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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.
Bendite Rachel Lindgren is making her return to “Jeopardy!” on season 36 as a player in the Tournament of Champions.
Over the weekend the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls of a black bear in residential areas. Deputies were forced to kill the bear due to public safety.
Independence day is here, ladies and gentlemen. That means fireworks, cookouts, fun in the sun and more. Here’s a list of a few things happening that can help you plan out your day and properly celebrate the USA. Pet Parade/Old Fashioned Festival 10am-4pm – Downtown Bend Sunriver 4th of July Festival 10:30am-4pm – Village at […]
Funky times are ahead at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue come to Bend July 5 to get the summer popping. In New Orleans, and Louisiana in general, music is a part of the culture that flows as freely as air. On two separate occasions during interviews this year, artists have […]
Calling from a coffee shop in West Hollywood, Meekoh Martinez tells me how Bend is still his favorite place in the world. The singer-songwriter originally left to pursue his music career, but those Bend roots are still helping Martinez discover himself musically. “I’ve spent the last two or three years just writing as much as […]
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to go over the regulations of growing marijuana on rural lands.
Back in March, Joshua Jacobs (sometimes known as SinSay, when he DJs) began to put the puzzle pieces in place for a new gathering in Central Oregon. While the birth of the idea came from his brain, Jacobs makes sure to tell me that it was a total group effort of everyone involved. Located at […]
Local’s Bin: Groovasaur EP The debut project from Bend’s Groovasaur slightly reminds me of the soundtrack to Spyro The Dragon — which is probably my favorite video game soundtrack of all time (If you didn’t know, it was actually scored by The Police’s Stuart Copeland). One reason is its mystical cover, and the other is […]
After what may have felt like an eternity, local officials have made some movement on the dredging of Mirror Pond—and for what the future might hold for one of Bend’s more recognizable landmarks. Mirror Pond—part of the Deschutes River in downtown Bend—has been building up sediment since it was last dredged in 1984. The issue […]
Founded in 2013, the Bend Pickleball Club was formed to provide more ways to play the beautiful game here in Central Oregon – which is exactly what they did. In partnership with the Bend Park and Recreation District, BPC raised money and help build 16 new pickleball courts at Pine Nursery Park. And that’s where the […]
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