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Deschutes County Farm Bureau Appeals New Pot Rules

Will right-to-farm rules apply to marijuana after next legislative session?
Chris Miller

After the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners used an “emergency” clause Oct. 24 to quickly change some of its rules for growing recreational marijuana in the County, the Deschutes County Farm Bureau filed a motion to have the changes appealed. Matt Cyrus from the Deschutes County Farm Bureau says the agriculture advocacy group on Nov. […]

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Affordable Housing Is An Issue, Even for D.C. Politicians

Many politicians can’t afford housing in the nation’s capital
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

The latest tales of the nationwide affordable housing crisis came from Washington, D.C., this week, when New York’s Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. House—announced that until her salary kicks in in January, she can’t afford to rent an apartment. Surprisingly, this is not unusual. Even with a $174,000 annual salary […]

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Will Old Man Winter Have Teeth or Dentures?

Snowpack predictions don’t look good—but that doesn’t always mean doom and gloom for the local economy
Chris Miller

This winter is predicted to be an El Niño year, with temperatures slightly higher than normal in December and a dry January. According to the Oregon State Department of Forestry and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Cascades are on track for a lower than usual snowpack this winter. That could all have an […]

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Shop Local

Hidden in plain sight: Stories of local businesses
Lynn Lewis

Bend may be known for beer and deer, but the community’s heart and soul are its people and their stories… often hidden in plain sight. In honor of Shop Local Saturday and our Shop Local issue, here are some of the stories of local business owners. Kevin Gorman: Web Cyclery Matt Garriott: Vagabond Silver Lonnie […]

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Skyrocketing Number of Cannabis Studies

Josh Jardine

For decades, cannabis research has been seriously lacking, due to fear-based, repressive prohibitionist beliefs. There’s a school of thought that believes this may be due in part to Big Pharmaceutical not wanting the public to have a more comprehensive understanding of a plant that you can grow yourself and might be able replace a medicine […]

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Lonnie Patrick: The Cobbler’s Den

Bringing New Life to Old: A Cobbler’s Tale
Lynn Lewis

For repairs of your Scarpa hikers, Lucchese cowboy boots, Jimmy Choo heels… Birks or Clarks, Saddleback leather suitcases, your fave old motorcycle jacket, or any other leather good needing TLC, cobbler/artisan Lonnie Patrick can help. Patrick’s inspiration and on-the-job training began when he was 12, under the watchful eye of his dad, a custom boot […]

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Nearly Half of Homeowners Hit with Surprise Repairs

Unexpected repairs can be very costly
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

A recent survey of U.S. homeowners found that nearly half experienced unexpected home repair costs that created considerable anxiety. Protecting yourself against unexpected major repair costs is particularly important for first-time homebuyers who typically have very limited budgets, particularly during their first winter. There are some ways for new homebuyers to protect themselves. The first is […]

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Shopping Local?

Rising rents closed the Bond Street Market. Who’s next?
Chris Miller

Earlier this month, Bond Street Market packed up its wares and moved out of its location at 844 NW Bond St. after seven years selling drinks, newspapers and over-the-counter medicine to downtown visitors and workers. The closure of the shop leaves downtown users having to travel to places such as the 7-Eleven on Galveston or […]

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Maya Padilla: Taco Maya

A diplomat’s daughter, foreign correspondent and mermaid morphs into a chef
Lynn Lewis

She’s the daughter of Guatemala’s one-time ambassador to the U.S., a former freelance correspondent for National Public Radio and CNN covering Guatemala in the ’90s, and a radio personality in Mexico. Today Maya Padilla and her teenage son/sous chef Dante prepare mouth-watering dishes at Taco Maya, launched last summer in Sunriver’s food court. Though she’ll […]

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