- Bend addiction treatment nonprofit founder accused of stealing $300,000
- Arnold Irrigation patrons wait for water as district makes system repairs
- ‘Expect Fentanyl’ campaign to make Oregonians more aware of drug's dangers
- BYOB: Bring your own bike to Bike Night in Bend
- COCC annual salmon bake to be held May 18
- First direct flight from Redmond to Dallas takes off, opening 271 connecting routes
- Irrigation districts team up to raise awareness for water conservation, piping projects
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- Where to find live music in Central Oregon May 9-15: Appaloosa; The Gypsy Travellers
- We asked what restaurant Bend needs most. Here's what you told us.
- What's coming up: Events this week in Central Oregon, May 6-10
- Yesteryear: Lumber is donated for ball grounds; Domestic discord on Mirror Pond?; Central Oregon to become Minnesota for TV Film
- Marvel at the cosmos at Worthy Brewing’s Hopservatory, now open for the season
- Explore calendar May 3-9: Rendezvan; Priday Ranch Tour
- Sunriver to welcome food truck pod with seven food trucks and heated tap house
- Dropping In: The high cost of food, a necessary ingredient for staying alive
- Central Oregon trail conditions: Try out the Sunriver trails; Wickiup open for season, healthy kokanee
- Fishing season gets underway on Central Oregon lakes and reservoirs
- Bend ultralight backpacking expert shares his 'take less. do more' philosophies
- Explore calendar April 26-May 1: Guided Forest Bath; Sunriver Pétanque Club
- Central Oregon trail conditions: Winter storm hits Bachelor, others close; Lower Mrazek Trail rideable
- Phil's Trailhead parking lot to close temporarily for repairs, starting Monday
- Mix your cardio with your history on the Santiam Wagon Road
- Deschutes Land Trust announces Walks + Hikes, Nature Kids programs
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- Editorial: Central Oregonians may be able to join a natural gas offset program
- Editorial: A model response to a taxing mistake
- Letters: Support Bend school levy; Chang for County Commission; Refer Bend pay raise to voters
- Book review: A deep dive into one of science’s great unknowns: Extraterrestrial life
- Editorial: Nothing that new about buying air conditioners for health in Oregon
- Editorial: Check your vaccination for whooping cough
- Guest Column: Deschutes 2040: Last call for input into county growth plan
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