Remember the nights when you waited in your bed for the Tooth Fairy to bring you money for your tiny tooth or on the couch by the Christmas tree for Santa Claus to give you awesome presents after stuffing his belly full of cookies and milk. Ah, to be a kid again. Those memories are […]
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Bend and Mt. Bachelor on another Top 10 list
The allure and awesomeness of Mt. Bachelor and Bend have been recognized once again by one the biggest travel websites out there. TripAdvisor announced last Thursday that Bend was the second most affordable ski destination in North America after compiling their annual TripIndex Ski list. They looked at 25 resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada […]
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Sandy Relief Concert Tonight
I usually don’t watch these benefit concerts because they have the same acts performing every time but this show might be one to tune into. They are saying that this “12.12.12. The Concert For Sandy Relief” will be the largest viewed concert in music history. News stories are saying it will reach more than 2 […]
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Tragedy at Mall in Portland
There was tragic news this afternoon from our neighbors to the north. A news story broke that a single gunman had opened fire on shoppers at the Clackamas Town Center near Portland. Early reports stated that at least three people were killed, including the gunman and multiple others were wounded in the shooting. This is […]
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Seasonal Releases at Deschutes
The Deschutes Brewery pub is set to release two of their delicious seasonal brews this week and next. Today will kick off the annual celebration as the Hop Henge Experimental IPA is poured for our drinking pleasure. This beer will have a new recipe, as it does every year because it’s experimental, and I’m hoping […]
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Another Day That The Music Died
It was confirmed today that Jenni Rivera, a mexican-american singer and reality star, perished in a plane crash in Northern Mexico. This is terrible news for her family and fans as they mourn the loss of an inspiring woman and celebrated musician. After hearing of this story, I instantly thought of Don McLean’s song, “American […]
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Put On Your Yarmulke, It’s Time For Hanukkah
Latkes, menorahs and dreidels. It’s that time of the year again for all the Jewish people in town and everywhere to enjoy their eight-day holiday. The spiritual celebration will begin on Saturday night so get your candles ready for lighting and brush up a bit on your Hebrew. If you aren’t prepared for the annual […]
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High Desert Museum Gets an Upgrade
If you’re looking for some holiday fun for yourself or the entire family, be sure to check out the new addition at the High Desert Museum. On Nov. 17, they opened the new E.L. Wiegand Pavilion. Cathy Carroll, the museum’s communications and promotions manager, expressed that they named the facility after the Reno-based foundation who […]
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The Concussion Blitz
A local foundation’s path for new standards proves vital for high school athletes
As sweat trickled down his face and the defense inched toward the line, Mountain View High School senior Trevor Roberts hit the go button and rushed through a gap during a varsity football game last season. His head collided with one of the linebackers and the rest is a lesson in brain injuries. “I thought […]
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New Three Creeks Brewing Anniversary Beer
Three Creeks Brewing recently released a special brew called the Hodag Cascadian Dark Ale, celebrating Hoodoo Ski Area’s 75th anniversary. Hodag, which is the one of the chair lifts, is one of many things the resort should be proud of because their community impact has been tremendous over the past century. Mmmm…beer. Now, let’s see […]
