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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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Naughty By Nature is Timeless

As the legendary hip-hop trio comes to Bend, let’s admire the group for more than just “O.P.P.”
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Rap music has changed immensely since its inception, and just in the last few years, a shift has occurred in what becomes popular. But even in a genre that continues to evolve on the daily, there’s no doubt about the classic groups that continue to reign supreme. And Naughty By Nature? The definition of classic. […]

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WinterFest First Timers

Locals Brandon Prinzing & The Old Revival are stoked to be at this year’s WinterFest
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Local band Brandon Prinzing & The Old Revival will be making its WinterFest debut Saturday night, kicking things off for Jemere Morgan and Naughty By Nature. Funny enough, when I reached out to Prinzing for this story he was spending time in Hawaii—enjoying a far different scene than what he and the band will be […]

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Gung Ho For Shows: 4 Peaks 2020

From Grace Potter, JJ Grey & Mofo, The Dip & more, 4 Peaks is branching out with variety this year
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It’s that time of year already?! This morning 4 Peaks Music Festival announced a large portion of their lineup for 2020, and it’s looking like it’s going to be an incredible time with bands and artists for everybody. Let’s take a look at some of the acts that will be making their way to Central […]

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Building Trust

Bend-based company, Respect Outside, aims to prevent sexual misconduct and gender inequity in the outdoor industry
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Sustainability is a huge part of the outdoor industry. For many companies, part of the mission is to offer greener products, or to make operating procedures more sustainable. But as Gina McClard and Jim Miller saw it, outdoors-based organizations should be dedicating a similar level of effort to creating safe workplaces and fostering gender equality. […]

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Operatic-Folk

“Deceiver” marks Bend-native Corinne Sharlet’s solo turn
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Corinne Sharlet hasn’t forgotten about her Bend roots. The singer/songwriter is on the verge of releasing her debut solo EP, “Deceiver,” and knows her hometown still has quite the influence on what she creates. Now living in Portland, Sharlet is enjoying the transition from being in bands and creatively becoming her own artist. “It’s a […]

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Ball ‘Til You Fall

Hoops Green tells us what it’s like to be a Harlem Globetrotter and professional basketballer
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The Harlem Globetrotters are stopping in Redmond on Feb. 9 as part of the team’s Pushing The Limits World Tour. To see a Globetrotters game is to actually witness magic—pulling off such stunning tricks that you won’t see in your everyday pickup game. I spoke with Briana, AKA Hoops Green, the 15th female Globetrotter over […]

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We <3 Trails

A look ahead into what’s next for some of our trails in Central Oregon
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Raise your hand if you’ve used one of Central Oregon’s trails. Now keep reading if you plan to use them again. The High Desert is home to a variety of trails for all types of things—biking, walking, running, snowshoeing and more. As the community continues to grow, it’s important that these trails continue to evolve […]

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Trend: What’s Gin Your Cup?

With juniper as a key ingredient, it’s no wonder gin-based drinks are trending in Central Oregon… and beyond
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Central Oregon has a lot of quality spirits coming down the pipeline—and right now, nothing seems to be running hotter than gin. Looking outward, gin has had record-breaking sales globally. “I think there’s a lot of great gins being produced right now,” says Shelly Hopson, operations manager at Oregon Spirit Distillers on the new trends […]

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From the Islands

Aina, a Hawaiian-eats food truck, now open in the 9th Street Village
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Capturing the fresh flavors of the Aloha State, Aina Kauai Style Grill brings food to Bend that you’re not going to find anywhere else. The truck was opened by Ian Vidinha, a Hawaiian native from the fourth-largest island and current Bend local. On the menu you’ll find poke bowls, chili pepper chicken, katsu (a delicious […]

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Source Material

This just in—music is really good in 2020
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Look at us. Already one month down in 2020. The new decade is continuing to move whether we’re ready or not, and that means artists releasing music are entering into a new era. Will anything from the first month of the new roaring ’20s last until the end of the decade? Only time can truly […]

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