SHARK WEEK dives deeper than ever before when television’s longest-running and most anticipated summer event returns for its 30th anniversary. After three decades and hundreds of shows, SHARK WEEK 2018 celebrates this milestone with all-new jaw-dropping shark stories that take viewers to unexplored locations and give them extensive insight into the mysterious world of sharks.… Continue Reading
Funnel cake and elephant ears. Lemonade and slushies. Deep fried Twinkies and something Deschutes calls “Tortatoes.” All of this and more can be found at the 99th Annual Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Aug. 1-5. Held at the Deschutes County Expo Center, the five-day event is a fully booked fair, carnival and rodeo. BendBroadband is… Continue Reading
Central Oregon’s 6th Annual Newberry Event Music & Arts Festival – Charity Fundraiser to Defeat Multiple Sclerosis is an outdoor ticketed three-day festival well-known as a great time for a good cause. This fun summer getaway is from July 27-29 and includes free tent camping, with RV sites also available. The festival, sponsored in part by… Continue Reading
Located in central Oregon, La Pine usually sits in the shadows of Bend and Crater Lake National Park. However, this quaint town deserves to shine just the same. La Pine goes by the saying “small town strong,” and rightfully so. Roughly 1,700 individuals claim La Pine as their home and do so in a way… Continue Reading
Just like stores have Christmas in July sales, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are getting into the action. They’re showing more than a hundred holiday movies in the middle of summer. Each channel is showing Christmas movies for a so-called week (although technically it’s more like two weeks). Read on to find out… Continue Reading
Three decades ago, a brewery in Deschutes opened its doors. Since then, the local business has brought together community and specialty craft beer. This year, Deschutes Brewery is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. The weeklong celebration (June 25-30) includes a week full of fun events and, of course, brews. Deschutes Brewery, the original craft brewery in… Continue Reading
Scammers love a good phishing email scheme because they’re so efficient. With the creation of one real-looking message, they can trick hundreds, if not thousands of people into revealing personal information. From banking and credit card information, to usernames and passwords, they do their best to create an email lure to reel you in. Each… Continue Reading
The days are long and warm now, which means your nearest lake or river is also heating up. This summer, as you set off on whatever adventure is calling you onto the water, make sure that you are prepared to get wet, while keeping your electronics dry. Unfortunately, too many paddlers have watched their tech… Continue Reading
If you love battling robots and monsters, we have some fun for you. The science fiction epic “Pacific Rim: Uprising” headlines this month’s new films on Movies on Demand. And if giant creatures aren’t your cup of tea, we have a diverse set of dramas to satisfy everyone. There is the inspiring “Paul, Apostle of… Continue Reading
TDS, the parent company of BendBroadband, encourages its employees to volunteer locally. Alan Leopold is a TDS employee that goes beyond that standard – volunteering close to home and on the road. Alan has worked at TDS for 21 years and is a team lead for Talent Development. He often travels from Madison, Wisconsin to train employees. When he’s at home, he’s… Continue Reading