KPOV 88.9 FM Recieves Grant from MRG Foundation
Central Oregon community radio station, KPOV High Desert Community Radio, 88.9 FM, was awarded an important grant from MRG Foundation in June 2016. “KPOV expresses our deep gratitude to MRG Foundation for their generous support of KPOV in 2016,” says Jill Mahler, KPOV Station Manager. “MRG Foundation is a crucial and generous supporter of cutting…
Amy Alkon: Low-carb Pioneers Dr. Michael Eades & Dr. Mary Dan Eades
Welcome to Amy Alkon’s HumanLab: The Science Between Us, interviewing the luminaries of behavioral science. Low-carb pioneers Dr. Michael Eades and Dr. Mary Dan Eades are my guests this week. Since the 1980s, they have been behind evidence-based ways to eat, and have helped thousands and thousands of people drop pounds without starving themselves. They…
Precautions Urged to Help Save Bats
Portland, Ore. – Visitors using public lands are encouraged to help fight the spread of white-nose syndrome and save bats in the Pacific Northwest. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations in eastern North America, killing an estimated six million bats since 2006. In March 2016, Washington’s first case of…
Sisters Folk Festival Launches New Art Publication
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has launched a 64-page art publication, “A Community of Artists,” highlighting the vast artistic talent in our region. Over 100 artists are featured, along with an image of their work, their contact information and gallery representation. The publication is targeted to visitors to Central Oregon and will be widely distributed throughout…
Composting and Concerts: Together at Last
Les Schwab Amphitheater Institutes New Sustainable Initiative for All Concerts New “Take Note Initiative” reduces waste for events held in venue and is “Music to Our Environment” Les Schwab Amphitheater is launching its new “Take Note Initiative”. The new sustainability initiative is designed to reduce waste and make the amphitheater a more environmentally friendly venue.…
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council River Clean-up
While we have been busy wringing our hands about the river trash, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council has been busy doing something about it. The local river stewards coordinate the annual Deschutes River Clean-up, and Kolleen Miller, the group’s Education Director, confirms that, “We have watched the problem increase exponentially over the past six years. Last…
Troy Field Community Potluck/Picnic
Come down to Troy Field for a community picnic/potluck Wednesday, July 6th from 4-9 p.m. This truly is a bring your own everything (food, chair or blanket). A sound system will be provided so people can share their Troy Stories. There will also be a large canvas where folks can sign their name and leave…
Music in the Canyon Concert Series 2016 Schedule
Music in the Canyon, Redmond, Redmond Music, Bend, Bend Oregon, Oregon, The Source, The Source Weekly, Countryfied, King Cardinal, Jeff Crosby, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, Shady GroOove, Goodlife, Streetlight Moon, Music Bend
This is Not A Game…of Thrones.
Because we know what’s really important here in these United States, someone made sure to find out that Brexit wouldn’t be affecting our viewership of “Game of Thrones.” HBO has issued a statement saying “We do not anticipate that the result of the EU Referendum will have any material effect on HBO producing Game of…
The Inside Kids Ep. #4
Here it is! Episode #4 of The Inside Kids. The episode is a bit longer than the average podcast, but hang with us. We get into some serious topics and some pop cultural stuff, as well. Get to know us. Thanks for listening.
Chucks in Public Places
The farmers hate them, the ranchers want them gone, but the kids just can’t get enough of the furry little guys. Regardless of how the residents of Redmond feel about rock chucks, no one can argue that their prevalence makes them the perfect mascot for the Redmond community, which is why they were chosen as…
Never the Same Show Twice
I’ve never seen Widespread Panic live, but apparently that’s the only way to really experience what they’ve got going on. Like Phish or the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic’s music is more complex than the average jam band and the sound is just as playful and digressive. According to guitarist/singer John Bell, they never play the…
Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz
With Mt. Bachelor and Smith Rock just a short drive a way—and an excess of lakes, hiking trails, and high desert forest areas to explore—Bend is a dream come true for the active, athletic, and outdoorsy. While nature enthusiasts flock to the area from all over the U.S. for camping, climbing, and skiing, Bend has…
Persistence Pays Off for The Receiver
The Receiver, a synth-pop-centered duo from Columbus, Ohio, had to go quite a ways to get a stalled career restarted: all the way to England, in fact. Things got off to a reasonable enough start when brothers Casey Cooper (vocals/keyboards/bass) and Jesse Cooper (drums/vocals) started out a decade ago as The Receiver. Signed to a…
Smile! You’re On Candid Camera!
Everyone knows that delightful catchphrase: “Smile! You’re on Candid Camera!” Or, at least, I think everyone does. If you don’t, you are truly missing out on some good ol’ fashioned classic American television. Candid Camera is often credited (and blamed) for many of today’s popular reality TV shows, primarily ones that involve hidden pranks on…
Mirror Pond Dam
Now that PacificPower has announced it's planning to keep the Mirror Pond dam after all, we can all breath a temporary sigh of relief. While in some quarters this decision by the energy company has upended the apple cart of “progress” on Mirror Pond, for those who share the sentiment that the best solution for…
Businesses Warming Up to Local Climate Change Resolution
A resolution presented before the Bend City Council is looking to effect environmental change locally, but has been causing controversy due to the way it was introduced. The resolution for climate action was originally introduced as an ordinance before the city council—something that did not sit well with local business advocates. The most recent language…
Letters 6/22-6/29
Who is Telling Us That Hillary Clinton is Unlikable and Untrustworthy? Bernie Sanders began his campaign as a person whose genuineness, candor, likeability and issues appealed to many of us. However, eventually the smell of power took over and, as it did, Bernie resorted to the very tactics that most of us do not respect,…
More Money, More Problems
Communities place a lot of trust in local law enforcement. The uniform, the badge, and the title are bestowed upon trained professionals who are hired for peacekeeping and protection. That trust was violated by former Deschutes County Sheriff Office Captain Scott Raymond Beard, 46. Beard worked in the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office as head of…
Sides Notes 6/22-6/29
Popular personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its 2016 Car Insurance & Credit Scores Report, shining a light on a controversial pricing policy among the automotive insurance industry: the direct use of an individual’s credit score in determining policy costs. In Oregon, WalletHub found a 68 percent fluctuation in premiums based on credit. Data also show…
Damaged Sidewalk Nearly Sidelines Home Sale
This week’s article is about an actual real estate experience recently encountered with a sidewalk in need of repair. Both buyers and sellers should take note. As most Bendites know, there are a lot of sidewalks uprooted by tree roots in Bend. Replacing the damaged section with a new sidewalk is only a temporary fix,…
Summer Fair & Arts Events
June 25 Central Oregon Pride FESTIVAL—In the wake of the devastating massacre in Orlando, Central Oregon Pride is here, offering an opportunity for a deeply wounded group of people to come together and celebrate with friends, family, and allies. “Pride has always been the time for people to say, ‘We’re here; we live here too.…
No Snow, No Problem
If there’s one drawback to summertime in Bend, it’s the lack of snow on the mountains. Skiing and snowboarding down Mt. Bachelor and the other wintertime slopes is an exhilarating experience that isn’t easily replicated. But just because the snow has melted, doesn’t mean those mountains are useless. Mountainboarding is an alternative extreme sport that…
Summer Film & Theater Events
June 21- August 17 Summer Movie Express 2016 KIDS MOVIES—All summer long on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX will be screening newer and classic family films for $1. Films include “The Lego Movie,” “The Iron Giant,” “Minions,” “Goosebumps” and more. This is a great chance to catch several kid-friendly movies on…
Summer Outside Events
June-August Bend Elks Baseball BASEBALL—With over 17 years of baseball history, the Bend Elks are more than ready to represent their hometown this season. Games at the Vince Genna Stadium started early in June, and run through the end of August. Catch your tickets for as low as $6 or go big with a season…
Summer Food & Drink Events
Every Saturday Central Oregon Saturday Market FOOD & DRINK—Fresh produce, handmade crafts, good people and plenty to see. Bring your own shopping bag, an appetite and give yourself a few hours to wander around each and every booth. This is about as local as it gets. Downtown Bend. Between Troy Field and the Library. Free…
Go Here 6/22-6/29
Cascade Lake Kayak Tour For explorers looking to rest their feet, taking to the water offers a unique way to discover Central Oregon’s natural wonders. Paddle into the High Cascade Lakes for a spectacular and relaxing session of kayaking with Wanderlust Tours. A naturalist guide will give a crash course on paddling before leading kayakers…
2016 Summer Events Guide
It is officially summer and the there is plenty to do in Central Oregon! We broke it down into four categories to help plan out your summer of adventure. Click the categories below to see summer events in that area. Have fun out there! Summer Events Guide: -Food & Drink Events -Film & Theater Events…
Picks 6/22-6/29
Wednesday 22–Saturday 26 Outside Games GREAT OUTDOORS—Subaru of Bend is putting on an event that couldn’t be more Bend if it tried. This five-day fiesta with food and music will be held in varying parts of town, from Riverbend Park to the Deschutes River. You can run, jump, play, or swim with a group, by…
The Professionals
As usual, Angela Moore and Jared Rasic were hungry. Thankfully, the Bite of Bend rolled deep with meat-laden food carts, cheeses, and brief smatterings of vegetables. Moore’s history writing the Source’s CHOW section and Rasic’s love of all things edible laid the basic foundation for a surgical strike against anything served in a dish, on…
Between The Rock and a Hart Place
“Central Intelligence” is not a perfect movie. There are a few long stretches with no laughs, the action is poorly edited and shot, and the script has a few downright stinkers littered throughout. Yet, “Central Intelligence” is easily one of the most entertaining films of the year because of two huge advantages. Firstly, Dwayne “The…
Little Bites – Top Chef
Judging Central Oregon’s Top Chef competition is a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. Fortunately, I was one of those someones last weekend at the Bite of Bend. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Top Chef pits two culinary masterminds against each other in a head-to-head cooking competition that features a…
Swimming in Place
It is difficult to go into a film released by Pixar Animation Studios without abnormally high expectations. While not every single one of their films is an outright classic, they have had only one full-blown misfire in their filmography with “Cars 2.” Even though these are basically categorized as animated films for children, Pixar has…
Beer Fans’ New Market of Choice
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Market of Choice, the upscale supermarket that opened near the Old Mill off NW Sizemore last week, completely changes the beer distribution picture in Central Oregon. “Our aim is to provide the best experience we can with the beer and wine we offer,” says Cameron Webster, manager of…
Microsoft is Ready to Make Money From Weed
It is often said that making money is one of the oldest highs. That might be the mantra of tech giant Microsoft, now peddling products ranging from PowerPoint to pot. This week, Microsoft welcomed cannabis business compliance company KIND Financial to its Azure Government cloud platform. The pioneering, Seattle-based company becomes the first major tech…
