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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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He Talks with Sasquatch

Two Bigfoot experts head to Bend to share their experiences
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Kewaunee Lapseritis and his wife, Kelly Lapseritis, are two of the most prominent figures within the Sasquatch-lore community. Kewaunee has a background in conservation, anthropology, dowsing (a technique for searching for underground water, minerals, or anything invisible, by observing the motion of a pointer or the changes in direction of a pendulum), psychology and holistic […]

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Weekend Warrior: May 3-5

Farm to table, water fun and movie knowledge
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It’s that time of the week again – where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]

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Kaylee’s Law Passes Unanimously

In the midst of a second life sentence for Kaylee Sawyer’s murderer, SB 576 moves to reform campus security
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On April 23, the Oregon Senate unanimously passed SB 576, also known as Kaylee’s Law. The bill was carried by Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) and is focused on an overall security reform that helps better define police forces and campus security forces. The bill passes following the murder of Central Oregon Community College student Kaylee […]

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Bike Events

From bike swaps to Grinders, Wheelers, Divas and Chainbreakers, these events cover all yourspring and summer cycling desires.
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 4/26-28 THE BEND BIKE SWAP The Bend Bike Swap is the perfect place to track down some new gear, or even sell some of what you might not need anymore. It also raises funds for Bend Endurance Academy. Fri., 3-7pm, Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 9:30am-3pm. Thump Coffee, 549 NW York Dr., […]

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One Show, One Song at a Time

PJ Moon and The Swappers draw from life experience on the road—and much more
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The debut album of PJ Moon and The Swappers, “Memoirs of Living in a Car,” was released last October. The album is an 11-track mix of everything—rock, soul, funk—and even a little bit of country. “Memoirs of Living in a Car” isn’t just a deep title, either. It was Moon’s reality. Over the phone Moon […]

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Getting Back on the Bike

How Brent Cowles moved forward through music
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Brent Cowles is a modern mix of soul that sticks. To me, he’s like a quality peanut butter: His unique tone can get down to the gravel – that’s the chunky, if you will. Then you don’t expect it, but Cowles is able to hit these sweet falsetto notes that are yes, I’m going there […]

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Artist Fact Sheet: Andy Frasco & The U.N.

Andy Frasco brings his undeniable passion for music and life to Bend
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Andy Frasco & The U.N. aren’t your typical jam band—and they’ll tell you that. Frasco previously described the group as “a punk rock band for the jam scene” in an interview with the Live For Live Music website. If you read, watch or listen to any interview with Frasco, this sentiment will make total sense. […]

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“The World’s Healthiest Nut”

Pili Hunters sticks to its wild roots, while putting the planet first
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About five years ago, Jason Thomas was on a kite surfing trip in the Philippines. It was then that he first tried the pili nut (pronounced peel-y) and experienced the powerful flavor for himself. Thomas flew back home with 10 pounds of pili nuts in his backpack and proceeded to sell them along the coasts […]

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Record Store Day 2019

Recycle Music and record lovers relish the twice-a-year holiday
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Somewhere in the pantheon of the best holiday rankings, Record Store Day is up toward the top. Not only is it a nostalgic practice for some, but it’s a great way to support an industry that most probably figured would be dead by now. RSD happens twice a year – once in April and once […]

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Weekend Warrior: April 12-14

Supporting good causes while having fun
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It’s that time of the week again – where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]

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