Three weeks into the new year means many things. One of them is that many new goals were set, which is awesome! Self-improvement is definitely encouraged. But it also probably means many of those sought after goals are going to be quit. To top it off, according to studies done by Strava, January 17 is […]
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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Run, Bike, Float, Repeat
Easy Float’s first sponsored athlete takes on the Leadman & Leadwoman Leadville Series for his older brother
Running is hard. Biking is hard. Work is hard. Almost anything in life can deal you stress – it’s all just a battle in how we choose to manage things. Not all ailments are ones that are visible, either. Bryan Messmer, founder of Easy Float, says insomnia is what pushed him into the floating business. […]
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Expanding the Sounds of Bluegrass
How Nashville helped transform The Infamous Stringdusters
If you were trying to get someone into bluegrass today, recommending this band or their recent album would probably be a solid start. The Infamous Stringdusters became Grammy winners in 2018 for the album, “Laws Of Gravity.” The Stringdusters work to bring a fresh take to bluegrass and try to push their musical boundaries. Even […]
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Hair Gel & Rhymes
How things got started for Vocab Slick
The Bay Area—around 30 minutes north of Oakland, Calif.—is where Vocab Slick calls home. This is the same place where he got his start as a rapper. “When I heard the Black Sheep ‘The Choice Is Yours’ album, it changed my life,” says Slick of his early beginnings dabbling with music. “I got that album, […]
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Slowing it Down
New speed limits for the city of Bend start this month
The state of Oregon and the City of Bend have implemented a few new laws and policies in the new year, from road kill to the downtown parking scene – and now speed limits. You don’t want to be the one who misses these updates and ends up with a ticket. Here are […]
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Weekend Warrior: January 11-13
Get your film, theater, climbing and music fix all in one weekend
There’s a lot going on this weekend—which is awesome! That is, until you can’t make a decision on what to do… If you need some help, here are some of the top notch options for what’s happening: Friday: BendFilm Presents: The Dawn Wall Rock climbing is pretty crazy when you think about it, and after […]
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Garcia Peoples Head West
New Jersey rockers get the ball rolling with a solid debut
There’s a cliché about life and open doors, and in a sense, it’s kind of true. At least that’s something Tom Malach, guitar player in the alternative rock band, Garcia Peoples, is becoming more aware of following the release of their debut album, “Cosmic Cash.” We sat down with Malach to talk about the album, […]
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2019 is Gonna Be Juicy For Handmade Moments
Just like the fruit off the Paw Paw Tree
Following a collision in their biodiesel bus in 2016, Anna Moss and Joel Ludford were on a track of recovery. Not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually as well. The Arkansas duo has since then moved through those challenges and is ready to start putting out the best music they’ve ever made as the […]
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Board Of Directors Opening at COCC
College seeks candidates after chairman steps down
Central Oregon Community College announced today it’s looking for someone to fill a position on its board of directors. The position will be assigned to Zone 5 which covers almost all of Bend, with exceptions in precincts 1, 7, 11, 20 and 35 in the northern part of the city. The opening on the board […]
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Parking Updates Go Into Effect
Parking managers will now monitor spaces til 7 pm
The City of Bend, Downtown Bend Business Association and the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee have announced some changes to various parking rates and regulations that officially started January 1. Not everyone is excited about the changes. In June 2017, the Bend City Council voted to accept the recommended strategies from the Downtown Strategic Parking Management […]
