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No Relief in Sight for Gaza

There is no reason to write about the election, the future, or to bend my imagination into a receptacle able to contain and contemplate the suffering

Funny in Farsi

Just as you can't change the ocean’s current or bend the wind to your will, you can't control the way your parents raised you. And yet, how ma

Trumpmentum—The View from Thailand

It does appear, from Thailand, that “mo” is on Trump’s side right now. What does that mean? Absolutely nothing. It may take a lot of “mo” to overcome what the Democrats have planned in this election. They will do anything they can get away with to win. I hope Republicans are ready for that.

What to Text Your Partner After a Fight—Whether You Need Space or You’re Ready to Talk

Fights are no fun—but the silent treatment afterwards is honestly worse. Here are 30 examples of what to text your partner after a fight, plus a therapist’s tips on how to start an effective conversation.

Sad end to a family dining era: Bend’s Shari’s Restaurants close, joining troubled chain’s other sudden shutdowns

THE WORLD IS SHORT STAFFED' BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The doors were still open around 3 p.m. Sunday at the Shari’s Restaurant on Bend’s north end, where thousands of people have enjoyed pies, pancakes and a variety of meals,

Community outpouring will raise taller, stronger flagpole to erase vandalism at Bend’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Sometimes, good, even great things can come about for the saddest, most upsetting reasons – a wonderfully welcome and heartwarming turn of events.

The best tiny stays in the US

If you’ve always wanted to try tiny house living, there’s no better place than Little Arrow Outdoor Resort. On the quieter side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the expansive and well-manicured campground offers traditional campsites,

‘It’s like the old Bend used to be’: As Redmond’s population grows and changes, so do its businesses

The growth is reflected in changes across town. “Redmond is growing. It’s like the old Bend used to be,” said Zach Follett, a Redmond resident of 10 years. Revitalizing the town is something the city says it works hard on.

Power outage hits downtown Bend for over an hour, with familiar cause: a wayward squirrel’s substation intrusion

Power went out across downtown Bend during Friday’s lunch hour and into the early afternoon, affecting more than 5,500 Pacific Power customers, an outage caused by a familiar culprit: a wayward squirrel at the utility’s riverfront substation.

Bend man arrested on charges of abusing young girl, four years after police were tipped he might possess abuse material

A police investigation of a 2020 tip that a Bend man might possess child sex abuse material did not lead to enough information to make an arrest, but an alleged sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl earlier this year has led to his arrest on several charges,

Bend-Deschutes County plan for ‘temporary safe stay area’ for Juniper Ridge homeless appears to be falling apart

County commissioners could not agree on proceeding; Mayor Kebler calls that a 'huge mistake/' BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A plan by Bend and Deschutes County leaders to create a “temporary safe stay area” for dozens of homeless living at Juniper Ridge north ...

Bynum raises record-breaking $3.4 million, other Oregon Democrats outraise Republicans

Janelle Bynum raised more than three times as much as Lori Chavez-DeRemer between June and September, federal campaign finance records show.

Bend Fire Launches Data Dashboard

Bend Fire and Rescue has a new data hub for the public to access stats and maps about fire and medical calls. The department hopes the new website will provide more transparency, and

Despite rain, cooldown, C. Oregon debris burning still closed; BLM extends campfire restrictions on several rivers, lakes

Despite the rain showers and cooler weather today, debris burning is still closed throughout Central Oregon, a Bend Fire & Rescue official said Wednesday, while the US Bureau of Land Management extended campfire restrictions on several Central Oregon rivers and lakes.

Sparks fly in Bend debates for Oregon’s most competitive congressional district

A final televised debate in Oregon’s most competitive congressional race ended Tuesday night with the candidates talking over each other, each insisting the other was lying. The abrupt ending to that third debate on Bend’s Central Oregon Daily TV station continued a theme for first-term Republican U.

Practising THESE 4 yoga asanas can help in relief from nausea, know when and how to perform

Usually, the help of medicine and home remedies is taken to solve nausea. At the same time, practicing some easy yoga asanas helps in keeping the body balanced. Do these yoga asanas to get rid of nausea.

‘Very rewarding’: High Desert Food & Farm Alliance celebrates 10 on-farm efficiency grants for 2024

Throughout Central Oregon, where water scarcity and harsh conditions challenge even the most determined farmers, small grants are making a big difference. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance's On-Far

Downtown Bend businesses report a drop in foot traffic as Central Oregon’s wildfire smoke lingers well into fall

The latest round of smoke from the continued, lingering wildfires has again affected air quality levels for more than a week. It also has been affecting businesses in downtown Bend. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality,

5th Congressional District race heats up in Chavez-DeRemer and Bynum debates

The only definitive fact about the campaign for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, now fewer than four weeks from its finish line, is that it is close. The limited available polling says so, suggesting the candidates are within the margin of error of each other.

The Lone Star plate

What’s on the menu? Yak fat, filet of python and ox colon, well done or burnt? Maybe I should not have selected a Mongolian-Congolese restaurant for dinner.

21st annual Bend Film Festival celebrates independent cinema; we talk to filmmakers

The Bend Film Festival is back for its 21st edition, showcasing over 100 films across venues from the Tower Theatre to Madras. The four-day in-person event, running from Thursday through Sunday, welcomes 125 filmmakers from around the country.

More than 300 people taking part in this year’s Central Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Riverbend Park

At Riverbend Park in Bend, people are walking for a purpose on Sunday. They are participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. In the hours before the event,

2024 Official Trick-or-Treat and Trunk-or-Treat Times in the Riverbend

RIVERBEND - Little monsters love trick-or-treating, and we have the perfect guide of all the best spots in the Riverbend region. Whether you’re lookin

South Bend, Ind. Police Dept. faces federal discrimination suit

Government says South Bend uses a written test the discriminates against Black applicants and a physical fitness test that discriminates against female applicants.

River Bend Nature Center to host ‘Craft or Treat’ event

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - River Bend Nature Center is hosting ‘Craft or Treats’ as part of their Thursday Nature Program. Attendees will be able to meet critters that creep, slither and crawl as well as make crafts and play games on Oct. 24 from 4 ...

Sean McCawley, Fit for Life in Napa Valley: Optimal posture while sitting

If our goal is to prevent the likelihood of injuries to the neck, shoulder, and lower back, the importance of postural awareness in seated positions can’t be overstated, writes Napa

Friday recap: Walla Walla University men come up short in soccer loss

Walla Walla University's National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) men's soccer team came up short Friday, Oct. 11, as the Wolves fell to Oregon Tech in a 3-1 setback at Cascade Collegiate Conference action on their College Place pitch.

Mama Shelter Nice review: a charming, colourful and surprisingly kinky off-season escape

Situated on the Côte D’Azur, around the bend from Marseille and close to the Italian border, Nice is the second largest city after Marseille, with just as much charm. It’s the connecting mecca of the ever glamorous French Riviera, with regular trains (or boats) to Saint Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Èze, Monaco and Menton.

HISTORY WITH HAYES: Irish Eyes Were on Julius Jones in South Bend and the SWVA native became a record-setter at Notre Dame

Notre Dame running back Julius Jones (22) heads upfield during his final college game on Dec. 6, 2003, at the Carrier Dome. A former star at Powell Valley High School, Jones set several records during his time suiting up for the Fighting Irish. Julius Jones didn’t have to hear a speech or watch a sappy scene from a movie.

City of Bend considers allowing limited debris, vegetation burning in hard-to-reach areas

Burn ban was enacted in 2010 - but officials say it might be best option in some places BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – For more than a decade, the city of Bend has banned open burning of yard debris, also known as backyard burning,

Election 2024: Your guide to Oregon’s November election

Oregon counties will mail ballots by Oct. 22 ... The district stretches from Southeast Portland to Bend. As of August, Democrats made up about 31% of the district’s 530,000 registered voters ...

Police release video of fleeing 15-year-old driving stolen SUV who hit cruiser then sped off, killing 1 driver and hurting another

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Green Township police released body and cruiser camera footage related to a fatal crash caused by a 15-year-old driver in a stolen SUV who hit a police cruiser and then fled, speeding 60 mph down North Bend Road during morning rush hour.

My Gazan Family’s Quest to Escape the Horror and Rediscover Normalcy

My brother-in-law Kamal, Youssef’s father, walks in and another plastic chair appears as we readjust our circle to accommodate him. My husband, Samer, and I have travelled halfway across the globe from California to help 10 family members—relatives I’m finally meeting in person after 25 years of marriage—settle temporarily in Egypt after escaping the devastation in Gaza.

Iler not impaired or distracted by cellphone at time of deadly crash, court hears

Brett Iler was not impaired or distracted by his cellphone, there were no mechanical issues and the weather was sunny and the roads were dry when he was involved with a deadly crash in late May 2022.

Hurricane Milton leaves Florida behind as at least 13 deaths reported

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Siesta Key on the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a major Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds as the state endured an assault of at least 19

Long-term recovery is the key to HB 4002 ‘deflection’ success, Bend treatment center says

It's still early days for House Bill 4002, which recriminalized drug possession in the state, as local governments and law enforcement learn from its first month in place. Recover Together Bend reports early success,

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