Don’t take this away from us. In its coverage of the government shutdown, mainstream media, so far, has focused on relateable concepts, like denied access to National Parks, for instance. And for good reason—park closures are tangible and something we can wrap our heads around. By now, we’re all well aware of the couple who, […]
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When the Dam Breaks
Leak in ailing Newport Avenue dam could force Pacific Power’s hand
Last week, a small fissure deep inside the wooden and concrete base of the 103-year-old Newport Avenue dam erupted. River water surged through the hole in the dam—the aquatic impoundment that creates Mirror Pond—and, as of press time, continues to pour through at the alarming rate of approximately 500 cubic feet per second. It is […]
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The 'Tween Season: Skiing in Autumn
Early-season skiing, firewood cutting and some sad news
Peter Alport, an area photographer and videographer, is obsessive about checking the weather. And for good reason—quality photography often hinges on meteorological trends. The 37-year-old outdoor athlete and artist isn’t shy about his weather obsession and readily admits to spending an inordinate amount of time hitting refresh on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website. […]
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Soups On!
Homemade, hot and ready at Bend Soup Company
There’s no question about it—we’re squarely (and comfortably) plopped into soup season. Morning frosts, clear, cool days and everything pumpkin-spiced reaffirm the notion that soups, stews, bisques and chowders are an entirely appropriate meal choice. Also, the fact that approximately 71 percent of our staff had soup for lunch today—that was another obvious indicator. While […]
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Suede Imperial Porter
10 Barrel’s new collaboration beer is a rich reminder that sharing is fun
Funny name, fantastic beer.
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BendFilm: The Cold Lands
The Cold Lands is well worth your time. Screening at 5:30pm Fri, Oct 11 at The Tower Theatre; 5:30pm Sat, Oct 12 at Tin Pan Theater When Atticus’ mother, a Subaru-driving, back-to-the-land hippie, unexpectedly dies the pensive youngster, who has been raised to be wary of authority, takes to the woods that surround his upstate […]
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BendFilm: McConkey
Screening 8:30pm Thu. Oct. 10 at The Tower Theatre; 5:30pm Fri. Oct. 11 at Regal Cinemas Old Mill 1 Extreme skiing pioneer Shane McConkey, who died skiing in 2009, must have been one of the most filmed athletes of all time. Since boyhood, McConkey, an affable daredevil, was obsessed with taking calculated risks—most of which […]
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TONIGHT: 10 Barrel Collaboration Beer Special Release
Fans of rich, high-alcohol beers take note: 10 Barrel is releasing a doozy. It’s called Suede Imperial Porter, a 9.6% ABV brew made with jasmine, calendula flowers and avocado honey and it’s their first ever collaboration beer. 10 Barrel’s brewing genius Tonya Cornett teamed up with brewers from Bluejacket (Washington D.C.) and Stone (San Diego) […]
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VIDEO: City of Bend Highlights New Bike Lanes
The City of Bend recently released a video touting all the recent bicycle infrastructure upgrades that have occurred over the past few months. We’re VERY excited to see the city, which has been partnering with Commute Options and the Bend Police Department, take alternative transportation seriously. Adding bike lanes, sharrows and colored bike lanes—it’s all […]
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BendFilm: Herd in Iceland
Screening with Finding Hillywood at 12:30pm Fri., Oct. 11 at The Oxford Hotel; 10:30am Sat, Oct 12 at Regal Cinemas Old Mill HERD IN ICELAND – Official Trailer from Herd In Iceland on Vimeo. Although Herd in Iceland creates little tension or drama, it’s a beautiful portrait of Iceland’s barren, windswept countryside and its storied […]