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Where to find live music in Central Oregon June 5-11: Bend Pride Afterparty

Thursday 6/5 Shine Sweet Moon: The freak folk and Americana band will perform; 4:30 p.m.; Austin Mercantile, 19570…

Government

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…

Hiking

History seeps through at Lava Beds National Monument

As I stood alone on Hospital Rock at Lava Beds National Monument, the wind whipping my hair around…

Celia Hess, center, is seated with her sons, Kenny Howes on left and Adam Hawes, right.

Bend

Family sues Bend care facility for $17 million after woman dies of heat stroke

The family of the woman who died last summer after sweltering in the outdoor courtyard of a Bend…

Lifestyle

Urban riders unite at inaugural cargo bike show

In celebration of the versatility and joy of cargo bikes, the inaugural Coffee & Cargo Bike show will…

Food and Drink

Sisters Coffee Annex offers a new spot to caffeinate in Bend’s Old Mill District

Those milling through the Old Mill District may notice that the Maker’s Shed has a new occupant. It’s…

Food and Drink

Americana announces grand opening of its restaurant in downtown Bend

Americana opens Saturday on Bond Street in the historic Downing Hotel in downtown Bend.

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Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends set to rock The Capitol

Conan Neutron is a cool name — it evokes power and strength, fusion and combustibility, heavy vibes and…

Music

Hear the unique sounds of Quiet Winter and Brass Jaguar at Silver Moon

We talk a lot about rock groups and jam bands and country acts in this section, because those…

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Dropping In: The gift of crummy first jobs — learning what you don’t want to do

Somehow, because of the way the stars aligned, all three of my daughters are graduating from college in…

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