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 […]
Genre-Benders: Break Out of Your Reading Comfort Zone
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Reed Market Overpass Project: Traffic Relief and Construction Impacts
For years, Bend residents have called on the City of Bend to address a train crossing along a busy section of Reed Market Road, between SE 15th Street and Third Street. With several trains crossing each day, stopping anywhere between five minutes to upward of 20, the City of Bend is attempting to alleviate issues […]