The warm aroma of freshly baked naan, rich curries and fragrant spices will soon fill the former Nome Italiano space as The Crown Curry prepares to bring authentic Indian flavors to Bend. The new restaurant, helmed by experienced restaurateur Bhavna Pardeshi, is set to open in late April or early May, adding a vibrant new […]
The Crown Curry Brings Authentic Indian Cuisine to Bend
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Pho 88, Bend’s New Vietnamese Eatery, Comes to Old Mill District
Bend’s dining scene is about to get a flavorful addition. This spring, Pho 88, a Vietnamese restaurant from seasoned restaurateur Alice Nguyen, will open in the Old Mill District. Set to launch in May, the restaurant will take over the former Mill Works Pub space. Nguyen, who previously managed Mio Sushi in Bend, is bringing […]
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Climate’s Toll: Birds on the Brink
In June 2021, a devastating heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures soaring from 108° to 121°F. In Central Oregon, Pelton Dam on the Deschutes River reached 119°F. The impact devastated wildlife, with birds among the hardest hit. Babies leaped from nests in droves, overwhelming wildlife rehabilitation centers across the region. As climate patterns […]
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Strategic Cuts to the Budget are One Thing. This is Not That.
A lot has been said this week about the stopgap spending bill that Congress passed last Friday, when it was yet again on the precipice of shutting down the government. Democratic members of the U.S. House voted in lockstep against it, while in the Senate, a few key members of the Democratic caucus voted yes — […]
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Local Heart of Oregon Corps Member Nationally Recognized
A recent graduate of Heart of Oregon Corps, Logan Nichol, was recognized by the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps on March 13 as one of six Corps Members of the Year. Nichols was chosen among more than 22,000 individuals. The Corps Members of the Year award honors young members who exemplify leadership and […]
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The Spies Who Loved One Another
Can we agree that Steven Soderbergh is one of America’s most exciting, influential and innovative filmmakers currently working? Or, are his movies not “sexy” enough to elevate him to the ranks of artists like Hitchcock, Scorsese, Godard and Truffaut? Actually, I don’t really care if we agree: I’m calling it. Since 1989’s “Sex, Lies, and […]
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The Wood Brothers Are Following Their Hearts
Two decades ago, brothers Oliver and Chris Wood got to share a stage when Oliver’s band, King Johnson, opened a show for Chris’ acclaimed jazz-rooted group, Medeski Martin & Wood. Oliver sat in with Chris that evening and something magical happened. The brothers realized they still had a musical and personal connection and wanted to […]
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Late Winter Market Report
While national economic trends often dominate the headlines, it’s imperative to analyze the specific conditions prevailing in our locale. Often people speak about “the market” in general, which is far too broad. You must really zoom into your location to understand the dynamics of what’s going on. We can’t ignore national trends, as they do […]
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Ski Fatality at Mt. Bachelor A skier at Mt. Bachelor was pronounced dead on March 17 after being buried in a tree well. Around 3pm, an individual at the resort reported a “trapped and injured person in steep terrain,” according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. DCSO identified the deceased as 34-year-old Benjamin Shelkey from […]
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Unsung Heroes of the Century
In winter, those who venture up the Cascade Lakes Highway (aka Century Drive) to Virginia Meissner Sno-Park or beyond may not consider how much blood, sweat and tears go into making that possible. However, the Oregon Department of Transportation is acutely aware of what’s involved, especially those workers who lose precious sleep ensuring that the […]