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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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Measles in Deschutes County?

Health officials believe a visitor may have exposed locals to the measles virus. Here’s what you should know about vaccinations and exposure
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Editor’s note: The dates of potential measles exposure have been altered from the original version of the story, following an update from Deschutes County Health Services. The agency confirmed Jan. 30 that the person thought to have measles did indeed have the virus, and was in the “early contagious period of the illness.” The Oregon […]

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Amsterdam is Back

Bend-based rhymer has his first full-length project in five years
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Most people know the difficulties that come with having a crush on someone. These problems have evolved over time; today we have social media and phones with dating apps like Tinder. The waves of communication are now permanently flowing. These are the issues that Bend-based rapper Amsterdam tackles on the new album, “Crush.” It details […]

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Avoiding The Sophomore Slump

Cascade Crescendo preps for a second album
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Portland’s high-octane bluegrass band, Cascade Crescendo, will be releasing its sophomore album, “Chasing The Sun,” Feb. 15. Made up of Hunter White (guitar), Taylor Skiles (upright bass), Aden Beck (mandolin) and Harrison Olk on banjo, the guys really brought it this time around and are prepping for a stretch of release shows. The sun is […]

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Classic West Side

Cascade West is a go-to for an everyman’s happy hour
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If you’re looking for fancy frills or extravagant drinks, then this might not be the happy hour for you. But if you’re looking for cheap beer paired with a relaxing and fun atmosphere, you might have a winner! Cascade West Grub & Ale House was warm and spacious with solid service. From pool tables to […]

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Nurses Ratify a New Contract

Agreement comes after months of debate between St. Charles and ONA
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With a tentative contract on the table over the past several weeks, the nurses at St. Charles Medical Center have voted in favor to ratify their four-and-a-half year contract. A majority of the over 900 nurses at St. Charles needed to sign on to complete the ratification—so after months of back and forth, many people […]

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Weekend Warrior: Jan 24-27

Run a 50K and recover with a good book
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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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Dark Night Of The Soul

This Island Earth raises awareness for suicide and mental health
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Society has made some significant strides when it comes to talking about mental health. While there has been improvement, the discussion about it in art communities might still be lacking. Elijah Goodall of This Island Earth would like to see it become more open, and he and his friends have plans for helping accomplish that. […]

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From the Bars of Miami

Magic City Hippies has come a long way
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What started as a one-man band by Robbie Hunter has grown into much, much more. Now assembled with the skills of Pat Howard (drums) and John Coughlin (guitar), Magic City Hippies have moved from the bars of Miami (paid in free beer, I’m told) to playing festivals on their bucket list like Bonnaroo and Electric […]

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Weekend Warrior: Jan 18-20

Who’s up for a little Sunday meditation?
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As another work week begins to round off, we know you’ve already been trying to secretly make plans behind your desk. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best things to put on your radar. Friday: Margo Cilker & Field Heat w/ An American Forrest Kickstart the weekend at Spoken Moto with […]

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