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Central Oregon Gives 2026

November 5, 2026

School Resumes at Silver Rail School as Students Look to Heal, Reestablish Routines

November 12, 2026

It’s Pipin’ Hot! Mt. Bachelor’s New Wood Fuel Energy Facility Opened Thursday

November 12, 2026

Kick Off the Winter Season at COAC Powderhound Homegrown Film Festival

November 13, 2026

New Karaoke Lounge Offers Private Rooms to Sing, and Tasty Local Bites and Drinks

November 13, 2026

Calendar

Shade 13 & Delta 13 at M&J Tavern (Mike’s 70th Birthday)

Fri., Nov. 13, 9 p.m.

M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend

Live local sounds with assorted DJs.

Fridays, Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

The Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St., Bend

Karaoke at Hardtails

Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N Larch St., Sisters

JuJu Eyeball

Fri., Nov. 13, 8-10 p.m.

The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 19, 2026

A call for continued civic action, praise for a local political activist and more in this week’s Letters

News

Bend-La Pine Schools Recounts Response to Silver Rail Shooting

At the first school board meeting since the Oct. 15 tragedy, district officials broke down the decisions they made in the aftermath of the violence

Local News

Deputy ‘Dewey’: Updated

A sheriff’s deputy smelled of alcohol at a shooting range; responding state troopers failed to investigate him for DUII

Columns

Bend Into Balance: Peter Geiser

Musings on the balance of life with a co-founding board member of The Environmental Center

Food and Drink

Making Room for Pie: Pie Maison Brings European-Inspired Baking to Bend

From classic pumpkin to decadent S’mores, this new downtown pie shop gives reason to save room for dessert

Sandwich Week: A Recap

Our region-wide celebration of the $12 sandwich was rescheduled from its original date. It’s back this week, and these are some of the sandos we recommend.

From Harvest to Table: A Mexican Family Feast Brings Culture and Community Together

A hands-on workshop shares food traditions, family stories and practical skills that connect generations

Wine Doesn’t Need More Drinkers. It Needs More Curious Ones.

As younger adults rethink their drinking habits and Oregon wineries face a challenging market, I believe wine’s future depends less on consumption and more on curiosity.