athletes of the Week for May 5-10 as nominated by local ...
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Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn
More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional ...
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Central Oregon awaits fix to state transportation funding
As the 2025 Oregon legislative session races past the halfway mark, Central Oregon leaders have their eyes on ...
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Who might buy the Portland Trail Blazers? Here’s six potential bidders
With the announced sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, we take a look at some of the billionaires ...
Business
Updated: Amazon to build delivery hub in Redmond
Redmond will be the new home of a delivery hub for Amazon, the company announced Tuesday. The company ...
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BPRD to host park project days this summer
The Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting people to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with ...
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Paul Allen estate to sell Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale, the organization announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday ...