Jul 14-21, 2021

News

• Local News

  River Democracy

  How 4,700 miles of Oregon waterways got nominated for Wild and Scenic River designation

  By K.M. Collins

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Local News

  Need A Ride

  The labor shortage has made it harder than ever to hail a ride in Bend

  By Jack Harvel

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Local News

  Turnkey Funding Awarded In Bend

  After the purchase of the Old Mill & Suites was rescinded, Bend finds a new shelter for the unhoused

  By Jack Harvel

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Local News

  Three Fires

  The Grandview, Darlene and Swamp Wells Trail Fires have burned thousands of acres during the early fire season

  By Jack Harvel

  Jul 20, 2021

  
• Noticias en Español (Spanish News)

  Noticias en Español

  La ciudad prolongó la prohibición del uso de cohetes debido al continuo riesgo de incendios en la zona

  By Por Jack Harvel Traducido por Jessica Sanchez-Millar

  Jul 14, 2021

  

Opinion

• Editorial

  Parking Pains are Only Beginning. Survey All Residents About How to Proceed with Old Bend Program

  A reminder of the power of human connection and the pleasure that can be found in seeing musicians play live on a gorgeous summer night

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Letters to the Editor

  Letters to the Editor 7/15/21

  Guest Opinion: Redmond City Council needs to take a strong stance against the Confederate flag

  Jul 14, 2021

  

Culture

• Culture Features

  Stop, Collaborate and Listen

  Open Space Event Studios makes room for art

  By Jared Rasic

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Take Me Home

  Market Update and June Statistics

  Inventory remains low and median pricing continues to rise

  By Christin J Hunter, Broker

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Thin Line Between Love And Bait

  We sometimes explain things to ourselves in ways that don't so much lay out the facts as provide an airbag for our feelings

  By Amy Alkon

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  This Modern World—week of July 15

  America!

  By Tom Tomorrow

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Free Will Astrology—Week of July 15

  The coming weeks will be prime time for you to relish primal pleasures

  By Rob Brezsny

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Arizona's Restrictive Voting Laws

  Mere inconvenience cannot be enough to demonstrate a violation

  By Jen Sorensen

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Advice & Fun

  Matt Wuerker—Week of July 15

  Media inputs

  By Matt Wuerker

  Jul 14, 2021

  

Food & Drink

• Chow

  Bangers, Coffee, Tacos and Frozen Yogurt All Available at New Plaza on Bend's East Side

  The new center on NE Cushing Drive offers a spacious, comfortable place to dine, drink and hang

  By Donna Britt

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Chow

  Cork and Barrel Returns

  Featuring the winemakers of Paso Robles, California, along with featuring multiple guest chefs who prepare high-class meals

  By Isaac Akenson

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Chow

  LGBTQ+ Night at Dogwood

  Oh Yess—a monthly gathering of LGBTQ+ peeps (and their friends)

  By Nicole Vulcan

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Beer & Drink

  Mecca Grade Estate Malt and Brewing Tastes Like Madras

  Making malt matter to hop heads

  By Brian Yaeger

  Jul 14, 2021

  

Screen

• Film

  Spy Game

  Marvel's "Black Widow" is too little, too late

  By Jared Rasic

  Jul 14, 2021

  

Music

• Sound Stories & Interviews

  Artist Fact Sheet: Madison Cunningham

  The Grammy-nominee heads to town for a Sisters Folk Festival show

  By Isaac Biehl

  Jul 14, 2021

  

Outside

• Go Here

  Relay Runs with Your Crew

  Cascade Lakes Relay and Beer Chase Series give Central Oregonians a reason to run

  By Megan Burton

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Natural World

  Hot Birds Are Not Happy Birds

  A heat wave is tough for those without the option of going indoors

  By Jim Anderson

  Jul 14, 2021

  
• Outside Features

  High Desert Horror Story

  Getting that 'Bend starter kit' of outdoor equipment is tougher this year, with gear shortages happening locally and nationally

  By K.M. Collins

  Jul 14, 2021