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Isaac Biehl

Isaac is living proof that "Iowa Nice" is actually a thing. A journalism graduate from Iowa State University, he regularly writes about music, the outdoors and the arts/culture scene. Isaac loves the Trail Blazers, backpacking and a good IPA. He plans to one day win Survivor. Your move, Jeff Probst.

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Senior Year, Baby! Sort of…

Central Oregon’s graduating class had to end their time in high school on strange terms, but they’re making the best of it
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This year has been weird for everyone. The way businesses operate has been, and probably will remain totally different. But there’s one group of people who in particular are facing strange times: the graduating class of 2020. Not only are many seniors leaving behind what they know, but they’re taking a step in life that […]

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Phase 2unes

New reopening guidelines mean a shot of live music for Central Oregon—by Central Oregonians
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With a little more leeway following Deschutes County’s approval for Phase Two reopening, people are starting to see live music popping up once again. But some of the new guidelines might only work for certain venues, and they might only work for specific artists as well. On June 5, the Volcanic Theatre Pub opened for […]

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Playtime is Back!

Playgrounds in Bend and Redmond are set to open, but please mind your distance, officials say
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Bend Park and Recreation District and the City of Redmond have announced the opening of park playgrounds starting today. The opening of playgrounds is in compliance with Phase Two guidelines for Deschutes County. Swings are meant to be swung on, not tied up in a knot. So now instead of yellow tape across slides, we […]

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Where Can You Watch Movies?

Phase Two is officially in effect, but that doesn’t mean every theater is open
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The smell of popcorn and a giant soda in hand seems like a piece of nostalgia from long ago. And even as Deschutes County enters into Phase Two reopening guidelines, which gives theaters the green light, there are still obstacles preventing all of the theaters in the area from opening. One, obviously, is space. Making […]

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Not a Crapload of Data… But Some

Preliminary findings from Bend’s sewer samples show varying levels of SARS-CoV-2
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In May, the City of Bend announced its utilities department had been participating in a study with Biobot Analytics, focused on monitoring wastewater to give a bigger picture about the spread of COVID-19 in the community. This type of study could also be used for other purposes in the future, as a way to catch […]

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Bandcamp is a Platform for the People

The music hosting site and publication will once again waive fees to support artists and then the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
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There are plenty of streaming services out there to choose from, but Bandcamp is the best when it comes to supporting independent artists and the music that helps them survive. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Bandcamp has set aside days where they waive their company’s share of purchase fees to the artist. Even just one day […]

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Reopening the Forest ▶ (with video)

Toilet cleaning and other services in the Deschutes National Forest have been closed—but recreationalists have still been “going.” You can imagine the results.
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The outside appeared closed up for a few months, but was it really? With trailheads and camping “closed” in the Deschutes National Forest during the COVID-19 outbreak and only partially being re-opened as of late, it would seem things out on the trails are even busier than normal. At Phil’s Trail trailhead this past weekend, […]

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Juniper Swim & Fitness is Back!

Sign up online for classes and workouts starting June 4
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Bend Park and Recreation District announced it will be reopening Juniper Swim & Fitness Center on Monday, June 8. After evaluating the popular fitness center’s spaces and rearranging fitness equipment to encourage social distancing, BPRD will also be implementing an advanced reservation system for classes and activities to keep capacity where it needs to be. […]

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Triple Whammy

Eric Leadbetter helps bring joy to the music scene, food industry and hospital workers with the St. Charles Meal Mission
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Eric Leadbetter’s son was born on April 1. From there he and his wife Briana were stuck quarantining at the hospital for the next five or so days due to COVID-19.  The local musician was given a front row seat to see just how hard the staff at St. Charles was working and the conditions […]

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