It’s still not easy to be a woman in a “man’s world.” While many of you probably aren’t thrilled by our use of that phrase, it’s a simple fact that, for all women have accomplished, there are still jobs—entire industries even—that are dominated by men. In this year’s women’s issue, we’re taking the opportunity to […]
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KER-POW!
Women Still Busting Down Barriers
Central Oregon is packed with wonder women. Below are just a few of the kick-ass females who are thriving in roles traditionally associated with men. Not All Dudes How Sarah Robinson broke through the male majority to become an accomplished chemist Sarah Robinson has always been a science nerd. The Oregon native holds a Ph.D. […]
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Blood, Bunkers and Beauty: Cool Talk Tonight by Outside Correspondent
Totally lucky Bendite Tim Neville, who routinely goes on assignment and reports back to the New York Times, Outside and other excellent publications, will give a presentation tonight at The Environmental Center about his recent trek into the alps of Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. These beautiful mountains and valleys there were the the backdrop to […]
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Complete Guy on a Buffalo Collection
Because we love you… Episode One Episode Two Episode Three Episode Four
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Little Bites: Worth a Trip South
Farmer Brown’s a great winter produce stop
On the southeast side of Bend, just off Knott Road, is one of the best little gems in town—Farmer Brown’s farm stand. There’s no sign showing the name of the market. The owners don’t advertise the business around town. And the place is only open eight hours a week in winter. I first heard about […]
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Fires in Our Backyard
Reports of seven fires in dowtown Bend have rattled the community this morning. The Trinity Episcopal Church and its meeting house next door were both burned, as were several cars and at least one garage west of the church along Jefferson and St. Helens Streets. The fires were reported around 2:15 a.m. this morning, but […]
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Environmental Politics Everything at Broken Top Bottle Shop Tonight
When was the last time you really had a handle on the environmental issues facing the state? Go to the Oregon League of Conservation Voters chat at Broken Top Bottle Shop tonight and you’ll get all the latest on efforts to protect Oregon’s air, water, land and wildlife. It’ll be part beer drinking meet and […]
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Memorial Service for Virginia Reddick Tomorrow
For the past twelve years, the United Senior Citizens of Bend were led by a tough-as-nails gal named Virginia Reddick. In a major blow to the group and a deep loss to the community, Reddick passed away on Valentine’s Day last week of a major stroke, according to family members. A memorial service will be […]
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In Case You Haven’t Seen It: Top 30 Most Portland Things
There’s this: Then there’s this: And also this: Go see the other 27 things here!!
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Bend’s Magnum P.I.
Ed Barbeau feels like fiction, but he’s the real deal
It’s 3:30 p.m. on a Friday and I’m behind my computer typing and researching and blogging and doing other sitting-at-a-desk-related tasks. Again. Then the phone rings and I get the most intriguing invitation I’ve ever received. Do I want to go on a stakeout, like, right now? The caller is Ed Barbeau, local pizza joint […]