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Behind the scenes at favorite parks and trails

Julie Brown, community engagement director for Bend Park and Recreation District, shares behind the scenes information about her…

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Jane Kirkpatrick heads west to the coast in new series

Popular Central Oregonian and New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick has the first of a new historical…

Health

Oregon offering emergency kits, power stations to older adults, people with disabilities

The Oregon Department of Human Services is offering free emergency kits and power stations for older adults and…

Health

St. Charles Madras listed as ‘at risk’ amid Medicaid cut concerns

St. Charles Madras was among four Oregon hospitals on a list of 300 rural hospitals deemed at risk…

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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,…

Music

 A.C. Sapphire brings mystical folk-pop to Silver Moon

Last I heard, A.C. Sapphire was based in Portland, but who knows if that’s true right now. The…

Parks

When being friendly goes wrong at a Bend skatepark

At a recent cookout I went to, a woman complained how her dad now gets into conversations wherever…

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…

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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…

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Outdoor events include birding, table tennis

Get outside this week with a variety of outdoor learning activities and games. Learn how to weave a…

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