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Your local magazine for Bend, Oregon. Essential guides, local stories, and practical articles for everyday life, plus 1,138 local places and 50,535 reviews.

Essential Reads

Oct 20, 2026

When Should You Drink Electrolytes?

Electrolyte drinks have their place, but you don’t need one every time you exercise or feel thirsty. Our latest Essential Read explains when electrolytes can be useful, when water is usually enough, and what to look for on the label before you choose a drink.

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Community Spotlights

Recent Reviews in Bend

  • Cascade Hardscaping LLC.

    Great job!

    We are delighted with our new paver driveway installed by Daniel and crew at Cascade Hardscaping. His work shows his expertise and eye for artistic detail. The neighborhood is elevated because of how our dream project turned out!

    Miles C. All reviews

  • Jason Budke Electric

    RELIABLE,PROFICIENT, PERSONABLE

    Jason showed up on time and got the job down efficiently and quickly and cleaned up afterwards. All the while being personable and professional. He went the extra mile to leave us some extra spacers and screws for an unrelated job we had going on.

    BRIA M. All reviews

  • Webformix

    I Wish I Had Found Webformix Sooner

    I recently moved into a new home in Bend, Oregon, and signed up with an internet company I had not heard of before: Webformix. I only wish I had known about them sooner. They ROCK. The speed and reliability of the service are the best I have ever encountered. The internet itself is excellent, but what really sets Webformix apart is the company's GREAT attitude toward service. The staff is genuinely helpful, genuinely responsive, and genuinely super kind. That may sound simple, but it is not something I have often found in Bend, Oregon.... or really anywhere else in the United States. The people at Webformix seem to actually like helping people. Their service is immediate, and effective. I have honestly never seen anything quite like it. It almost seems too good to be true. But it is true. The internet service is the best I have ever had. The company is the best internet company I have ever dealt with. And, on top of all that, the price is lower than any internet service I have had before. Webformix has beaten every internet experience I have ever had, by a mile. It is excellent. I just want to spread the word and thank the company.

    mike e. All reviews

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    Scott's Roofing

    Reroof

    Scott’s guys did a great job. As a exroofer myself (from years ago) I could tell they didn’t take any short cuts and clean up the area when they were done. Bob

    Bob R. All reviews

  • Hobby Lobby

    Customer Service Alive and Well in Hobby Lobby in Bend, Or

    When I dropped by Hobby Lobby on a Saturday afternoon I was surprised to have a very pleasant women greet me with a smile and a welcoming attitude. This seems like something you don’t experience any longer these days Customer Service Wow I loved it! The women’s name is Debby and with a smile asked me what I was looking for and then told me exactly where I would find my items. My rushed somewhat harried mood improved immediately and I found my items paid for them and got on my way. How I missed this service and a smile and energy Debby showed me. Hobby Lobby keep up this kind of service . Michell Segel Bend , Oregon

    Michelle S. All reviews

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