Bend-La Pine School District Superintendent Mikalson’s call to action

In light of the recent school shootings in this country, and the recent news of a local teen arrested as a credible threat against Bend High School, Bend-La Pine School Superintendent Shay Mikalson issued a letter to the community today, which I’m reprinting here below. Greetings Bend-La Pine Schools Community, Last … Continue reading

Sisters Folk Festival canceled

For the first time in 22 years, the annual Sisters Folk Festival has been canceled, due to the smoke from the wildfires. The event would have taken place this weekend, September 8 through 10, and word went out yesterday about the cancellation. Here’s the full statement: It is with profound … Continue reading

Dealing with the smoke – PSA from the Fire Department

The Bend Fire Department today issued a PSA on dealing with and protecting yourself from all the wildfire smoke we have floating through Bend right now. Good, common sense stuff that’s always a helpful reminder: Smoke from wildland fires across Oregon has created unhealthy air quality in Bend over the … Continue reading

Prepping for the apocEclipse

It hardly needs to be said that the total solar eclipse occurring on Monday is going to wreak havoc on the region — it already is. With something like 200,000 visitors coming to Central Oregon and descending on Madras on Monday, there are a number of resources out there for … Continue reading

Urgent – Schools closing rest of the week; avoid Newport Avenue

The Bend-La Pine School District issued an emergency school closure for the next two days (after kids were on their way to school) due to the gym roof collapsing at Kenwood (Highland) Elementary. And the City issued this urgent statement: Avoid the Newport Avenue area near Highland Elementary School. Newport, … Continue reading

City tips on managing the snow

I shared the same post from the City of Bend on Facebook but it’s worth posting here as well. The City of Bend sent out an email today with tips to share for everyone managing the snow and understanding the plowing situation: This winter’s buildup of snow is not business … Continue reading

Free yard debris disposal events

Things have been pretty quiet ’round this site lately. Chalk it up to a couple of the Hack Bend contributors (namely, myself and Jon) keeping busy getting lots of fun events planned for Central Oregon Beer Week, May 20-27. In the meantime… Fire Season is Right Around the Corner. I just … Continue reading

Free Personal Document Shredding Event and more this Saturday

This Saturday the 16th the Deschutes County Sheriff is holding a free shredding, food drive, and prescription drug disposal event at their main office on Highway 20 on the north end of town. It will run from 10am to 1pm, and they will accept up to 4 medium boxes for personal shredding … Continue reading

Having a safe and fun Halloween

With tomorrow night being Halloween, of course there will be lots of kids out trick or treating and having fun and it’s important to remember to stay safe, as well. There are a number of super kid-friendly Halloween events going on Wednesday listed below, but first let’s start with a … Continue reading