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.
Dog owners in Central Oregon take their dogs on many outdoor adventures—whether that be a hike, camping or even just a trip to the dog park. But what happens if something goes wrong? When you’re away from the home and your vet can’t be reached quickly, it’s important for dog owners to know what to […]
Dogs that live in Central Oregon don’t really live normal lives. They get pampered everywhere they go—from dog treats at your favorite drive-thru coffee hut, a seat at the table for dinner at the brewery and a whole parade dedicated to our four-legged friends—it truly is a doggie sanctuary filled with all kinds of dog […]
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It happens every year: October rolls around and you end up making last-minute Halloween plans. But not only did you forget about plans, you totally spaced the most important thing—a good costume. Again. If you’re reading this now and realize you still need to throw something together, don’t panic! There are plenty of easy, last […]
Trick or treat! That three-word phrase brings joy to so many people year after year. People wear their favorite costumes throughout the night while collecting mass amounts of candy and chocolate. Then at the end of the night you go through the night’s collection with your friends to see who had the best haul… but […]
Sometimes it’s the soundtracks to horror movies that truly make them so scary.
The latest album from Colorado five-piece The Drunken Hearts was made in what most would call an unconventional way. One day after the band released 2018’s “The Prize,” the guys headed into the studio and began to make and record a new song each day until they had enough quality content for a new album—and […]
Currently on tour in Europe with fellow Portland bands Moorea Masa and The Mood and Swatkins, Samuel Eisen-Meyers found himself in Italy the day we spoke on the phone—and made sure to warn me of the sketchy wi-fi of the Air B&B, in case we lost connection. We didn’t lose connection, but Eisen-Meyers did tell […]
At the beginning of the year, Jordan Wolfe stepped into the unknown and tried to make a new path for himself—and that path was Wolfe House. He and his wife, Katie, bought a home across the street from a drop-in-center for homeless people in Redmond, and started inviting their friends to come stay with them […]
Not only are the dispensary options vast in Central Oregon, but there is also a variety of bud to choose from. Do you want an Indica? Sativa? Maybe a hybrid? The different highs combined with such unique names can be a little overwhelming when trying to make a purchase. So, for this Street Beat, we […]
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