It is truly amazing what young minds can do. No longer are students content on bubbling volcanos, these kids are out to change the world. Five Bend Science Station students were awarded at the 2016 Northwest Science Exposition in Portland. They are invited to attend the upcoming national Broadcam MASTERS science, technology, engineering and math […]
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BendFilm Presents “A Place to Stand”
Poet Jimmy Santiago Baca will speak
As a lead-up to its festival in October of this year, BendFilm is hosting renowned poet Jimmy Santiago Baca for a Thursday night reception and film screening of the award-winning documentary, “A Place to Stand,” based on Baca’s critically-acclaimed memoir of the same name. After the viewing, an interactive Q&A will take place with Jimmy […]
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Free Comic Book Day is Coming 5/7
Comics for the Masses: The best books to grab on Free Comic Book Day This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, an annual event where comic shops around the country share the joy of comics by offering special issues for free. Though this may sound like one of those too-good-to-be-true situations, it’s not. It is too good, and it […]
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The TVs are baaaaack!
One of the most wonderful things I enjoy about writing this column is all the help I get from friends who enjoy the wild things around us as much as I do. The great American writer and illustrator Maurice Sandak used the title, “Where The Wild Things Are” for his delightful 1963 children’s book. This […]
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Letters 4/27-5/4
Commissioners Should Opt Out on Recreational Marijuana In 2014 the Oregon voting public approved Measure 91 legalizing recreational marijuana. Deschutes County voted 51.6 percent yes (rural County 54.1 percent No and City of Bend 57.4 percent Yes). The marijuana industry spent $5.4 million to convince the voters they were voting to decriminalize marijuana and allowing an individual […]
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Sourcecast Audio: C. Oregon’s Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Founded 25 years ago, the Great Old Broads for Wilderness has become a leading voice for conservation. In this Sourcecast, we talked with four members of the Central Oregon Chapter to learn about their focus and concerns for the region.
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Sourcecast Video: Building a Tiny House
LaPine builder Randy Yow describes a tiny house he is building.
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Sourcecast Audio: Wilderness Controversy – Should bikes be allowed?
A proposal by the Sustainable Trails Coalition would allow bikes in some wilderness areas. Oregon Wild’s Erik Fernandez says allowing mountain bikes in wilderness areas should never be allowed. The former owner of Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours Woody Starr says in some cases there might be merit to the proposal. Hear their comments in this […]
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Lunch Break on Bond
J.Dub opens its doors just in time for spring
A new eatery has opened up on Bond Street in downtown Bend. Owner Jon Weber (J.W., hence, J. Dub) is better known around town for his friendly bar skills and charming smile, having spent 17 years at the Pine Tavern and six years at 10 Barrel. It is safe to say that Weber has created […]
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Picks 4/6-4/13
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 Bend Spring Festival CELEBRATE—The Spring Fest offers something for everyone with a fine artist walk, chalk art competition, conscious living showcase, food and drinks. There is free music all weekend long with the highlights including The Shook Twins and Larry and His Flask. Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; […]
