Portland, OR — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden today announced that the federal agency that regulates the sale of alcohol has agreed to rescind an order than would have blocked the sale of wine growlers in Oregon. In a letter to members of the Oregon delegation the administrator of the federal Alcohol, Tobacco Tax and Trade […]
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Make Way for the 2014 RESTAURANT GUIDE
This week’s papers have arrived! And this week’s issue is stuffed with…drum roll, please…THE 2014 RESTAURANT GUIDE! A comprehensive listing of eateries in Central Oregon and the announcement of our Restaurant and Rookie Restaurant of the Year! Matt Fox and Jen Hornstein Read the full 2014 Restaurant Guide here. Congratulations to Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails, […]
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What in the World?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division It’s another Central Oregon (spring?) morning. So, why not read something interesting while sipping on that fair-trade coffee? RSD14 Assessment: Wading through all the releases from RSD14 is going to take a bit of time. So, here’s some help from a gentleman who writes for Pitchfork, among other […]
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What in the World?
Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Lamb Studios Archive A lot happens while you’re not paying attention. So, just like Lewis Black, we catch what’s fallen through the cracks. Chemical Trespass: Curry County residents have complained about helicopters dropping pesticides on their properties while doing work on privately held land. The spraying continues. (via […]
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More dope? Nope.
Well, Deschutes County Commissioners have already made their decision on pot shops in the county. Bend businesses are open, though. But other locales around the state are still weighing in, with about 100 cities and municipalities banning medical marijuana businesses. Some of the bans and moratoriums predate Senate Bill 1531 being enacted on March 19. […]
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Bad dog behavior
Taking care of your dog’s dookie is one thing—and we told you why in our Boot, Don’t Make A Pile of Poop, this week. But having your dog attack and kill another pet is a bit more than we can comprehend. Yeah, that reportedly happened today at a La Pine dog park. (Via KTVZ) Deschutes […]
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What in the World? Today’s News!
President Obama inhaled and isn’t shy about it. His “evolving” stance on marijuana legalization, as outlined in a recent interview. Welcome back, Governor—here’s a subpoena! Republican NJ Gov. Chris Christie was sworn in yesterday, amid the lane-closure scandal at the George Washington Bridge. Ukrainian anti-government protests turn violent. The protests stem from President Viktor Yanukovych’s […]
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An Interveiw with Gov. John Kitzhaber
Gov. Kitzhaber is the keynote speaker at Tuesday’s SuperForum at the Tower Theatre. Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber is coming to Bend early next week to address how Central Oregon can balance growth with livability. He’ll be presenting at SuperForum at the Tower Theatre 7pm Tuesday, Jan. 21. The event is sold out, but that doesn’t […]
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Rise Up Declares Last Show at Pakit Until Spring
NOOOOOOOO!!! Today, Rise Up International, the arts organization that has been booking excellent concerts at Pakit Liquidators (including a rocking New Year’s day show with Larry and his Flask, Hopeless Jack and the Handsome Devil, Dirty Kid Discount and the Slaughter Daughters), announced via Facebook that next Saturday’s Black Pussy show will be the last […]
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What in the World? Today’s News!
Get it together, L.A. A 13-member citizen report released on Wednesday says the city of angles is suffering from “a crisis of leadership and direction,” and cites traffic and poverty as two of the biggest issues. The council was convened by city council president, Herb Wesson. Syria (starts) to stand down. On Tuesday, Syria, a […]