The Deschutes River blesses people with endless hours of float-oriented fun over the summerโso the least we can do is help keep it clean! Beyond its opportunity for a variety of recreational activities, the Deschutes is a major part of Central Oregon’s economy. From the crops it helps water, to the fly shops that rely […]
Cayla Clark
Cayla graduated from UCLA with a degree in playwriting, soon after realizing that playwriting is not a viable career option. Fortunately, this led her to journalism, and she is thrilled to be part of such a unique and fun-loving team. Upcoming local events? Send them her way!
Rookie Food Cart of the Year – Aina Kauai Style Grill ▶ [with video]
Aina Kauai Style Grill, tied for Rookie Food Cart of the Year, was selected for its welcoming Aloha spirit and for bringing Central Oregon a slice of Hawaiian culture and cuisine it had not yet seen. Owner Ian Vidinha grew up on Kauai, with native Hawaiian and Portuguese roots. His culture translates into his unique […]
It’s Not Over Yet
In a last-ditch attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 before a looming second round of statewide shutdowns, Gov. Kate Brown announced a reformed set of guidelines in a Wednesday morning press conference. Gov. Brown noted that despite existing guidelines and widespread lifestyle adjustments, the virus is continuing to spread far too rapidly across the […]
First COVID-19 Death; Outbreak at Local Nursing Home
Deschutes County reports first COVID-related death, new cases on the rise
Super Fly
Fly fishing is the oldest method of recreational angling dating as far back as 200 CE in Macedonia, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. The first literary references to the sport date back to 15th and 16th century Europe. Since then, this outdoor pastime has continued to evolve, and what was once a male-dominated activity has […]
Her Special Tea
Cindi Neiswonger has always had an affinity for tea. After working a corporate job for 22 years, she decided that a career change was necessary. “I had a 3-year-old daughter, and I wanted to spend more time with her,” she explained. “So I started holding children’s tea parties. I was able to play around with […]
Get It Together, Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown tightens restrictions in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Face Covering Distribution for Deschutes County
In light of the statewide face covering mandate, Deschutes County announced that they will begin distributing close to 130,000 masks to local nonprofits, chambers and cities. The State of Oregon and Business Oregon provided the masks, and they are intended solely for public use. They’re disposable and reusable (if they are clean); however, they are […]
For the Locals
Summer is finally here! Unfortunately, this year we get “Summer 2020 Edition,” which can only mean one thing: nothing is normal, and traveling away from home is in something of a gray area. (As much as Central Oregonians love to count out-of-state license plates, we can’t really condemn Californians and Washingtonians as the spawn of […]
Plant-Based Bites
Local restaurants cater to a variety of dietary restrictions and lifestyle choices, so even those with limited diets never have limited options. This week, we’re rounding up five vegan meals that manyโno matter how meat-obsessedโcan enjoy. Lively Up Yourself, a vegan food cart named after a well-known Bob Marley song, serves up comfort food, including […]

