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OPINION HIGHLIGHT
- Run through the jungle at COCC's fun runs this May
- Deschutes Peace Garden to give youth detainees time in the sunshine
- Bend's EarthCruiser to liquidate after closing Thursday
- Central Oregon counties developing new 'deflection' programs that replace M110
- Voter guide: Bend-La Pine Schools pins its hopes on a levy in May election
- Funding to upgrade river access at Miller's Landing approved by marine board
- Prineville man who led online animal crushing, abuse group sentenced in federal court
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- Blackstrap Bluegrass celebrates new album, 24 years as a band
- Crave Bend expresses love to the community with health-forward food
- Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
- Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for April 25-May 1
- Where to find live music in Central Oregon April 25-May 1: Blackstrap Bluegrass; Dead Nettle + Nat Lefkoff
- Willy Porter plays SFF Presents concert series in Sisters
- The Toxhards bring anthemic, ambitious pop-rock to Silver Moon Brewing
- Thanks to over $20,000 in community support, Mill Fire Baking has a new home
- Deschutes Land Trust announces Walks + Hikes, Nature Kids programs
- Explore calendar April 19-24: Boneyard Backcountry Bar; Earth Day Forest Bathing
- Central Oregon trail conditions: Spring bluebird days ahead; Eastside trails offer escape
- Celebrate Earth Day and public lands protections with these Central Oregon hikes
- Get started surfing on Bend’s river wave with a little help from the community
- Goose hazers, other volunteers play vital roles in Bend park district
- Free concerts, giveaways and demos at Subaru WinterFest this weekend
- Explore calendar April 12-17: Subaru Winterfest 2024; Spring Fling
Editorial cartoons
- Book review: Stop trying to make language ‘funner,’ grammar rules exist for a reason
- Commentary: What I learned about the human body from a fall
- Editorial: Oregon's health care aim seems off target
- Editorial: Some patients can't get level of care they need after hospital stays
- Book review: A gripping account of Captain Cook's final voyage
- Editorial: Supreme Court decision may clear camps not reduce homelessness
- Editorial: Are charging cars by miles driven and tolling the right answers to Oregon's transportation needs?
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