Crux Sells Bend Property, Remains as Tenants
Crux Fermentation Project found a buyer for its Bend property after listing it for sale about a year ago. The sale of the property included a guaranteed leaseback to Crux to operate for the foreseeable future. The property, purchased by Pacific Foods of Oregon cofounder Jonathan Gehrs and daughter Molly Hummel, includes 1.57 acres of…
DIY Home Staging: Get Your Home Ready to Go to Market
You may be thinking that this spring is a great time to list your home. Well, you’re not the only one! This spring, we anticipate many homeowners will put their homes on the market, just as they usually do this time of year. So how do you make your home stand out and make a…
In Motion with Junaco: A Journey Through Music and Nature
Los Angeles-based trio Junaco crafts a dreamy, ethereal sound that captivates listeners with soothing melodies and introspective lyrics. Comprised of Shahana Jaffer, Joey LaRosa and Tejas Leier Heyden, the band draws inspiration from the world around it, often finding creative fuel in nature. The group’s latest single, “Serene,” offers a glimpse into this signature sound…
A Penguin, a Princess, a Parent, a Pratt and a Pesci Impression
March has been a fairly middling month for movies so far. Don’t get me wrong, there have been a couple of solid cinematic offerings, but those have felt more like aberrations than the norm. This week, I watched five new movies hoping for some magic (I found some), but mostly what I discovered was something…
Redmond Joins Water Conservation Challenge
Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch announced on March 25 that the city will participate in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. In an attempt to conserve water and manage natural resources more efficiently, residents are invited to contribute to city conservation goals from April 1 to 30 by competing to win eco-friendly prizes while receiving…
The Psychedelic Frontier:A Basic Overview of Substances
Q: I appreciate your articles and the information and resources they contain. I am not entirely clear on understanding what all the various psychedelic substances are and their uses and effects. Can you please help me? A: The use of entheogens and empathogens can lead to some of the most expansive and eye-opening moments in…
Flexibility in Room Tax Income Could Come in Multiple Forms
This week, leaders in local government and destination management organizations alike submitted testimony about a bill moving through the Oregon Legislative Assembly, which seeks to make some changes in how future monies garnered by tourism are used. HB 3556 “extends the permissible uses of net revenue from a new or increased transient local lodging tax…
Locals Grapple with Federal Plans to Reduce Veterans Agency Workforce
Locals recently stood on the Peace Corner in downtown Bend in support of veteran services, protesting federal calls to slash jobs within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the federal agency that provides benefits and health care services to those who served in the military, along with their families. At the March 12 protest, some…
M’s Bakery Grand Opening Brings Fresh-Baked Goods, Breakfast and Lunch to Old Mill
The scent of freshly baked bread drifts through the Old Mill District as M’s Bakery officially opens its doors, inviting locals and visitors to savor handcrafted pastries, warm coffee and artisanal breads made with organic ingredients. M’s Bakery is the vision of Dario Muciño Trujillo and his wife and business partner, Macy Davis. The idea…
Letters to the Editor
Guest Opinion: Bentz Defends GOP Budget that Hurts His District At a recent town hall, U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-District 2) was asked to explain and defend the federal budget proposal put forward by House Republicans. That proposal calls for drastic cuts in a number of critical services, and even more tax breaks for corporations…
Horoscope Week of March 27, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ancient Rome’s emperor Julius Caesar undertook a radical move to fix the calendar, which had become increasingly inaccurate as the centuries passed. He added three months to the year 46 BCE, which as a result was 445 days long. I’m thinking that 2025 might seem equally long for you, Aries. Your…
A Quarter Century of Finders Keepers on the Coast
As someone who loves exploring all the natural beauty and unique activities that Oregon has to offer, I flogged myself for not even being aware of the Finders Keepers program in the central coastal town of Lincoln City, which lies four hours from Bend by car. Finders Keepers has been attracting beachcombers, whale watchers, wave…
Here’s to the Worst Government Responses to Public Records Requests
The public’s right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle. In Maryland, where Democrats hold majorities, the attorney general and state legislature are pushing a bill to allow agencies to reject public records requests that they consider “harassing.” At the same time, President…
Genre-Benders: Break Out of Your Reading Comfort Zone
Cozy horror, romantasy, viral BookToks. Publishing trends might be hard to keep up with, but one I don’t think will go away anytime soon is the way genre isn’t staying in its convenient pigeonholes. We’re seeing mystery bleed into literary, fantasy meeting detective story and horror alongside humor. I’m a bookseller at Roundabout Books in…
Just Sayin’
You have to admit, the first 66 days of Trump’s presidency have been a rodeo. I’d like to feel everything is fine, but don’t. I’m not alone. I. Maria Ressa’s book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” recounts her dogged and personally dangerous commitment to standing up for fact-based journalism in the Philippines during…
Source Warmup
Deschutes County Landfill Plans Fall Through The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced on March 19 that its plans to purchase a new landfill site fell through. In July, the Board voted to select the “Moon Pit” site as the preferred location for the County’s next landfill. After months of negotiations between the County and…
