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Sights From Above Bend

What it looked like to fly in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane

In this week’s Outside section, the Source covered the Fly The Ford tour that is currently making a pit stop in Bend. I got the chance to fly in the Tri-Motor on Thursday, and when I say it was an awesome experience โ€“ that might be underselling it.   While the “Tin Goose” was a giant […]

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Weekend Warrior: May 10-12

Beer, dancing and Mothers Day feasts!

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days that can help turn you into a proper Weekend Warrior. Friday – Hazy IPA Release Party […]

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Gung Ho For Shows: Robert Plant and The Sensational Spaceshifters

Former frontman of Led Zeppelin announces Bend stop on North American tour

If  Led Zeppelin came on the radio back in the day, my dad would make sure to let everyone in the car know that they were indeed “the greatest rock band of all time.” Lucky for Central Oregonians, one of the pieces to the Zeppelin puzzle will be making his way to Bend. Robert Plantโ€”former […]

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Weekend Warrior: May 3-5

Farm to table, water fun and movie knowledge

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]

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Kaylee’s Law Passes Unanimously

In the midst of a second life sentence for Kaylee Sawyer’s murderer, SB 576 moves to reform campus security

On April 23, the Oregon Senate unanimously passed SB 576, also known as Kaylee’s Law. The bill was carried by Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) and is focused on an overall security reform that helps better define police forces and campus security forces. The bill passes following the murder of Central Oregon Community College student Kaylee […]

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The Curiosity Gene

A look back at the life and times of a Northwest naturalist

Well, I’m headed for 92 years on this good earth, gettin’ ready to take the Big Field Trip out among the stars. One of the things I’m most grateful for are the hundreds and hundreds of good times (and friends) I’ve enjoyed as a naturalist, especially the years I spent with the Oregon Museum of […]

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Weekend Warrior: April 12-14

Supporting good causes while having fun

It’s that time of the week again โ€“ where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]

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