Turkey “Carnitas” Tacos
Cooking or even eating may be the last thing on your mind right now. The Thanksgiving holiday usually means a lot of time in the kitchen for some of us and quite a bit of eating for most of us as well. So this week’s recipe is quick, easy and a good way to use…
Drink a Beer, Prep for Ski Season
With skyrocketing lift ticket prices and ski-bus fares that don’t much offset the cost of driving yourself, it’s tough for a ski (or snowboard) bum out there. But this weekend, a Bend local is lending his expertise to help riders have a little fun and get their gear ready for the season. For $15, people…
Jury Deliberating in Cranston Case
Both defense and prosecutors in the case against accused killer Ian Cranston rested their case Tuesday, Nov. 15, ending with an intense rebuttal from prosecutor Michael Swart. The prosecutor revealed what appears to be video of Ian Cranston taking a drag off his cigarette seconds after shooting Barry Washington, before rendering medical aid. “Clint Eastwood…
Brown Issues Executive Order on Respiratory Illness
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order deploying volunteer healthcare professionals, designating emergency health care centers and freeing up state employees to respond to a surge of respiratory viral infections, namely the respiratory syncytial virus. Since the start of RSV season in late October the pediatric hospitalization rate in the state has more than…
Talking Turkey This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a great time to have the turkey talk with friends and family. Wild turkey, that is. So, here are some facts and falsehoods for you to entertain your holiday dinner guests. What’s the number one call a turkey makes? If you’re thinking “gobble, gobble, gobble” you might have to have a double helping…
May the Source Be With You, November Edition Resorts, Kitchens and SADness
Quick question: is it Seasonal Affective Disorder when you look outside, see snow on the ground and then instead of taking care of business for the day, you crawl under a pile of blankets and pillows so thick and tall that, for all intents and purposes, you no longer exist in the rational human world…
BodyWise: A Column on the BodyMind Connection
This month’s column is especially for those who were “damaged in shipping and handling.” Children who were neglected, abandoned or abused frequently assume that they were either deficient or deserved to be punished. At the time, this may be a brilliant survival strategy. Unfortunately, it sets us up for academic, financial, professional, relational, physical and…
“Future Past Present Tense”
Scott Oliphant’s experimental project, The Color Study, has been releasing some of the most exciting music to come out of Bend since it began. In 2020 the band released its self-titled debut album, and is now back with its follow-up: the 10-track “Future Past Present Tense.” On the first record, Oliphant and Co. tackled the…
El equipo de defensa de Cranston descansa
Ian Cranston subió al estrado esta semana en el juicio en el que está acusado por el asesinato de Barry Washington. Cranston fue el primer testigo de la defensa, lo que representó sus primeros comentarios públicos sobre el tiroteo. Durante el contrainterrogatorio, el abogado defensor de Cranston, Kevin Sali, recalcó las heridas que sufrió Cranston,…
November Mailbag
Q: I have heard conflicting things about buyer “love letters” being legal. What gives? A: Great question, this one has gone back and forth a few times. To catch everyone up, in 2021 House Bill 2250 became law, which essentially made seller’s agents reject any documents (letters/photos), not directly related to the real estate transaction.…
What to Eat in Bend
If you’ve read my articles over the past 20 years, you know I love to tell anyone who will listen my great-grandparents moved to Powell Butte in 1917, my Irish cousins started the D and D bar in the 1930s, and I survived the halls of Crook County High School in the 1980s. People always…
Cascade Lakes Brewing Becomes Not-for-Profit
When Cascade Lakes Brewing opened in 1994 it was the second most profitable brewery in Central Oregon. The Redmond-based brewery was the area’s second brewery, and the Rhine Family became the brewery’s third set of owners in 2018. General Manager Andy Rhine announced that Cascade Lakes is now joining the ranks of Patagonia, which announced…
Finding Fellow Travelers
There’s always a history that’s gestured towards when you’re in the act of self-naming. Or that you take certain aspects of those histories as launching points for your own self-formation,” Raquel Gutierrez says. A cultural landscape encompasses the art, narrative and lifeways of people interacting with the local environment and in turn, being transformed by…
Go Here: Gliding Into Ice-Skating Season
Seventh Mountain Resort has been the place to ice skate in Bend since the ’70s. This weekend, the resort will host its ice rink opening festivities for the season. The 8th annual food drive benefiting the Bend Food Project and the Giving Plate will run from Friday to Sunday, and attendees are encouraged to bring…
Gung Ho: Runway Fashion Makes Its Way to Central Oregon
Bend Creator’s Celebration brings a fashion show to Central Oregon this weekend. Models will strut down the runway at the Midtown Ballroom Saturday, featuring local designers, local vendors and local music. Bryan Du Toit is the producer and director of Bend Creator’s Celebration. Wanting to combine all aspects of runway fashion, art, expression, music and…
Horoscope Week of November 17, 2022
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Even if some people are nervous or intimidated around you, they may be drawn to you nonetheless. When that happens, you probably enjoy the power you feel. But I wonder what would happen if you made a conscious effort to cut back just a bit on the daunting vibes you emanate.…
Letters to the Editor 11/17/2022
CORRECTION: An article in the Nov. 8 issue stated former administrators of the Bend FC Timbers were facing misdemeanor criminal mischief charges, however the District Attorney is charging Tara Bilanski, Jen Davin and Emily Williams on what would be misdemeanors instead as violations — meaning there is no possibility of jail time. We regret the…
Southeast Asian Cart Opens in Tumalo
A new Southeast Asian food cart is taking up residence at Bend Cider Company in Tumalo. Tekka Tiger opened in its current location as of late October, serving up varying dishes inspired by countries including India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The menu changes regularly; last week it included flavors from Malaysia, including the coconut beef stew…
