Last week I wrote about the New Hollywood movement of auteur filmmaking in the 1960s and 1970s, and it got me thinking. I spent 1,000 words talking about how seminal this period of cinema was, and I realized that I was lamenting missing out on living through that era and what it would have been […]
The Next Wave Arrives
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An Imminent Relocation at Juniper Ridge
Residents and service providers poured into seats to witness a joint meeting with Deschutes County Commissioners and the Bend City Council on Sept. 5. Joint meetings are fairly rare, and a decision about conditions at Juniper Ridge hinged on the gathering, prompting an increased interest from the public. County and City leaders planned this meeting […]
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Danger Ahead in the Bend to Suttle Lake Wildlife Corridor
We teach that highways and interstates are corridors to transport people, goods, and services across vast landscapes and to connect rural areas with dense metropolitan centers. What began in 1916 with the Federal Aid Road Act, a federal infusion of funds to states to upgrade and build better roads, has continued over the subsequent 100 […]
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Palate Moonlights as New Zero-Proof Bar
A bar focused on zero-proof cocktails and drinks is opening this weekend with a grand opening celebration. At nights, Palate coffee along Colorado Avenue will turn into the Dez Lounge, serving up a number of non-alcoholic cocktail creations, along with N/A beer, wine and grazing boards. It’s the latest project for Corrine Coxey, owner of Salud […]
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Bagel Cart Wheels Into Ponch’s Place
East siders have a new place to grab a bagel and other breakfast goods. 5th Street Bagels opened September 9 at Ponch’s Place, the food cart lot adjacent to the Veterinary Referral Center on Oxford Court on the east side. This is the first bagel cart for local chef Jacob Dawley, who started making bagels […]
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Letters to the Editor 09/12/2024
Trapped in a Never-Ending Cycle Slavery was abolished on paper, and then all the poor people became wage slaves. Even when slavery was legal, some were able to buy their freedom. And that’s what it comes down to, still, you can buy your freedom just as it was back then. Our leaders made choices: our […]
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Horoscope Week of September 12, 2024
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Peregrine falcons can move at a speed of 242 miles per hour. Mexican free-tailed bats reach 100 miles per hour, and black marlin fish go 80 mph. These animals are your spirit creatures in the coming weeks, Virgo. Although you can’t literally travel that fast (unless you’re on a jet), I […]
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The Ballroom Thieves: A Decade of Music and Growth
With a decade-long partnership rooted in musical evolution and emotional depth, The Ballroom Thieves have captivated audiences with dynamic performances and introspective songwriting. Ahead of the upcoming show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sept. 17, Callie Peters of the indie-folk duo shares insights into its latest album, “Sundust,” the themes of self-awareness and healing that […]
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Discover Fall’s Magic
Families are invited to experience the beauty of fall together during “Kids Falling for Nature,” a guided nature walk, hosted by Deschutes Land Trust on September 21. Led by hike leader Mary Yanalcanlin, children will discover birds, explore pine forests and witness the seasonal changes in the Metolius Preserve. Deschutes Land Trust, a nonprofit organization […]
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Navigating the Costs of Student Housing in Bend
From endless outdoor recreation to stunning views of snow-covered mountains and glassy lakes, Bend has long been known for its active lifestyle and nature scene. Locals and visitors alike flock here because it’s a spectacular place to live. It’s no secret, however, that it can also be an incredibly difficult place to afford. Across living […]