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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Machine

June 24, 2026

Deschutes County to Clear Dozens of Homeless Camps for CORE3 Emergency Center

June 26, 2026

Wolf Coexistence: Compromise & Rethinking

June 26, 2026

Here Come The Mummies

June 26, 2026

Six Oregon Cities, Including Bend, Have Some of the Highest Rates of Alcohol-Induced Death in the Nation for People 65+

June 26, 2026

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Sagebrush Rock

Sat., June 27, 8-11 p.m.

Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend

Camp Clay Summer Markets

Sat., June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., July 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Camp Clay Bend, 147 NE Olney Ave, Bend

The Substitutes

Sat., June 27, 8-10 p.m.

The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend

M&MS Trio and Friends

Sat., June 27, 6-8 p.m.

Frankie’s – formerly Sisters Depot, 250 W Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759, Sisters

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Need a Free Monthly Book for your Oregon Child under 5? A New State Law Guarantees It

Gov. Tina Kotek joined youth advocates and supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to sign the library program into state law

Music

The Head and The Heart

Celebrating 15 years with a tour honoring its debut album

Local News

Red, White and Blue Drones Will Be Taking to the Sky at Discovery West’s Independence Celebration

Walk, roll, drive or bike to this holiday celebration for all ages

Outside

Protecting Our River that Fish, Plants and Wildlife Need to Thrive

Volunteers are wanted for the 30th annual Deschutes River cleanup

Food and Drink

Wine, Music, Vibes

Maragas Winery is a true Oregon oasis

Fresh Food for the Summer Season

Under new ownership, Mother’s Juice Cafe is ready to serve up cold refreshments in the summer heat

Bites & Sips

A new waffle place and food events happening over Father’s Day weekend

A Fresh Start, Beautifully Served

Chef Josh Podwils transforms a familiar downtown address into one of Bend’s most exciting new dining destinations

cULTURE & COLUMNS

The Psychedelic Frontier

A Word on Background Checks

I Read for the Human Experience in Books; AI Can’t Replace That

Concerns about artificial intelligence within the literary community

Resisting the AI Assist

Local musicians weigh in on the use of artificial intelligence in creating art

The Truth is Around Here Somewhere

“Disclosure Day” is a profoundly watchable mixed bag

mUSIC

Veteran Rapper Wax Brings LA Sound to Bend

Michael Jones, 47, has been in the music sphere for almost two decades

MusicOregon is Hoping for a Bigger Turnout in Bend the Second Time Around

The nonprofit is holding listening sessions around the state

Rhiannon Giddens

Exploring female and Black perspectives in folk music

Parker McCollum is Just Being Himself

The country singer has gone from performing in honky tonks to amphitheaters within four years

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Business News

Central Oregon MATT June Campaign Increased Traffic Safety

Enforcement efforts focused on impaired driving deterrence and DUII enforcement.

Business News

Limited Access to Pilot Butte July 1-5

Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park as preparations are made for the July 4 public fireworks display.

Business News

City of Redmond Announces Two Blue Ribbon Contests for the Redmond 250 Community Block Party

The Block Party will have a Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Contest and a Blue Ribbon Patriotic Dog Costume Contest.

Business News

Redmond Fire & Rescue to Host Memorial Service for Micheal Kienzle

The service will be on July 11 and is open to the public.

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