Today’s start. Bend skiers Santi Ocariz (XC Oregon) and Ollie Burress (XC Oregon) took first and second, respectively, in the 30K freestyle race outside of Bend today. Ocariz finished in 1 hour, 3 minutes and 3 seconds, while Burress crossed the line less than a minute later in 1:04:16. Sam Cordell (Madshus/Mt. Borah) of Parkdale […]
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SCREENING TONIGHT: It’s a Disaster
David Cross is hilarious. You may remember him from such awesome shows as Arrested Development, where he played Tobias Fรผnke. Cross is back in It’s a Disaster, a comedy about four couples who, while enjoying a casual Sunday brunch, are faced with an unsavory possibility: The world may be coming to an end just outside […]
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Worthy
New brewery lives up to the name
We went to the MASSIVE Worthy Brewing campus last week to see what all the flap was about. The brewery has since opened, on Feb. 4, but we put our journalist credentials to good use and went for an early beer and pizza. We got both, as well as a tour from Mr. Worthy himself. […]
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Meet the Mayor
Jim Clinton explains Bend’s biggest issues
Bend’s new mayor, who is beginning his third term as a city council member, holds a Ph.D. in physics, started a series of high-tech companies and is very interested in alternative energies. He raced motocross in the early-'70s, is passionate about superconductivity and is pretty sure he’s tested more water-heating solar panel designs than anyone […]
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Nowhere to Turn
Bend’s leading LGBTQ organization falls on tough times
There is no doubting the need for organizations like Bend’s Human Dignity Coalition. Jadin Bell, a gay teenager from La Grande, died Sunday after he was taken off life support. The 15-year-old was hospitalized after he attempted to hang himself on Jan. 19. Bell was a victim of bullying. Sadly, such torture is commonplace. But […]
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TONIGHT! Helio Sequence
Did you read Ethan Maffey’s story in last week’s paper about Helio Sequence? If you missed it, here’s a recap. The Portland-area duo is big time (they’re on Sub Pop). They play thoughtful, honest ambient-alt rock (see: Negotiations, their 2012 release). Brandon Summers (vocals and guitars) and Benjamin Weikel (drums and keys) are Helio Sequence. […]
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Local Guide Saves Life in Avalanche
…And Central Oregon beefs up its avalanche awareness. Read on… On Sunday a skier who was exploring the backcountry around the Alta Ski Area was buried under four feet of snow after he was consumed by an avalanche.Lucky for buried dude, part-time Bend resident and mountain guide Todd Glew was on the scene. Todd Glew, […]
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Dan Savage on Bullying: Listen on OPB Today
Nationally syndicated sex advice columnist Dan Savage, of Savage Love, is on OPB’s Think Out Loud today discussing bullying. The Seattle Stranger editor is responding to the death of 15-year-old Jadin Bell, a gay La grande teen who recently committed suicide. Bell had been on life support after hanging himself on Jan. 19. He died […]
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Cyclocross Elite World Champs Now on Saturday
Yes, true story. The elite races in Louisville, Ky. are now scheduled for Saturday. Race organizers and the UCI are concerned about the Ohio River flooding, which would put the race course underwater. Oh, and this is the first time ever ‘CROSS WORLD CHAMPS have been held on AMERICAN SOIL. The NEW schedule: 9:45 AM: […]
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TONIGHT’S MUSIC! Stoney Danza
Do you like this? Then GET YO ASS DOWN TO PLAYERS!Local DJ Stoney Danza is back spinning all your soul favorites: James Brown, Gladys Knight, Curtis Mayfield and more. Here’s the event page. It’s only $3. That’s a good booty-shake-per-dollar ratio. Soul Night with Stoney Danza10pm-1am, Thursday Jan. 31 (tonight, foo!)Players Bar & Grill, 25 […]
