Lifestyle

Workshops and talks this week in Central Oregon

Learn new skills and tips at wide-ranging classes and discussions this week in Central Oregon. Talk care and…

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Where to find live music in Central Oregon June 19-25: Thunderstorm Artis Band

Thursday 6/19 Derek Michael Marc: The local singer-songwriter will perform; 6-8 p.m.; Mountain Burger, 2747 NW Crossing Drive,…

Calendar

Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for June 19-25

Arts Thursday 6/19 Glass Open Studio: Come back and use our tools to practice what you learned with…

Entertainment

Ponderosa Players sold out its first three shows. ‘Guys and Dolls’ is next

Ponderosa Players, a Central Oregon youth theater company that launched in 2023, has performed its first three productions…

Business

Crooked River Roundup Week is loaded with events

A host of Western-themed events come to town June 24-28

Government

Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state…

Food and Drink

Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak

New state symbol honors Oregon ranchers after resolution passes both chambers   The Beaver State has officially added…

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Dropping In: Appreciating Brian Wilson — and his influence

The only good thing about losing our musical geniuses that I can think of is the way those…

Books

Memoir reveals one woman’s story of redemption while river running

River rafting guide Bridget Crocker released “The River’s Daughter” earlier this month, a debut memoir of how she…

Lifestyle

Portland wine club chooses Bend for expansion

In the town where beer is king, wine is trying to stake a claim. Already a crowded scene,…

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