Salmagundi Recipe
I know, I had never heard of salmagundi either until last summer when I was thumbing through some old cookbooks and magazines of my mother’s and found a recipe for the cold, composed salad. The idea of putting an assortment of meats and things together reminded me of charcuterie (one of my favorite genres of food)…
Letters to the Editor 06/01/2023
Guest Opinion: BLM Rule Making Input Public lands are one of the great institutions of American democracy — they are open to all of us. But now some extremists are complaining about a new Bureau of Land Management rule that allows conservation to exist as an equal use on public lands, alongside grazing, drilling and…
Cake Shop Plans Ribbon Cutting
The bundt cake franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up a location in east Bend this April. Now, the Bend Chamber is hosting a ribbon cutting, complete with free cake! The locally owned franchise will host the ribbon cutting on June 1, starting at 9:15 am. The event includes free cake, non-alcoholic drinks and a raffle…
BBQ and Whiskey Fans, this is Your Moment
Barbecue fans: It’s nearly go time. The Central Oregon BBQ, Blues & Whiskey Festival takes place this weekend at the Deschutes County Expo Center, inviting lovers of all things barbecue to come try barbecue from vendors that include Berts Chuckwagon BBQ, The Cluck N’ Swine, Big Foot BBQ and Blood, Sweat & Tears Smoked Meats…
Nurses Authorize a Strike
Nearly 1,000 nurses at St. Charles Bend voted to authorize a strike after more than five months negotiating with the hospital system. The Oregon Nurses Association collected votes between May 16 and May 21, claiming the vote was “all but unanimous” but didn’t provide an exact tally by press time. Throughout the bargaining process, nurses…
Federal Funding for Landfill Cleanup
OSU-Cascades is one of seven recipients of an Environmental Protection Agency grant to expedite restoration of “brownfield sites,” which are properties that are underutilized due to pollution. The university bought the former Bend Demolition Landfill from Deschutes County in 2018 for $1. Though it mostly contained wood waste from Bend’s mills when bought, it’s slated…
Are Voting Zones a Fair System?
May elections are always an interesting ride. Candidates, voting advocacy groups and newspaper editorial boards like ours spend plenty of energy on candidates and measures, and then, when voting time comes around, so few vote. Even in years when there’s no presidential election, voter turnout in a November election is far higher than in May.…
Western Resort Towns Risk Being ‘Loved to Death’
Beautiful places tend to become popular destinations for tourists and outdoor recreationists. Visitors tell their friends and post pictures on social media, and businesses that serve those visitors — bars and restaurants, hotels, gear stores — proliferate. Soon, people with financial means start moving in, driving up housing prices and reducing available stock. Unable to…
Barbies, Bombs and Bottoms
With the releases of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Fast X,” we’ve officially landed in Summer Blockbuster Season…whether we like it or not. Looking at the numbers, movie theaters are still struggling to get people through the door, with every barn burner like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Avatar: The Way of Water” or “Everything…
Is This a Fatal Fungus on Cannabis, or TO Cannabis?
There’s a new threat to Oregon’s cannabis industry, which isn’t exactly hurting for more of those. It’s already creating a reduction in the number of flower options available, and some farms are considering stopping production completely. Great, what’s the crisis du jour for the Pacific Wonderland Weed industry? Aspergillus. That vegetable that makes my pee…
Love Lesson #976
Hi again! Thanks for reading this month’s piece about love wisdom. I say “wisdom” humbly, but also with confidence that my nearly 77 years attending the open-door World University of Love has left me with a few gems to share. As I’m sure you would concur, tuition at this University is priceless and advanced degrees…
James Taylor Sells Out Hayden Homes Amphitheater
He was witty. He was funny. He joked about “having to” take an intermission as he flashed his hand-drawn set list board to the audience — something crowds don’t usually get to see (especially at a sold-out show of 6,500 people). He was kind. He was humble beyond belief. And he brought the Central Oregon…
Bend’s Best Homer Simpson Doughnuts
Unlike National Corndog Day (1992), National Chicken Pot Pie Day (2002) and National Fried Crickets Day (I think I just made that up), National Doughnut Day, on the first Friday of June, has been celebrated since 1938. If there’s a singular image or visual cue for doughnuts, it’s a pink circle with multicolored hyphens scattered…
Enfermeros autorizan una huelga
Cerca de 1,00 enfermeros de St. Charles Bend votaron para autorizar una huelga después de más de cinco meses de negociaciones con el sistema hospitalario. La Asociación de Enfermeros de Oregon (ONA por sus siglas en inglés) recaudó votos entre el 16 al 21 de mayo, reclamando que la votación fue “casi unánime”, pero no…
Pride Month Has Arrived. Here's Where to Find the Fun
June is Pride Month, and Central Oregon has a jam-packed month in store. From drag shows to writing workshops to dance parties, this list of events offers people a variety of ways to celebrate queer joy and support the LGBTQ+ community. We talked with John Kish — owner of Somewhere That’s Green and The Greenhouse…
Where to Stay Near Bend
Nestled amid the natural beauty of Central Oregon, Bend serves as a gateway to an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Beyond its picturesque landscapes and outdoor adventures, the region boasts a collection of exquisite resorts that cater to the needs of discerning travelers. This week we will explore four of the premier resorts near Bend: Sunriver, Tetherow,…
Uncoordinated Houseless Response Office
On May 23 Cheyenne Purrington announced her resignation as the executive director of Deschutes County’s Coordinated Houseless Response Office, after about nine months into her tenure. Deschutes County’s CHRO is one of eight offices formed under House Bill 4123, which sent $1 million to eight Oregon counties to form an office that strengthens partnerships between…
Bend Yoga Festival 2023
The 2nd annual Bend Yoga Festival takes place next weekend, June 8-11, featuring 63 wellness events — from yoga classes to outdoor mindfulness opportunities. The festival’s mission is to “to amplify health and wellness in the community and beyond by creating a world-class yoga festival rooted in the ancient cultural traditions of yoga and its…
The Copper Children’s Sounds of Love and Groovy Vibration
Denver-based The Copper Children will perform at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on June 14. Putting authenticity, love and harmony at the forefront of its performances, the five-piece group invites Central Oregon to jam and feel the feels. “We want to just take [the audience] on a journey into a heart space. Into a place where…
Horoscope Week of June 1, 2023
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I am weary of gurus who tell us the ego is bad and must be shamed. In my view, we need a strong and healthy ego to fuel our quest for meaning. In that spirit and in accordance with astrological omens, I designate June as Celebrate Your Ego Month for you…
