Author: Janay Wright | The Bulletin

Janay Wright writes about food, events and the outdoors for The Bulletin. As the company’s Audience Engagement and Features Reporter since 2021, she also runs The Bulletin’s Instagram account, @bendbulletin. Read her work in The Bulletin’s free print GO Magazine or stay in the know on Instagram. And if you’re not sure where to eat in town, she likely has a recommendation.

She can be reached at 541-383-0304 or janay.wright@bendbulletin.com.

Lifestyle

Here’s what you need to know about the Deschutes County Fair baking contest

Fairgoers focused solely on carnival rides, cotton candy, concerts, and circus acts are overlooking a significant aspect of ... Read more

Lifestyle

Free four-part series delves into the history of the timber industry

A four-part lecture series at Prineville's Bowman Museum commences Thursday, focusing on the history of the timber industry. ... Read more

Entertainment

Bend’s Old Mill District gears up for a new tradition with the Classic Cruz car show

Glittering chrome and revving engines will mark the banks of the Deschutes River Saturday, with the first Old ... Read more

Explore

Step into the world of alpacas at Crescent Moon Ranch

A baby alpaca rested under the shade of a tree with its legs folded underneath its small body, ... Read more

Food and Drink

Brazilian cheesy goodness is available in Oregon grocery stores

Sandwiched between ready-made products in a freezer aisle at Market of Choice are bags of Bela Baker’s authentic ... Read more

Lifestyle

Bend artist inspires young minds at First Friday Art Walk

The three-day Summer Festival will kick off with Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk. Since the Fourth of July ... Read more

Explore

79-year-old paddler embarks on 1,000-mile paddling trips around the world

When David H. Scott shares tales of the life he’s lived over the last 79 years, he’s often ... Read more

Food and Drink

Bo’s underwent an identity shift to stay in business. Now it’s a bagel shop

Formerly known as Bo’s Falafel Bar, the homegrown Bend restaurant has dropped the last two words of its ... Read more

Food and Drink

Bend’s Flights Wine Bar wins first Wine Spectator award

Wine Spectator announced the winners of the 2025 restaurant awards, three of which reside in Central Oregon: Flights ... Read more

Explore

There’s something for every pup at Bend’s 9 dog parks

Bend has nine dog parks that allow ample space for canines to play and run free. These off-leash areas ... Read more

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