Do you like antiques? Do you know a neighbor or rich uncle holding on to an extraordinary amount of goodies? Well, they might be in luck. The History Channel’s American Pickers is heading back to Oregon in April! The show is currently looking for leads regarding any unique or unusual items that might have never […]
The local comedy scene is thriving in Central Oregon. Local cultivators of comedy have taken on the task of curating solid offerings, showcasing not only local talent, but heavy hitters touring the stand-up comedy circuit also. In the past five years, comedy show producers such as Ipockolyptic Productions, Beertown Comedy and Central Oregon Comedy Scene […]
Editor’s note: The print version of this story stated that Knott Landfill is projected to close in 2019, but it’s projected to close in 2029. We regret the error. Last month I resolved to clean out my closet—hitting a snag when I pulled out a well-worn puffy coat with a broken zipper. Was it too […]
Feb. 20 is School Exclusion Day, or the final day parents have to show their children are up to date on all their immunizations. According to the Oregon Health Authority, under state law, all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities must have their records complete or show […]
Rookie Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair, sworn in last month, got to take her first crack at blocking a marijuana grow land-use permit application during deliberations in a business meeting Jan. 30, alongside Board Chair Phil Henderson. (Commissioner Tony DeBone was not present for the deliberations.) The applicants, who are proposing a grow off of […]
The mention of “green building” may invoke different thoughts, dependent on your beliefs of climate change. Doing better for environmental reasons has been one of the biggest motivators to stepping outside of conventional building techniques. However, building green is not only good for the earth; it can be very beneficial for the pocketbook as well. […]
On Feb. 12, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 608—also known as the statewide rent control bill—17 votes to 11. All but one of the no votes was Republican, including Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) also voted against the bill. Two Republican members of the Senate didn’t vote. If SB 608 passes the […]
As the image gracing this week’s cover shows, those are just some of the reasons to love Central Oregon. But for many people, spending a day immersed in nature offers something beyond a momentary thrill. For some, natural beauty is also a font of creativity. As Jason Graham, who’s featured in the following pages as […]
Stepping inside the Mowry Stringed Instruments shop brought back memories of watching “This Old House” with my grandfather. The smells of wood, glue and the sight of the hand tools gave me a feeling of nostalgia. Andrew Mowry builds handmade mandolins, mandolas, guitar-bodied octave mandolins and guitars—plus other stringed instruments. He said he started hobby […]
Nail art, to a person who doesn’t often visit salons, may seem like it only appeals to women on their wedding day. But increasingly, it’s a way for people to create and share art in yet another form. With that in mind, Bend nail artist Shannon McCown could be like the Rodin of the phalanges […]
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