“Hey Josh,” a reader recently wrote me, “I have a birthday coming up, and I’d like to indulge myself. I keep reading about a cannabis product called “Moon Rocks.” What are they, where can I buy them and can I make my own?” Happy Birthday, and yes, you can buy/make moon rocks, but be prepared […]
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Memories of Mom
What was something your mom did that you hated as a kid but have learned to appreciate?
Ah, moms. Once they were our favorite people, then they were, maybe, the last person we wanted to spend time with… and then for a lot of us, they were back to being our favorite people once again. In honor of Mother’s Day, we took a reader poll asking people about their moms. Do any […]
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Endorsement Roundup: Who We Think You Should Vote For
The May 16 election is quickly approaching
ENDORSEMENTS ROUNDUP The May 2017 Special Election is nearly here. Here’s a roundup of the candidates we’ve endorsed this election season. See the endorsement interview videos we did with each of the candidates below. Measure 9-114: YES Administrative School District No 1: Bonds for New Schools, Safety Improvements, Classroom Renovations and Preservation Bend is poised […]
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Protecting the High Desert We Love
A recent court ruling likely means no wind farm for the Steens
This old man is going on 80, and ever since I rolled into Oregon in ’51 on my beautiful 1947 Harley—and in later years literally soared over the sprawling sagebrush and rim rocks, sharing airspace with eagles—I’ve discovered more and more animals, plants and places and people to keep me busy helping to save. I’ve […]
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Differing Surveys; Differing Results
Results mixed on Deschutes River Trail Bridge
In April, state Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) amended House Bill 2027 from its original language to, according to the current bill’s summary, prohibit “person, public body or local service district from constructing bridge on Deschutes River within certain segments of Deschutes Scenic Waterway.” The bill was approved by the Oregon House April 27 and scheduled […]
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Picks of the Week: May 11-17
Tedx Bend, De La Soul at 10 Barrel’s Anniv Party, China Hat Clean Up and more!
Alialujah Choir Thursday 11 MUSIC— Part of the McMenamins’ Great Northwest Tour, the Alialujah Choir heads into Central Oregon from Portland. It’s always a real treat to see choral music and this choir is truly one of the most remarkable in the entire state as they bust out some old school sacred music. // 7pm. […]
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We Are Groot
Marvel Studios adds art to commerce
I’ve been reviewing Marvel movies for as long as I’ve been writing about cinema. Truthfully, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not quite 10 years old (dating back to 2008’s “Iron Man”), but it has completely reshaped how blockbuster movies are written and directed. The staggering number of superhero movies released every year might be easy […]
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Gigantic
Colossal is the Citizen Kane of Monster Movies
Don’t read this review. Sorry, I don’t mean to tell you what to do, but one of the true joys of cinema I have had this year was watching “Colossal” without knowing anything about it. As the plot continued to escalate and become darker and entirely unpredictable, I realized I was watching one of the […]
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Moms Get High Too
This column comes out during the week of Mother’s Day. For many of you, the only connection between cannabis and that holiday will be reading this column and recalling the numerous times you got stoned in high school and were 100 percent certain your sweet mom had no idea, because you hid it so well. […]
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Creative Freedom
De La Soul returns with a new album, financed by crowdfunding
Upon the announcement of De La Soul’s upcoming performance at the 10 Barrel 10th Anniversary Party, everyone I talked to had a similar reaction. “Aw man! No way! De La Soul reminds me of high school.” Of course, as someone in her 30s, that’s the reaction one could expect. But nonetheless, De La Soul reminds […]