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Peter Madsen

Peter is a feature & investigative reporter supported by the Lay It Out Foundation. His work regularly appears in the Source. Peter's writing has appeared in Vice, Thrasher and The New York Times. Recently, Peter worked on the Canadian Screen Award-winning film “It’s Not Funny Anymore: From Vice Magazine to Proud Boys." He's also the author of Dealers, published by powerHouse Books.

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Updated: Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp May Lose Police Certifications For Life

A state police committee voted for lifetime revocation; final decision will be made July 27
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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp experienced his latest setback May 22, when a state police policy committee voted unanimously to recommend a lifetime revocation of his police certifications to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training board.  The board will review and vote July 27 on whether to take the committee’s […]

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‘Get Innocuous!’ LCD Soundsystem and TV On The Radio Bring NYC Dance Punk to Bend

Originating in the “Indie Sleaze Era,” these bands, playing two nights, bring dance-y, electro-funk rock to Hayden Homes Amphitheater
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Judging by LCD Soundsystem’s packed show at Hayden Homes Amphitheater last year, it might seem impossible that the group, fronted by James Murphy, was destined for anything but greatness. But flashback 23 years ago to a period shortly after 9/11: Murphy was having a creative — if not full-blown identity — crisis. The founder and […]

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This Ain’t Netflix

Three primetime comedic minds will (hopefully) roast Bend during these must-see stand-up appearances
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Matt Rife. Trevor Noah. Jerry Seinfeld. No. You’re not scrolling through your favorite streaming platform’s list of stand-up comedy specials. This short list of comedic all-stars is bringing distinct styles to Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer in Bend. It’s tempting to imagine what spontaneous crowd work or social observations these wry commentors might have for […]

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No Man’s Land Film Festival

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the touring film festival showcases the challenges and triumphs of womanhood in the outdoors
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“You’re so amazing!” “No. I’m an average person with a lot of problems.” The exploration of this sentiment is too often stifled in the pursuit — and documentation — of outdoorsy adventure and achievement. Since 2015, however, the No Man’s Land Film Festival, has sought to fix that. The festival visits Volcanic Theatre Pub on […]

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A GoFundMe Account is Raising Money for Sandos & Smash Food Truck

The Tumalo food truck, located at The Bite, suffers total loss but no injuries
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Mother’s Day, May 11, was a record day of sales for Sandos & Smash since opening in Tumalo’s The Bite in February. Just hours after closing, the truck ignited around 10:30 pm, according to owner Andrew Vijarro.   “It’s a complete loss, unfortunately,” Vijarro said.  Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to […]

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Leash Your Doggo — Fur Real

Authorities remind owners to leash dogs in parks — or face $250 fine, potential 30-day park ban
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‘Will you please leash your dog?’  It’s a simple request. Yet, depending on a person’s sensitivity level, it comes off as either a neighborly reminder of Bend’s leash ordinance, or a micro-aggression worthy of a shouting match.  From Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, this directive will come from Bend Park and Recreation District […]

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Skyliners Lodge Finds Stewards in NatureConnect Central Oregon

The historic landmark — ‘a beautiful thing’ — reopens July 1
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Skyliners Lodge, the historic log cabin near Tumalo Falls, will soon reopen under the new stewardship of educational nonprofit NatureConnect Central Oregon. NatureConnect will oversee Skyliners Lodge operations and resume renting out the lodge for private events, such as weddings, company retreats and parties. Profits from the rentals will go toward school field trips and […]

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Oregon State Parks Will Further Welcome (Certain) E-Bikes

Class I pedal-assist e-bikes can roll deeper in state parks this summer
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E-bike enthusiasts celebrated a landmark victory on April 23: Certain varieties of their pedal-assist bikes will be allowed greater access in Oregon State Parks beginning July 1.  It’s an important precedent, as e-bikes are still not allowed on singletrack trails in the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests. There, e-bikers have to stick to trails and […]

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Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium

A single-day event since last year, Bend's downtown bicycle racing showcase still electrifies
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There’s something indelible about the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium, held in downtown Bend. The closed-course, high-octane bicycle race has been held most summers since 1980. It’s an “Old Bend” event that has ushered local cycling through the sport’s various booms and busts — and certainly through the myriad transformations that make up “New Bend.” Local […]

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