One of five stories that are part of this week’s cover story, “Counting Change: Winners and losers in the rocky restart to the economy.” After such an extended hiatus from normalcy, I’m surprised by the things I miss. Children laughing joyfully as they run around playgrounds. The humble dumpling cart parked outside of The Capitol, […]
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!
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Green on Green on… Green
Quarantine has helped local garden centers
boom and bloom
One of five stories that are part of this week’s cover feature, “Counting Change: Winners and losers in the rocky restart to the economy.” One of the positives that bloomed from widespread stay-at-home orders was the development of healthy new hobbies, including backyard farming and gardening. From Victory Gardens to chicken coop construction, many flexed […]
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Raising the Bar
Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartenders—but customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.
Serving drinks to thirsty customers is fraught with concerns for bartenders—but customers have a role to play, too. Read what happened during a recent Friday morning at a local greasy spoon.
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Unmasked Questions
Exploring the great divide: to wear masks, or not to wear masks? A local disease ecologist weighs in
With the rise of COVID-19 came the rise of misinformation. Scientific facts became topics of debate. “One of my residents is heart broken that the country he fought for in WWII can’t manage to wear a mask for his safety.” One of the most controversial topics in the current climate is mask wearing: should we […]
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‘The Church is Not a Building’ ▶ [With Video]
Local clergy look to the positive side of moving online—including increases in participation
On Friday, President Donald Trump officially declared that all houses of worship were to be considered essential services. “Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics essential, but have left out churches and houses of worship. It’s not right. So I’m correcting this injustice and calling houses of worship essential,” Trump said. While he […]
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The Summer of the Sidewalk
Downtown Bend restauranteurs advocate for a car-free summer
Downtown Bend restaurants and retailers are lobbying in favor of a car-free summer, hoping that proposed street closures will make social distancing guidelines easier to implement. The majority of local eateries have had to cut the number of dining room tables in half. Outdoor dining options would free up more space for patrons while helping […]
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Too Soon?
While many local businesses celebrate Phase One reopening, others are taking the slow route to a safe reopening
As of May 15, much of Oregon was officially able to begin Phase One reopening under Gov. Kate Brown’s guidelines. Over the past two months, some local restaurants shut their doors entirely, others shifted to takeout and delivery. Now, many restaurants and bars are reopened for dine-in—under strict guidelines. As we start to crawl from […]
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Are Drive-In Theaters Making a Comeback?
A short-lived drive-in in Prineville offers a nostalgic experience – but are drive-in movies here to stay?
With the rise of “Netflix and chill” came the fall of “date night at the cinema” – and even before that came the fall of the original movie-going experience, the drive-in theater. For many Central Oregonians, drive-in movies are naught but a nostalgic relic of the past. For kids today, the phrase “drive-in theater” will […]
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Call for Virtual Event Submissions!
Submit your virtual events for inclusion in our long-anticipated return to print
It’s official! As of May 15, Phase 1 reopening will be underway in Deschutes County – with social distancing guidelines and other restrictions still in place. While this does mean we can once again dine-in at our favorite restaurants and finally get those long-anticipated haircuts, Phase 1 still prohibits gatherings of 25 or more people. […]
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Finding the Silver Lining
From duck mansions to beginning sobriety, Central Oregonians share their positive experiences with quarantine
Bend locals find the silver lining in the midst of strange and scary times