by Tracy Alexander | Apr 29, 2026
By Vanessa Ivey Before Bend had The Bulletin, or was laid out between Bond and Wall Streets, the tiny community had a post office, established in 1886. The story goes that John Sisemore applied for a post office under the name of “Farewell Bend.” That name...
by Tracy Alexander | Sep 10, 2025
By LeeAnn O’Neill First published in the September, 2025 Homesteader Mexican Laborers Pick Potatoes, 1943. Photo courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, which invites us to explore and honor...
