There’s a lot going on in Central Oregon to pay attention to. The Bulletin can help with that.

Becoming a subscriber to The Bulletin unlocks full access to our journalism and online offerings, including perks such as being able to read the digital replica of the print paper and local, unique “subscriber exclusive” stories. 

Our journalists are working daily to inform and explain the important issues affecting your community. Our experienced sports staff is reporting on area high school sports performance. It’s not all just serious news. Our staff also uncovers food and drink options, outdoor adventures and things to do around Deschutes County. 

When you subscribe to The Bulletin, you not only get award-winning coverage, you play a vital role in supporting local, trusted journalism.

Here are six reasons you will benefit from being a subscriber of The Bulletin.

1. Stay connected to what’s happening in Central Oregon

Subscribers have unlimited access to our journalism. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to view our in-depth news and accountability reporting, along with the best local recommendations on where to eat, drink and play  around town. Our journalists are covering local government, the impacts of growth, business happenings, school news and high school sports to ensure you always know what’s happening. 

Logged in users with active subscriptions will only occasionally hit the login screen. 

2. Take the news with you with our mobile app

Subscribers have unlimited access to The Bulletin News & eEdition app. Our mobile app for Android and iPhone can be personalized to your liking  — save stories you like, adjust the text size for your eyes or select your favorite sections to show first.

Our app allows you to choose your own display option, easily share articles via email, link or social media and receive news alerts.

Wherever you are, your mobile device can access today’s Central Oregon news, special sections, comics and photos. 

3. News you need in your inbox

Pick from The Bulletin’s suite of topical newsletters to get curated news in your email inbox. You can receive the top articles in your email each day in the form of the Daily Headlines newsletter, complete with photos and article summaries. Subscribers can click through to the full articles straight from the email. We also offer subscribers exclusive news that introduces you to our journalists and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the top stories and how your subscription helps fund our journalism.

The newsletters share the newsroom’s most recent work on topics including:

• Breaking news alerts: When critical news happens, the Bulletin brings it straight to you to keep you informed.
• Daily Headlines: Start every day with essential Central Oregon news.
• Editor’s Desk: Bulletin Editor Gerry O’Brien discusses the newsroom’s inner workings in this weekly newsletter.
• Explore Central Oregon: A weekly hiking, biking and outdoor recreation to keep your active lifestyle fresh and adventurous.
• Music, Arts and Culture: Get the weekly scoop on the local scene from Bulletin entertainment reporters.
• Oregon Capital Insider: The best independent source of news and analysis of Oregon state government delivered to your inbox weekly.
• Obituaries: Daily obituaries from Central Oregon
• The Bulletin eEdition: Daily digital delivery of The Bulletin eEdition

4. Access the the eEdition, a digital replica of the print edition

Only subscribers have access to The Bulletin’s eEditions  —  electronic copies of the print editions and special sections, so you can read the paper on the go, without having to wait until it’s delivered. With the eEdition, available at www.bendbulletin.com/eedition and through our app, you can page through The Bulletin exactly as it appears in print. 

With subscriber access to The Bulletin’s eEditions, you can download a PDF copy of a story, a page or a whole section. You can choose to read it in the newspaper format, or click on a story and read it separately. You can change the text size to make it a pleasant reading experience. You can translate the story into more than 10 different languages.

You’ll also have unlimited access to all of the special publications The Bulletin publishes, including GO!, our entertainment section, TV Screen Time and Parade Magazine, as well as annual special sections and advertising circulars.

5. Only subscribers can play our puzzles, games

The Bulletin’s Puzzles & Games page offers challenging interactive puzzles that keep your brain sharp. All the puzzles are interactive and you can play them on your mobile device. Subscribers have unlimited access to:

• Five different crossword puzzles, including the LA Times and Jumble crosswords
• Classic and Killer Sudoku puzzles
• Logic puzzles Hitori and Futoshiki

6. Read national finance and sports news from SI, The Street

As a subscriber, you can read Sports Illustrated stories or finance news from The Street right on bendbulletin.com. 

From the iconic Sports Illustrated, get up-to-minute coverage of all national and college sports.

From The Street, you’ll get financial news that moves markets, award-winning stock analysis, market data and investment ideas.

So, how do I get a subscription?

We have several subscription offers throughout the year. Visit our subscription page, www.bendbulletin.com/subscribe-now, to see the current deals on becoming a subscriber of The Bulletin. 

I’m a subscriber, but how do I get digital access?

If you’re already a subscriber, you’ll have to sign in at www.bendbulletin.com/users/admin to register your account to access your unlimited digital benefits.