Joe Kline

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | Joe Kline

Early bird pricing for the 47th SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle - the Northwest's premier multisport event - is nearing its April 13 deadline. The annual event in Bend that includes alpine and cross-country skiing, cycling, running, and paddling is scheduled for May 17.

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | Andy Tullis |Joe Kline |Brian Rathbone

Central Oregon is once again well-represented on the high school all-state basketball teams that were announced this week. There are two all-state teams. One is determined by a vote of the state's coaches, compiled by the SBLive Oregon staff, and published jointly by SBLive Oregon and The Oregonian/OregonLive. The second one is voted on by the Oregon Basketball Coaches Association (OBCA), which puts together all-state teams for the 6A, 5A and 4A classifications.

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | Joe Kline

As a kayaker for the past 20-plus years, I am biased, but I think one of the best ways to experience Central Oregon's beautiful canyons, forests, and wildlife is by floating down one of our spectacular and unique high-desert rivers. Whitewater kayaking and rafting offer an unmatched sense of adventure and exploration. "Whitewater" refers to fast-moving, turbulent sections of a river, often characterized by rapids, waves, and obstacles created by changes in elevation and riverbed features.

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | Joe Kline

By Joe Kline/The Bulletin,By SUZANNE ROIG The Bulletin Some might say Jim Bendis has alcohol in his blood. For nearly 30 years, Bendis has been the man behind the Crater Lake Spirits label of distilled spirits. It all started with a trail run through the junipers and Bendis thinking there must be something he could make with all those juniper berries. Reporter: 541-633-2117, [email protected]

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | Joe Kline

Central Oregon Community College has lost an anticipated $3 million for its Madras campus expansion project. The 24,000-square-foot building is still set to be completed in January. The project is set to expand healthcare and early childhood education workforce opportunities and child care slots in Jefferson County.