On this episode of Bend Don’t Break, we’re joined by Redmond Mayor, Ed Fitch, longtime Redmond resident and dedicated public servant. After growing up just outside of Chicago as the ninth of eleven children, he earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in history from Marquette University, followed by a law degree from Willamette Law […]
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Local Food Bank Reports Growing Demand
Local organization, NeighborImpact, which operates the regional food bank for Central Oregon, revealed a record-breaking rise in demand for food across the region, leading to concerns around heightened food insecurity. After collecting data, the organization revealed on April 16 that it served an average of 83,000 individuals per month in its most recent quarter – […]
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Source Warmup
Deschutes County Sheriff Placed on Brady List Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp announced on April 14 that Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnells placed him on the Brady List – a public record for information about officer misconduct, decertification or other public complaints. In the press release, van der Kamp said he disputed […]
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Repair Addendum
Navigating a repair addendum in a real estate transaction can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing your desire for a sound home with the realities of negotiation. Understanding how to approach this crucial document is paramount to protecting your interests and ensuring a smooth closing. The repair addendum arises after the home inspection, outlining specific […]
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Bringing Cello to the People
Countless classical music organizations around the world struggle to answer the question of how they will bring what’s seen as an aging artform to younger audiences. Big-city symphonies frequently collaborate with pop, rock and hip-hop stars for one-off gigs where string sections accompany 808s and electric guitars. As special as these symphonic showcases may be, […]
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Utillian 6: High-Quality, Portable Dab Rig
I‘m at an age to recall when the sole option for “concentrates” was hashish, which was, thankfully, a very fine option. Then came water extracted “bubble hash,” which was awesome, when you could find it. When Oregon launched its Adult Use program 10 years ago, dabs exploded like a basement butane hash oil lab. Suddenly, […]
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Another Brick in the Wall
As someone who pays their bills by watching and then writing about movies, I don’t really get to differentiate between movies that are “for me” or aimed at a completely different demographic. I watch it all. And I take that seriously. I go into every movie genuinely hoping for the best and don’t critique the […]
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Redmond Welcomes Marijuana
The Redmond City Council voted in favor of allowing marijuana dispensaries within city limits on April 10. The vote implemented a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items, and applied time, place and manner restrictions to how dispensaries can be operated within the City. The vote comes after a November advisory ballot measure, gauging […]
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One-Two-Three Punch to Food Programs Mean More Suffering for Oregonians
Another week, another realization about how the federal government affects local people’s lives. Last week, local nonprofit NeighborImpact sent out a warning about its ability to help keep people fed. Recent cuts to food programs would mean a 17% reduction in the amount of food it can provide to the tens of thousands of people […]
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Five Colorful Birds to View this Spring
Some birds are showier, more colorful and arguably prettier than others. And while experienced birders get excited about all sorts of gray-coated, similar-sounding, hard-to-identify birds — the avian equivalent of deep tracks — others might prefer to focus on the greatest hits. For those folks, it’s time to look to the trees and the sky, […]