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An Essential Guide to Fall Books

September 21, 2026

Bend Rolls Back $60 Million in Tax Rebates for Apartment Developers After Wage Ruling

September 22, 2026

Leaders Tout Launch of Massive Redmond Neighborhood, Eight Years into Land Use Experiment

September 22, 2026

Fall Arts and Style 2026

September 23, 2026

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4th Anniversary Party at Mountain Burger

Mountain Burger, 2747 NW Crossing Dr., Bend

TRIVIA Thursdays at Silverleaf Café

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Silverleaf Café, 7535 Falcon Crest Drive, Redmond

Trivia Thursdays

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend

Karaoke with Christina

Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St., Bend

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Food & Drink

Fire Evacuation Sparks an Idea: Giving Back to Firefighters

Sisters seasoning company was born out of one family’s experience with evacuation, and gratitude for those who saved their home

Chow

Bistro Colette = French Comfort

From steak frites to a standout buckwheat crepe, the former Flights Wine Bar has a menu filled with satisfying classics and delicious surprises

Local News

COCC Faculty Threaten to Strike Over Salary Dispute

The strike would start Oct. 5 if the college and teaching staff can’t agree on a contract

Elections

Vote Melanie Kebler for Mayor of Bend

We would relish some hearty debates between two well-prepared candidates for Bend mayor — but unfortunately, this race is not that

Food and Drink

A Little Bit of Italy

Mundrelli’s brings old-country flavor to a new location

Boneyard Closing Its Pub, Going Back to ‘Where It All Started’

Boneyard to focus on its original location on Lake Place

Flush with Fresh Hops Festivals

Three breweries, three hopportunities to celebrate peak freshness

General Duffy’s is Up for Sale

Food cart lot and music venue will stay open while the founders seek out a new owner

cULTURE & COLUMNS

Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage

After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night

Musings on Central Oregon Style

Three local makers of wearable goods talk fall fashion, fabric as sculpture and getting those creative juices flowing

Fall Festive Events Around Central Oregon

Check out a variety of Central Oregon events happening this fall before heading into the holiday season

Schrödinger’s Cinema

“Resident Evil” and the art of the reboot

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🎸 BLACK LABEL SOCIETY IS COMING TO BEND!

Pick ‘em while you can, before it frosts! Sweet ripe strawberries 🍓 @wellrootedproduce YUM 😋

We've got some great picks for Bend this week. Today, Hype for Housing hosts a silent disco while on Thursday, there's a candlelight vigil for suicide-loss survivors. On Friday, check out a chili fundraiser @highdesertmuseum and SpeedFest 2 @silvermoonbrewing. On Saturday, support local young entrepreneurs, run in the Sunriver Oktoberfest race and walk to support Parkinson's. Sunday @bendschoolofrock hosts LOTAPALOOZA, and there's Hardtail's Highway to Hope and @maruja.limon comes to town.

mUSIC

A Chat with the New Executive Director of SFF Presents

December Carson talks folk music, performing arts and her hopes for the Sisters Folk Festival, ahead of her first fest at the helm

Creative Rocket Fuel: A Chat with Stone Temple Pilots

The ’90s rockers open for Godsmack Sept. 22 in Bend.

High Desert Metal Festival Brings International Thrash and Local Talent to Bend

First-ever Central Oregon metal fest set to rock at Silver Moon

Train on Track With ‘Mad Dog in a Fog’

After a slew of hits in the aughts, Train debuts a new album the day the band visits Bend

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Business News

VIM Cascades Welcomes Stephanie Powell as Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement

VIM has delivered over $212M in community benefit to uninsured patients in Central Oregon

Business News

Award-Winning Film Cosmic Heirloom: Buried 400 Years Coming to Bend Oct. 24

Documentary will screen at Song of Sunset, followed by a conversation featuring David Moss and Kris Solis of Drop Thesis

Business News

Community Invited to Ribbon Cutting for Historic Orchard Interpretive Signs

New signs at McCoin and Cyrus Historic Orchards share the story of Central Oregon’s pioneer fruit trees & preservation

Business News

First Interstate Bank Employees Make a Difference During Ninth Annual Volunteer Day

Employees completed nearly 400 service projects across the Bank’s 10-state footprint

Current Issues

Comedy at Yokocho Izakaya

Thu., Sept. 24, 8-9:30 p.m.

Yokocho Izakaya, 1900 NE Division St., Bend

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Bend Oregon SPEEDFEST 2

Fri., Sept. 25, 3-11:30 p.m.

Silvermoon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97703, Bend

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Fri., Sept. 25, 7-9:30 p.m.

Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver

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Comedy at Craft Kitchen

Fri., Sept. 25, 8-9:30 p.m.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave Ste 103, (no city)

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