El Condado de Deschutes propone el próximo vertedero de basura
El 16 de abril, el comité Asesor de Desechos Sólidos del Condado de Deschutes elaboró su recomendación final sobre un nuevo vertedero de basura, eligiendo la locación de Moon Pit. El comité, que se ha estado reuniendo por casi dos años, se dió a la tarea de encontrar un nuevo lugar para el vertedero de…
The Third Act
Go ahead, call me a batrachopile, a ranidaphile. You can have your crocus, your yellow blaze of forsythia and daffodil, or the exuberant conk-la-ree song of the red winged blackbird as it heralds its return north. For me the real sign of spring is the sound of the peeper, the tiny, paper clip-sized tree frog…
Lake-Front Cabin on Your Mind?
Nestled within Central Oregon’s picturesque landscape lies a treasure trove of rustic charm and natural splendor. Amid the towering peaks and dense forests, privately owned recreation residences offer a unique opportunity to escape the rigors of daily life and embrace the great outdoors. What is a “recreation residence”? Recreation residences through the U.S. Forest Service…
Chef’s Choice
The chefs honored in our 2024 Restaurant Guide (featured inside this very same edition!) know a thing or two about good eats — that’s probably why they were named Restaurant of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Food Cart of the Year and Rookie Cart of the Year in the first place. And while we…
Source Warmup
Tackling Absenteeism in Schools Oregon state Rep. Hoa Nguyen (D-East Portland and Damascus) started an informal workgroup with legislators, educators, families and students to identify potential solutions for chronic absenteeism in Oregon schools. The group had its first meeting on April 19 and will propose legislation for the 2025 session, according to a press release.…
One Day. 50 States. One Thousand Bookstores
I canceled my Amazon Prime account more than six years ago and haven’t bought a single thing with it since, that is, until a couple weeks ago when I was helping my daughter with a last-minute move in Washington, D.C. Her roommate had left with the couch, brooms, coffee maker, bathmat, dishes and trash can, and…
Redefining Bend Cuisine
Bend is no stranger to great food and numerous dining options. In recent years, the city has seen the number of restaurants grow and the style and cuisine evolve, adding to Central Oregon’s increasingly diverse food scene. Several new, modern and upscale restaurants that have opened in the area have impressed locals and restaurant owners…
Rock n’ Roll at RendezVan
The RendezVan festival returns to Mt. Bachelor for the ultimate spring celebration, brimming with van-life culture, spring shredding, music, food and more. Whether participants choose to stay for the day, a night, or camp out for the entire four-day duration of the festival, there’s plenty of fun to be had. RendezVan offers an array of…
Horoscope Week of April 25, 2024
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bordering the Pacific Ocean for a thousand miles, Chile’s Atacama Desert is a place of stark and startling beauty. Unfortunately, its pristine landscape is also a dumping ground for vast amounts of discarded clothes that people bought cheaply, wore out quickly, and didn’t want anymore. Is there any other place on…
Letters to the Editor
Jamie Campaigns Fairly In the Democratic contest for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District a negative attack campaign has been launched against Jamie McLeod-Skinner. During her working life of public service, Jamie developed a collaborative approach and collegial culture that has served her well. Her listening and problem-solving skills helped her win Democratic primaries in the past…
It’s Farmers Market Time!
It’s a sign that the warm season is officially upon us: the Bend Farmers Market is set to open this week, starting Wednesday, May 1. The market runs from 11am to 3pm every Wednesday through Oct. 9 in Brooks Alley in downtown Bend. Local and regional farmers bring a wealth of seasonal produce, baked goods,…
Cinco de Mayo at ROAM
Mark your calendar for May 3 to 5, when ROAM, the downtown restaurant in the Oxford Hotel, celebrates Cinco de Mayo for three days straight. Executive Chef Bryant Kryck has a passion for Mexican cuisine following his training with James Beard-Winning Chef Iliana de la Vega. He’s created a menu for the celebration that includes…
A New Means of Community Involvement
Central Oregon is on the path to implementing a new method of community involvement called citizen assemblies. Speakers at an April 18 City Club forum shared the idea with attendees as a new means of decision making that involves community members. Citizen assemblies involve a process that supports more representation in local decision making by…
City Council to Vote on Pay Raise
The Bend City Council will vote on compensation raises on May 1, as recommended by the Council Compensation Review Committee. Currently calculated from a percentage of the Area Median Income, the mayor makes $19,540 a year and City Councilors make $9,770 a year. The recommended increase would adjust the mayor’s compensation to $50,000 a year…
Council, Mayor Should Be Paid Like Professionals
We’ve said it before, and now that it’s up for discussion once again, we’ll repeat our long-held opinion: Bend deserves a professional council, and with professionalism comes commensurate pay. This month, the City of Bend’s Compensation Committee delivered a report to the Bend City Council, outlining its recommendations for increasing councilor and mayor pay. Don’t…
The Godfather of Ultralight Backpacking Comes to Bend
Author Glen Van Peski’s byline reads “Entrepreneur/Engineer, Author/Speaker, Philanthropist/Dishwasher,” which provides a unique introduction to this man of many accomplishments, especially the “dishwasher” moniker. Van Peski will do a book signing and presentation at Roundabout Books and Cafe in Bend on May 2 for his new book, “Take Less. Do More: Surprising life lessons in…
The Psychedelic Frontier
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. She helps individuals explore psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing and growth. She’s passionate about advocacy and education in this space. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation around psychedelic substances and their potential, creating a more empowered and well-informed public.…
May the Source Be With You: April Edition
We’ve talked about this in the past, but I want to get into it a little bit more: I don’t trust streaming services anymore…especially Netflix and Max. Maybe it’s my OCD, maybe it’s the fact that I’ve been let down too many times before, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to want to…
