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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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Testing the Crap Out of Bend

How big is Bend’s COVID outbreak? Researchers test the sewer system to find out
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For the past five weeks, Bend’s Utility Department has been handing in a sample of untreated sewage to Biobot Analytics, a new startup created in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital—all in the name of finding out just how widespread the COVID-19 outbreak is in the […]

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Animal Crossing is the Ultimate Connector

The new Nintendo game has provided bliss for its players and one Source staffer
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When the push to stay home began, Nintendo swept in to save us with the release of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” I’ve spent countless hours playing the game, as have many around the globe. Not only has it been an escape, but it’s also a connection to friends and family. The beauty of “Animal Crossing” […]

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A New Farewell

Elisha David’s new album is a magical set of music inspired by history and an old dream journal
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Last year we covered Elisha David’s album “Made in Oregon,” which was one of the coolest projects I listened to in 2019. Now David is back with another new project, “Un Nouvel Adieu,” and the Bend-based artist is stepping into new territory once again. The album title translates over to “A New Farewell” and is […]

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Running Through COVID-19

FootZone’s social media manager tells us what life has been like for runners during the pandemic and how he used running to raise over $15,000 for NeighborImpact
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Central Oregon is often known as a runner’s paradise. But with our lifestyles altered the last couple of months, things as simple as going to the grocery store and how we walk down the street were changed. Getting outside and having exercise in our lives was still something we needed for our collective sanity as […]

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Get Your Mind Outside with these Books

Nature is calling, and these local reads will get you excited to get back out there doing what you love
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With the Phase One reopening plan likely happening May 15 in Oregon counties, we know you’re rarin’ to go when it comes to the outdoors department. Mind you—not all locations, trailheads, and so on are likely to open right back up so always check with the land manager of the site where you plan to […]

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Cans-To-Go: Norwegian Cowboy Hazy IPA

Boss Rambler Beer Club dropped three new beers, so I tried the one with a cowboy on the can
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Raise your hand if you miss going to breweries. Right now we have prime-time weather to kick back at a favorite watering hole—but with lockdown, that’s still out of the question. Still, many of the places you go to get your thirst quenched are making things easier by either delivering to your doorstep or letting […]

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Central Cascades Wilderness Limited Entry System Delayed

Visitors to popular trailheads in Central Oregon won’t have to get permits this year after all, due to COVID-19
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On May 22, the Central Cascades Wilderness limited entry system was supposed to go into effect. But due to setbacks from COVID-19, local officials from the U.S. Forest Service announced that the new permit system will be pushed back until May next year. The new system was set to bring day-use limitations to 19 trails […]

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Get Your Basketball Fix with Tremendous Upside Potential

If you’re just getting wind of this online basketball phenom, you’re just in time to catch its Final Four.
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When the NBA, WNBA and NCAA had to shut down the remainder of their seasons, the world cried out for hoops and competition. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been getting your fix in by watching “The Last Dance” (the new Michael Jordan documentary) every Sunday night, watching re-runs of classic games online or even […]

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Some State Parks Open Back Up

Pilot Butte is back, baby! And so are some of its friends, as of Wednesday
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It’s been tough not being able to get out to all of  Oregon’s great state parks during the pandemic. We’ve had some incredible weather and nature is calling. But now we’ve got some good news: the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday that a small number of inland state parks will be open to […]

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Bend’s Stay Healthy Streets Could use a Pick-Me-Up

With limited resources available to the City, how safe can Greenways be? And how long will the Stay Healthy Streets initiative last?
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A big part of living in Central Oregon is the great outdoors. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, organizations in the state and city worked to make sure that we still had some access to these great amenities. With access to National Forests and State Parks closed, leaders looked at alternatives to provide people safe escapes […]

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