Behind the scenes on a custom home build. My husband Dave and I have owned several homes in our 33 years of marriage but never one designed around our tastes, budget and lifestyle. With our three kids gone, Dave’s retirement and a lifetime of investments to...
“Vía Láctea, A New Opera in English” premiers at Tower Theatre The lines of reality blur as real and imagined characters take the stage in Central Oregon’s first homegrown opera, premiering June 10 through 12 at the Tower Theatre in Bend. The opera, created and produced by...
Children teaching children about difficult life events When John Armour died suddenly this past February, his widow, Shelley Ransom of Bend, sought grief counseling within days of her husband’s funeral for her daughters, Josie, 10, and Zoe, 8. The counselor suggested the children watch a...
Officers and Bend K9s team up to save and protect lives You’ll have to forgive Bend Police Officer James Kinsella if his uniform isn’t perfectly tidy. He spends 24/7 with Haras, a 60-pound Belgian Malinois police dog whose furry coat has a particular affinity for...
Pack some delectable snacks and get outdoors Picnic. That iconic ritual of warm days, involving food with friends and family, a breath of fresh air and a break from life’s hectic pace. Central Oregon lays out a wide blanket of options for picnickers, from public parks...