According to the latest “Global Report on Trafficking in Persons” by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), compiled in 2014, human trafficking is pervasive worldwide, including the United States. Seventy percent of victims are female and one third of all trafficked persons are children. Human trafficking’s most common form is sexual exploitation, […]
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Bend Science Students Win at Northwest Science Exposition
It is truly amazing what young minds can do. No longer are students content on bubbling volcanos, these kids are out to change the world. Five Bend Science Station students were awarded at the 2016 Northwest Science Exposition in Portland. They are invited to attend the upcoming national Broadcam MASTERS science, technology, engineering and math […]
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“Ghosts of Champoeg”
The Hill Dogs Re-release
Few albums are worthy of taking up a permanent spot used for companionship on the road, but the re-released “Ghosts of Champoeg” by the Hill Dogs is one of those albums. This CD, first released March 13, 2013, includes 15 tracks of what the band calls psychedelic folk’n’ rock. These Oregon musicians call Newberg home, […]
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Dads That Step Up
I get that Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so this may seem a bit off topic, but not completely. The day has made me think of all the dads out there who have stepped up and been either what mothers couldn’t be or what biological fathers didn’t want to be. I grew […]
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Playing with Words
Mamet’s “American Buffalo”
Derek Sitter, owner of Volcanic Theatre Pub, is directing and acting in David Mamet’s 1975 work, “American Buffalo.” This play is not just strong in language, but is also powerful in its social commentary on the decline of, what was then and is still now, the family and social structure. Producing this play has been […]
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Where the Wild Things Are
Community art at The Wilds Bend
The Wilds Bend is a communal art space that opened its doors in October of 2015. Kelly Thiel, Wallis Levin and Karen Ruane are all cofounders and creative beings. These ladies encourage others in the community to be so as well. The Wilds is a place for creatives, says Thiel. “We are a hybrid co-working […]
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Broken Down Guitars
“Everything You Need”
A CD release party for “Everything You Need,” the second album by the local group Broken Down Guitars, is coming Saturday, April 30. The six-piece band prides itself in being about diversity in sound with influence from blues, rock and country, all with an electric mix to it. Lead soul-singer Stacie Johnson and guitar guru […]
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County Commissioners to Vote on Rural Cannabis Opt Out
Public hearing May 2
The right to grow marijuana commercially in rural Deschutes County is currently at a standstill. In December, County Commissioners voted to temporarily opt out of Measure 91. The 90-day reevaluation period has come and gone; therefore, this issue is once again on the table. On May 2 there will be a public hearing held at […]
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Art in the Neighborhood
There are some people who take the time to make sure days are better. Krayna Castelbaum is one of those people. A self-described poetry enthusiast and artist, this local instigator does her share to bring a bit of art to her neighborhood. She takes the time to print and post a poem every month, accessible […]
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Cajun Meets Asian
Blackened Dragon food cart opens in new location
Nick Ragazzo is a 33-year-old chef who decided one day that he no longer wanted to work for anyone but himself. A native of the East Coast and well-traveled, Ragazzo wanted to put his own spin on creative cooking. That’s where the Blackened Dragon comes into play. The passionate chef is now the sole owner […]