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Joslyn Bryant set out to explore the Central Oregon event scene and set up a community-engaged challenge for herself

Who can say that rattlers are some of their closest friends? This guy.

Homesteader gives up farming for his rock gardens Petersen Rock Garden was a major tourist attraction in the Central Oregon area Petersen Rock Garden is a tourist attraction located seven miles southwest of Redmond and three miles north of Deschutes Junction. The site was developed by Rasmus Petersen. Rasmus Christian Petersen was born in Odense, Denmark, on July 21, 1886. He came to the United States when he was 17. He arrived in Central Oregon in 1906 and started clearing land for a homestead near the area known as Pleasant Ridge located between Bend and Redmond. He eventually obt...

The year began as any new year, with promises of healthy food trends and restaurant reviews. In a typical year, I would look back at different dishes and types of popular food. To state the obvious, 2020 has been anything but typical. Restaurant trends were about finding new ways to stay in business creatively while serving food safely. We saw takeout where we’d never imagined it would be available. We had happy hour in an alleyway and relied on food delivery apps. But if there was one trend that persisted throughout 2020, it was that of community and giving around food.

Christmas star coming to viewpoint December 15 2020 A Madras man who built a massive Christmas star will display it this week on the Ochoco Viewpiont This week, locals should not be surprised to see a large Christmas star as they gaze up at the Ochoco Viewpoint. A Madras man and his friend who lives east of Bend are bringing a long-time traveling decoration to Prineville for the first time. It will grace the viewpoint from Tuesday, Dec. 15 until the following Tuesday, Dec. 22. The star is massive and will likely have no visibility issues. Scott Jahn, the man who built the star b...