Novelist Toni Morrison once said, “All good art is political. And the ones that try hard not to be political are political by saying, ‘We love the status quo.’ “ If we’re keeping score, count Page Hamilton as being in the Morrison camp. While Hamilton’s band Helmet is best known for having emerged out of […]
Heads-up for veteran band, Helmet
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Part of Bond Street Closed Sept. 12-15
The Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion project will reach a pivotal phase this week with the scheduled removal of its tower crane, a prominent fixture in downtown Bend. The removal of the crane will require the temporary closure of Bond Street between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street, starting early morning on Friday, Sept. 12, until the evening of Monday, Sept. […]
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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Deschutes County
Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat caught a bat that tested positive for rabies in Bend last week. Rabies is a serious viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. While […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Steve Platt 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Bend City Councilman Steve Platt, whose journey from fighter pilot to physics teacher to public servant reveals a deep commitment to community, resilience, and thoughtful leadership.Steve shares how his global military career and experience commanding squadrons shaped his approach to civic engagement […]
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Section of Highway 126 Closed Sept. 12-15
City of Redmond will close OR HWY 126 from SE Veterans Way to SE Evergreen Avenue, to all traffic beginning 8:00 PM on September 12, through 6:00 AM on September 15, to tie in a newly constructed roundabout at 9thStreet. The roundabout is part of the Eastside Arterial Project Phase 2 construction, intended to improve […]
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Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling?
If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead? There’s a term for this in the industry […]
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Trouble on the Road
By all indications, the threat of any potential attack should have long subsided. On May 27, Jack Billowitz and a friend were cycling back into town from a group ride. The pair had just completed the Tuesday Night Hammer Fest, an unorganized bicycle ride which traces the Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway. On the weekly ride, […]
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Free Will Astrology- Week of September 11th
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Basenji is a dog breed that doesn’t bark. Instead, it produces an eerie, melodic yodel called a baroo. This oddity isn’t a flaw or drawback; it’s an interesting uniqueness. In the coming weeks, Virgo, I invite you to express your personal versions of the baroo—your idiosyncratic offerings and singular gifts. […]
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Two Remakes and an Adaptation
We’re in that weird, transitional part of the year where the summer blockbusters have died out, but the prestige Oscar-bait is still being held for another month or two. August and September are a crapshoot when it comes to the quality of the films, as it’s typically when studios release movies that they’re unsure about […]
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With a Bigger County Commission, a Messy Middle
This month, a seven-member committee, the District Mapping Advisory Committee, had its first meeting to draw new boundaries for county commission seats. Expect a spicy process.