Vol. 21, No. 31
Where Your Money Goes
With the wrap-up of the Oregon Legislature, a look at how some parts of the budget shook out for Central Oregonians
By Judy Stiegler
Where Are They Now?
In the wake of marijuana legalization, a writer sets out to find his former dealers—and some ugly truths
By Brad Lockwood
Insurance coverage (or lack thereof) got you down?
Alternative pay medical models offer a local option for healthcare woes
By K.M. Collins
Central Oregon Eclipse Events
By Sophia Sahm
Sneak Peek: Rehearsal for Shakespeare in the Park
A peek into the Aug. 18 & 19 production at Drake Park
By Nicole Vulcan
Local media should have access to police radio traffic, in real time
Letters to the Editor July 24-31
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Why you need to see the TOTAL eclipse—and why you need to take care to protect your eyeballs
By Magdalena Bokowa
Coffee, Cannabis and Smugness
By Josh Jardine
A Take on the Housing Group Report
Picks of the Week: August 2-9
Art for All
Outdoor Sculptures on the Rise in Redmond
By Howard Leff
Ashley Volz, Deschutes County Emergency Services Coordinator
An integral part of the Emergency Service Team During the Great American Eclipse
Source Suggests: Fall Preview
By Tom Beans, Dudley's BookShop Cafe
Nailed it in the Backcountry?
Recipes for the trail, and why you can't trust Pinterest
By Lisa Sipe
Little Bites: New Seasonal Release from Crater Lake Spirits
Little Bites: 73rd Annual Buckaroo Breakfast
Redmond's Growing Beer Footprint
Kobold Brewing's new taproom adds to a fun new scene
By Kevin Gifford
Open Minds
Food Evolution takes on the GMO debate
By Jared Rasic
Blonde, James Blonde
Le Carre meets Le Chiffre in this spy-stravaganza
Soak It In
Bend-based band Wayward Soul returns to Brokedown Soakdown for the festival's second year
By Anne Pick
Traveling Storyteller
James McMurtry talks about what makes a good song and why he loves driving on tour
Cascade Lakes Relay & Twilight 5K — Two Races You Can't Miss
Butterflies by the ka-jillions!
Sightings—many sightings—of the California tortoiseshell butterfly
By Jim Anderson
Eclipsing All Other Views
The first permit issued on the Warm Springs side of Mt. Jefferson means unprecedented views for eclipse viewing
By Caitlin Richmond
Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tour 2024
@ Deschutes Historical Museum
Fri., Oct. 11, 4-9 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 12, 4-9 p.m.
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