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Are Drive-In Theaters Making a Comeback?

A short-lived drive-in in Prineville offers a nostalgic experience – but are drive-in movies here to stay?

With the rise of โ€œNetflix and chillโ€ came the fall of โ€œdate night at the cinemaโ€ – and even before that came the fall of the original movie-going experience, the drive-in theater. For many Central Oregonians, drive-in movies are naught but a nostalgic relic of the past. For kids today, the phrase โ€œdrive-in theaterโ€ will […]

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Call for Virtual Event Submissions!

Submit your virtual events for inclusion in our long-anticipated return to print

It’s official! As of May 15, Phase 1 reopening will be underway in Deschutes County – with social distancing guidelines and other restrictions still in place. While this does mean we can once again dine-in at our favorite restaurants and finally get those long-anticipated haircuts, Phase 1 still prohibits gatherings of 25 or more people. […]

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The (Other) Unsung Heroes

A Bend grocery store employee weighs in on her personal experiences with the COVID-19 feeding frenzy

While the vast majority of us are exercising our privilege to hunker down in the safety of our own homes while bingeing Netflix and eating excessive amounts of Top Ramen, grocery store employees continue going to work every day, essentially putting their lives at risk in order to keep up safe and stocked up. Some […]

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Cancel Culture

Central Oregon businesses already feeling the impact of coronavirus-related precautions

Local businesses are actively doing their part to prevent community spread of COVID-19, though staying afloat financially amidst the current social climate has already proven difficult. On Wednesday evening, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced that all public gatherings including 250 or more people will be banned until April 8. While shopping centers, retail stores and […]

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