Since Oct. 1, 2015, the state of Oregon has allowed medical marijuana dispensaries the option of selling marijuana to adults age 21-and-over who do not possess a state-issued medical marijuana card. This was a historical step in the acceptance of recreational use of cannabis not only for Oregonians, but also for the country as a […]
Angela Moore
Side Notes 2/17-2/24
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia found dead Gov. Kate Brown ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately until the day of interment in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died on Feb. 13. “Justice Scalia provided many years of dedicated service to one of the most […]
Railroad Earth
Railroad Earth is six-piece band formed in 2001 that calls New Jersey home; that is, when not living their dreams on the road. Currently on tour, Railroad Earth is set to play The Domino Room in Bend on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Railroad Earth has been described as a bluegrass-Americana rock 'n' roll band. Although drummer […]
Paleo Eats Caveman Treats
Paleo Eats is the creation of Central Oregon multitasking mom-turned-entrepreneur, Debbie Fred. It’s said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and Fred was not exempt from that rule. Nutrition was always a priority to this mother of three, but when she became aware that her first two children had severe food-related allergies, the […]
Juice Whisperers
In an age when it’s becoming more important to “treat yourself” with massages, retail therapy, or an occasional long spa day, it’s time that treating your body and mind well comes into play, too. Often that gets overlooked, or rather buried beneath sugary desserts or greasy snacks. One company here in Central Oregon is trying […]
Bad Wolf Rising
A simple loft-style eatery that offers not so simple tastes, Bad Wolf Bakery and Bistro is a family-owned and operated establishment born late November in 2014 on NW Wall Street. This café-style bakery and bistro is known for its unique interpretations of classic breakfast and lunch plates, as well as cocktails, coffees and homemade pastries. […]
Wedding Planning
Pinterest is a bride-to-be’s go-to for wedding ideas. Hours could be spent scrolling, swiping, and pinning the perfect dress, the most extravagant of bouquets and the loveliest locations. There are countless magazines to ponder during the preproduction stage of this special day: The Knot Magazine, Bridal Guide Magazine, Gay Weddings Magazine and Modern Wedding Magazine, […]
Unique Weddings
Something borrowed. Something blue. Wear white. Cut off the drunk best-man speech. Throw the bouquet, toss the garter. These are all things that have come to be expected at every wedding. Who says it has to be done this way or that way? What about the couple’s way? Some couples have pressure from their families […]
Gangstagrass Preview
The word “gangsta” and the word “grass” are pretty common, especially nowadays. Put those words together, though, and Gangstagrass is more than a portmanteau of street slang; it describes something very unusual and unique. Gangstagrass is a six-piece group that combines the rhythmic rhymes of hip-hop with the twang of bluegrass into one must-hear sound. […]
New to Town
Five Guys Burgers and Fries has opened its doors to an eager assembly of hungry Bend residents. Located off 3rd Street across from the new Walgreens, Five Guys is one of the few new food-faces popping up along one of the busiest streets in Bend. Since its announcement to open up a store in Central […]

