Nostalgia is incredibly powerful—and when that feeling is captured in a gift, it’s hard to be topped. That’s why exploring through antique shops and second-hand stores can be so fun. Either you find an item that strikes a personal chord, or you manage to stumble across something so cool that you can’t say no. That’s […]
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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Source Material
Grammy Edition: And the nominees are…
The 2020 Grammy nominees were announced last week, and as usual, the committee made one too many snubs for my liking. Granted, it can’t be an easy job to please the masses when it comes to music, but this year’s list of nominees seems extra perplexing. Let’s take a look at some of the big […]
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From The Fire
Warm Springs native Blue Flamez sheds light on Native life through his music
Atribal member from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Scott Kalama is best known for his rapping skills—which you might have heard under the moniker, Blue Flamez. He’s an award-winning artist making strides for Native Americans, bringing positivity to his roots. Through his music, Kalama showcases an inside perspective to living life as an indigenous […]
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Snow Worries, Brah
City of Bend urges community to get parked cars off roads to help with plowing
Well, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without big piles of snow, would it? To help manage the roads and make sure driving conditions are safe, the City of Bend sent out a press release this morning stating they’ve called out contracted services to support road cleanup. To help make things easier for road workers […]
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Bend Park and Recreation District Looks to Fill Board Vacancy
Board member Lauren Sprang announced her resignation this week
Effective November 19, Bend Park and Recreation District announced the resignation of board member Lauren Sprang. Sprang was originally elected to the board in in May of 2017—which means BPRD is looking for someone to fill the vacancy for her term, ending on June 30, 2021. “My time serving on the board has been a […]
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Tournament of Side Dishes
We pitted Thanksgiving sides against one another in a randomized “tourney bracket.” Here’s what came out victorious
Thanksgiving meals are pretty epic—and all are unique in their own way. Even just writing about a nice Thanksgiving spread is making me hungry. For many, turkey serves as the base of the meal. But what would Thanksgiving dinner be without an array of side dishes? Over the past week, we pitted 16 side dishes […]
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The Sound of Home Comfort
Trent Wagler talks about The Steel Wheels' latest album
Best known for its strings and on-point harmonizing, the Virginia-based band The Steel Wheels released “Over the Trees,” its seventh full-length album back in July. The release marks its first album as a five-piece, with the addition of percussionist Kevin Garcia, who had been touring with the band over the last couple years. We called […]
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A Friendly Tone
Grace Caston releases her debut EP, “Home”
Grace Caston is a Bend-based singer/songwriter with a powerful yet delicate voice. Her debut EP, “Home,” showcases a certain finesse as Caston dips in and out between harmonies with ease. Set to release to the public on Nov. 23 with a show at Spoken Moto, “Home” is a record that should be immediately added to […]
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If You Build It, They Will Come
Bend Park and Recreation District partners with volleyball club to build new courts
Back in September, the Source reported that the sand volleyball courts in the Old Mill District would be closing. Now we’ve confirmed the new plan to bring courts back to Bend. Bend Park and Recreation District, in collaboration with North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club, are working on a ground lease agreement to bring six sand […]
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Award-Winning Journalist Comes to Bend
Lulu Garcia-Navarro aims to share how the U.S. is viewed by other countries and cultures
Central Oregon Community College‘s Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program brings a variety of speakers to the Central Oregon community, all with diverse perspectives and expertise.Up next in the series is journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who will present “America—A Global Perspective.” “We’ve hosted some great journalists over the years and this year we are particularly fortunate […]