Bend A popular annual tradition continues in downtown Bend with the July 4 Pet Parade. It started in 1924 with only three cancellations for World War II and the Covid-19 pandemic. Pet owners are encouraged to dress their furry friends in patriotic costumes to walk a loop starting at Harmon Park. The parade heads east […]
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Your Next Beach Read… A History Book
As summer gets underway, you might be looking for the perfect beach read: a book that’s engrossing, entertaining and fun to read. Why not try a history book? History books are ideal for the beach or any other summer destination. Learn something new without sacrificing entertainment. In fact, David McCullough has a new book coming […]
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Not a Wine Bar
I‘ve never been much of a wine guy, so I couldn’t really tell you what differentiates one from the other in a town like Bend where it can sometimes feel like every street corner is either a brewery, dispensary or wine bar. For this reason, I had never been to Portello (a cornerstone of Northwest […]
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The Third Act: A Column on Ageism and Ageing
The sign said “Free Tomato Plants!” Why not, I thought. I randomly picked one. Turning to leave, a voice from alongside the house asked. “Do you know which kind you got?” She was every inch the gardener, this Madam Appleseed…wide brimmed sun hat, trowel, weeder and hand rake sticking out from her apron pockets. She’d […]
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The Horror of Franchise Filmmaking
Danny Boyle is a master filmmaker who has never quite received the accolades he deserves, while also never really achieving the level of mastery he’s capable of, like Scorsese or Kubrick. While his films like 1996’s “Trainspotting” changed how drug movies were made and 2002’s “28 Days Later” redefined zombies forever, it wasn’t until 2008’s […]
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Dragons, Dancing and the Depth of Love
This week in theaters, we have a wide variety of new releases for just about every discerning cinema-goer. A new romantic drama, “The Materialists,” focuses on a complicated love triangle between Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. Then there is another live-action remake of a beloved animated film (but this time someone other than […]
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Bend’s Police Chief Says Officers Do Not Take Part in Immigration Enforcement
Bend’s Police Chief put out a statement to the public to clarify his department’s relationship with ICE. Chief Mike Krantz says his officers have been misidentified as ICE agents. He says police officers are not a part of immigration enforcement efforts. This is the statement from Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz: We understand that the […]
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Clearing Up a Misattributed Quote About President Trump in ‘The Bulletin’
T o read it on its face, The Bulletin’s June 20 article, “Plan to sell public lands sparks backlash in Central Oregon,” read like another fairly reported story that localizes the latest repercussions of the Trump Administration here in Central Oregon. The piece covers the U.S. National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands that […]
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Delays on Reed Market/Bond Roundabout Spark Safety and Traffic Concerns
In recent years, the City of Bend has pushed back a road project which aims to expand the roundabout at Reed Market Road and Bond Street, causing frustration for residents who say the busy intersection cannot handle the current flow of traffic. At a June 18 meeting, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley requested that the […]
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The Village Baker is for Sale
The Village Baker, an iconic Central Oregon business, is for sale. Founder and owner Lauren Kurzman has decided to set down her bread mixer and live other dreams. The Village Baker was established 25 years ago and has operated in its present location since its inception. It has both a retail and wholesale operation that […]