The beginning of researching the history of The Broadside started with the celebration of the 70th anniversary. That changed after a long deep dive into the past to find out that...

The Broadside Staff The Broadside has recently come aware of a pressing matter that could be detrimental to our environment and wildlife. The Oregon Department of State Lands...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside The Deschutes River Trail is 12 miles long, which is a scenic way to see Central Oregon's landscapes. The trail welcomes all your furry friends...

Sarah Lighltey/The Broadside With Christmas just around the corner, The Broadside crew put together a few ideas for gifts that you could give to your friends and family.  Sarah...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside  On October 7th, Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Summit High School went into lockdown when a forestry student with a compass...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside On this cold Halloween day, the people of Central Oregon waited in anticipation. The witches were coming. Slowly one by one, and then...

Pick out a pumpkin at the Smith Rock Ranch, which is a family-run ranch. Enjoy hot cocoa, picking out pumpkins, and the corn maze which is open on the weekends. To find more...

Last year the Sisters Harvest Faire was canceled due to COVID-19, but this year it's back! It starts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 10. Enjoy live music, food, and many booths...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside  Students and staff of Central Oregon Community College received a text and email at 3:27 p.m. on Thursday, stating that the Bend campus...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside The in-person Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5K and 1 mile have been canceled but it’s going to be a virtual event instead.  Helen Jones, the race...

Fire season in Oregon has arrived. The memories of the 2020 fire season wreaking havoc in Western Oregon are still fresh, and not too long ago there were evacuations in Bend....

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside Late last year, The Vibe Dance Center acquired new owners. Lauren DuBose, Amy Huebner, and Paige Coduti. They joined forces to continue The Vibe...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside  Talking with Stacey Donohue, an English teacher at COCC, who primarily teaches all online classes, about the in-person classes of Fall Term...

The warm seasons have arrived, and everything is starting to become a vibrant green. Nurseries are open and have a wide variety of flowers, grasses, trees, and more...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside  Fighting wildland fires is a big commitment of long days and hard work. There are over one hundred interagency hotshot crews in America,...

Starting this week, Deschutes Public Library will begin their Novel Idea book events. The adult book that the library has chosen to highlight and center the programs around is...

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Sarah Lightley/The Broadside It’s a normal day that started out with physical training and rigging packs, the alarm sounds and the adrenaline starts pumping.  Tony Johnson,...

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Metolius Tea is a company that is locally grown in Bend, Oregon. The Owner, Amy Stahl, started out with the study of plant medicine.  “teas that might cure headaches or...

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  Sarah Lightley/The Broadside  Last year was hard for many people, but our local coffee shops continued to support us through the hard times. The service industry has...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside In March of 2020, COVID-19 changed everything for dance studios. The Vibe Dance Center and Gotta Dance Studio and Company have closed their doors...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside  The fires that burned across Oregon in the summer have been put out, but what happens in the months after a fire has been laid to rest?  There...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside The Old Mill District in Bend attracts many tourists and locals for shopping, the wonderful food, lovely walks along the river, and during the summer,...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside  The Humane Society of the Ochocos has many cats and dogs ready for adoption. These animals need loving owners and suitable homes.  Nevah is a...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside  Christmas is coming; all the good little girls and boys are waiting for Santa to come. No one knows the identity of Santa. The question remains,...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside     Giving the gift of a pet this holiday season comes with great responsibility. Many shelter animals are adopted and then brought back after...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside  Each year there are more than 26 running events in Bend. Runners from all over Central Oregon come and run or walk in these events. Most pictures...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside  The season of giving is upon Bend. While the community has been hit hard this year because of COVID-19, donating may not be in the cards for many...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside  Picture a crackling fire while cuddling up in a fuzzy blanket with a hot cup of tea, and outside, the snow is falling. This is the perfect scene...

  Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside    On Nov. 1 the clock fell back, and everyone gained an hour of sleep. Some may have felt tired, their brain being foggy and maybe...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside Two virtual runs are coming up this November. Central Oregon Community College's Turkey Trot is usually held at the college, but the race has gone...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside Homes and forests burned, and families displaced. On Sept. 12, a small burned and ash-covered cat was taken to the Bend Veterinary Specialty and Emergency...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside    With everyone at home and having more free time because of COVID-19, individuals and families might look into adopting a dog or a cat. The...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside As Halloween grows near, the question remains, should children trick-or-treat on Halloween this year? Seven adults (ages 30-60), most of them mothers,...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside As fall sets in, many are looking forward to colder weather and the return of snow sports and powder adventures at Mt. Bachelor. The following are...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside The 6th Annual Beat Beethoven race this year is going remote due to COVID-19. Potential participants shouldn't worry though, as signing up to send...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside Sports and athletics may look different then one is accustomed to this fall term. With COCC’s facilities closed this fall, in-person locations...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, are becoming the next big thing in transportation. You may have seen people riding them around Bend and Redmond,...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside This Summer, the State of Oregon has been battling multiple forest fires all over the state. Many Bend residents have experienced the looming smoke...

  Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside Please put down your cell phones and get comfy. The article is about to begin! Regal Old Mill 16 & IMAX theater is now open. COVID-19...

Sarah Lightley/ The Broadside Due to COVID 19, this year's Duck Race will not be a race at all. Instead, it's going to being held as a raffle. You can go to the Bend Duck Race...

Sarah Lightley/The Broadside Back to School  College classes are starting on Sept. 21 but will not be held in classrooms. Classes will take place online or through remote learning....