Blake Ettestad - State Farm Insurance Agent

Join us at the Spring Home & Garden Show (5/1–5/3) at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, hosted by COBA! Expect exhibitors, live demos, and educational seminars, plus free parking and admission. Stop by our booth for swag and a little competition—see you there!

☕️ Team coffee outing! Thanks to everyone who chimed in - our group had a great time at Junction Roastery in Bend. We appreciate you and loved seeing all the recommendations!

☕️ We’re planning a team coffee outing and we need your help to find the coolest coffee shop in town! The spot with the most mentions will be our destination. In case of a tie, the earliest comment among the tied spots wins.

👇 Drop your favorite coffee shop in the comments below by April 14th! Let the coffee showdown begin!

Exciting news! State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company recently announced it will give $5 billion in cash back to qualifying auto customers this summer (2026). Even more good news: in 2025, State Farm Mutual lowered auto rates in 40 states by an average of 10%.

This is made possible by State Farm Mutual’s financial strength and as a mutual company, State Farm® is uniquely positioned to deliver value directly to customers rather than shareholders.

Learn more: http://st8.fm/4r3M4Vl

We’re excited to welcome John to the Blake Ettestad - State Farm team! As our new licensed Account Manager, John brings valuable customer service experience and a unique background as a medical interpreter. His fluency in Spanish helps us better serve our Spanish-speaking neighbors in Central Oregon.

On a personal note, John is a native Central Oregonian who enjoys fishing, soccer, and going to the gym. He’s eager to connect with current and prospective policyholders and help you find the right coverage to protect what matters most. Welcome to the team, John!

Jeremy and Emily had a fantastic time at today’s Bend Chamber Coffee and Commerce networking event! It was a pleasure catching up with Ryan from Sierra James Construction again - always great to connect with our fantastic partners in our Central Oregon community.

We are so excited to share that we've been named the winner of The Bulletin's Community Choice Awards in the Insurance Agent category! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us. Your support means so much to us. We look forward to connecting with our neighbors and continue our dedicated and excellent insurance services!

Happy 4th of July from the Blake Ettestad - State Farm team! Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, fun, and memorable holiday. As you celebrate, please remember to use fireworks responsibly. Sparkle safely and have a blast this Independence Day!

Today is National Insurance Awareness Day!

Life is full of surprises, and while we can’t predict the future, we can prepare for it. Insurance is one of the best tools to help protect what matters most.

While most states require drivers to have car insurance, and mortgage companies typically require homeowners to carry home insurance, people often forget that there are risks that go far beyond your car or house. From health coverage to life insurance, disability protection, insurance helps provide stability, even on your worst day, no matter what life throws your way.

The "what-ifs" of life do happen, and that’s why it’s important to have a trusted partner by your side. We’re a different kind of agency—one that truly cares about our customers beyond the basics. For us, it’s not just about policies; it’s about people. We’re here to help no matter what life brings.