r/Bend

I just saw the aftermath of somebody not using their turn signal coming out of the roundabout on Butler Market and 27th. Suv in the center lane was not using their turn signal to exit the roundabout. The person in the Prius that got hit I'd imagine was assuming the SUV was going to go completely around the roundabout because they did not have their turn signal on.

A simple turn signal would have prevented this. I don't know why people are not using common sense or obeying simple traffic laws.

Edit for those of you that are arguing about this and the legality, let's start here...ORS 811.400.

Edit to the edit: I'm also adding that SUV in question was a BMW. That should settle any of these arguments.

I've seen people doing this for years. I've heard about security yelling at people to stop. Can anyone actually do anything to stop you? Has anyone heard of anyone being fined or trespassed for this? Any insight is appreciated

According to the Source "Best of Central Oregon 2026"

Hey Bendites,

I need two things and thought I’d look local before buying online.

1. custom dog tag. Open to styles here but do want our numbers on it in case the beast runs free.

2. leather wallet repair. My old faithful’s zipper broke and I refuse to retire it. I do miss the zipper, though!

Thanks all 🤘🏼

I think I want to get back into skiing this winter (here’s hoping we get an actual winter for a bajillion reasons), and would love to find a group/Meetup or similar to ski with and make some friends.

I did see that there’s a Bend Ski Club, but judging purely from the photos on its website, it looks like they’re overwhelmingly older folks. Is this accurate? I’m a woman in my 30s, and would prefer to find a group with mostly people in their 30s, 40s, 20s.

I grew up skiing in another state and would consider myself pretty confident and well controlled, but generally prefer fast blues and some blacks rather than aggressive bumps, steep trees, etc. I’m only looking for on-piste stuff, and have no backcountry/avalanche training. I haven’t yet skied Bachelor and will probably be pretty rusty after being off the slopes for several years.

I’d love any recommendations people have for groups or other general ski advice for Bachelor.

Thanks!

I hope you're okay! Equipment failures are scary and I hope that you're able to get back on the bike with a clear mind next time. I'm sorry you went through that, especially when it was 100% not your fault. Keep your chin up and keep riding!

Hey guys! I'm somewhat new to bend, only been here a little under a year, and I'm looking to get back into acting! So I'm asking if anyone knows a good independent acting troupe in or near bend! Any help would be great!

Hey all,

I've lived here for about 7 years now. I worked odd jobs and managed a bar for a while before breaking into tech. After 3 years being remote, I miss people and doing something "real". I'm mid 30's and no kids, so I have a lot of time to invest.

I've been researching service like businesses to start and I'm wondering if there is a shortage or need for anything in particular that I could do while working my job until I make enough with the "side hustle". I'd need to make roughly 6k a month in profit to quit.

Im considering a few options:
- power washing, gutter cleaning, etc.
- house, plant, dog, reptile sitting / drop bys
- junk removal (although the starting cost is highest, seems like there is demand)
- exterior house painting
- pop up markets (lemonade, boba, idk?)

Open to suggestions. I check buy-biz-sell often but nothing on there looks that interesting.

Fwiw I do have experience with project management in tech, can code / teach people AI prompting as well. I just don't want to be on a computer for 8 hours a day, my brain likes the operations aspect of running my own thing. I don't mind working hard with my body but I do like an equal split of mental / physical. I also really like the idea of building a small team and paying them well in Bend.

Thanks!

Anyone watching local TV news at the top of the 6pm broadcasts saw this announcement. As we've all come to learn, such a vast fire can be looking really good in some areas and still have flareups such as this.

I I’ve been to a few the last weeks I was here but what is your favorite Thai food. I’m on a mission to find the best.

Anybody have the scoop? When I first checked it said expected restoration by 5pm. Then it was on for a few minutes then back off. Now it says 8p.

Does anyone have any recommendations for an ophthalmologist that specializes in macular degeneration? Either here or maybe at OHSU, willing to travel if necessary.

Thank you.