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From Punk to Grindcore—Heavy Metal Hitting Silver Moon

January 28, 2026

Redemption Versus Revitalization: Bend’s ‘BottleDrop Problem’

January 28, 2026

Letters to the Editor, Week of Feb. 5

February 2, 2026

Bentz and the Main Street Caucus Aren’t Asking for the Moon — Just for the President to Keep His Promises

February 3, 2026

Bombing the Community with Love

February 3, 2026

Calendar

Goal Setting Workshop

Tue., Feb. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

SE Bear Creek Rd, SE Bear Creek Rd, Bend

Marty O’Reilly & Guests

Tue., Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m.

Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend

Fused Glass 101: Slumping

Tue., Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m.

DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend

Picture Frame Workshop

Tue., Feb. 3, 6-8:30 p.m.

DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend

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LOGE Entrada Shutters February 11

LOGE Camps owes back rent to Entrada Lodge, property taxes to Deschutes County

A Grateful Night to Remember the Dead

High Desert Music Hall hosts a food drive and musical celebration of Phil Lesh and Bob Weir

Vice Chair of Oregon Senate Housing Committee Seeks Prevailing Wage Reforms

Amid Oregon’s continuing housing crisis, Dick Anderson wants to maximize the purchasing power of public funding.

An Evening of Documentary Film Shorts

The Oregon Documentary Film Festival is in Bend for the first time

Food and Drink

Sweet on Local

From single origin craft bars to decadent truffles, these Central Oregon chocolatiers make Valentine’s giving easy

The Nihilist’s Guide to Drinking in 2026

Last year was a doozy; let’s raise a commiserative toast in the two-six

Après Ski Spots Around Town

The fun doesn’t quit when you leave the mountain

cULTURE & COLUMNS

Peace on Earth and the Daily News

The impact each of us has on world peace

A 2026 Resolution and Thoughts on Freedom and Liberty

Guest column by the Mayor of Redmond

Snubs, Marketing Budgets and Future Classics

Are the Oscar nominations getting any better?

A Free Kids Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

The goal is to inspire a new generation of musicians

mUSIC

A Special Night of Blues to Support Students

Sisters Starry Nights returns after a five-year hiatus

Celebrating Rock’s Greatest Guitarists

Two musicians team up to pay tribute to rock legends

Modern Lit With A Swiftie Twist

OSU-Cascades embraces the Tortured Poets Department

Rockin’ the Domino Room

First class from School of Rock Bend to hold debut concert

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Redemption Versus Revitalization: Bend’s ‘BottleDrop Problem’

City committees want to “explore and advance” the relocation of Bend’s BottleDrop. It’s an idea meant to stimulate investment in the Bend Central District, but would such a move disproportionally impact people experiencing homelessness and poverty?