Trying to decide what to do for your late spring weekend? Are you hitting the trails? Floating the river? Check the weather before making your decision! Friday is set to be sunny with a high around 75 degrees. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70’s. Sunday will also be partly cloudy, […]
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Warm weather here to stay! Weekend weather 5/26-5/28
Check the weather report before you plan your weekend!
Are we set to cool off for the weekend, or will the warm streak continue? Break out your summer wardrobe because it looks like summer is fast approaching! Friday is set to be sunny with a high near 74 degrees. Saturday will be sunny with highs in the low 80’s. Sunday will be sunny with […]
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“Tenant” Trouble
A local man and his mom are left with thousands in damage after inviting people to stay in his home
When you hear the word, tenant, typically you think of someone who is renting a house. Most people assume that a tenant is someone who has signed some sort of rental agreement, so if they damage the house they will be held accountable. Joe Smith and his mom, Jane Smith, learned the hard way that […]
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Deschutes River Trail Bridge: The Environmental Impact Argument is Faulty
Let’s imagine for a second that you’re not one of the people who lives—or is soon to live—in the vicinity of the Deschutes River Trail. Last week, the head of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department decided not to consider a rule change that would allow for a pedestrian bridge across the Deschutes just […]
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20/40/60: Blowin’ in the wind
Disc golf on a blustery spring day
A lot of the outdoor activities in Central Oregon require 1. Spendy gear (skiing or mountain biking, for example) or 2. A level of skill or physical prowess that, without it, the thing is decidedly less fun (rock climbing or mountaineering, for example). That’s not to say that disc golf doesn’t require a level of […]
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Picks of the Week May 18-24
Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon Beer Week, HUMP! Film Fest and more
Thursday 18 Brave Collective’s Annual Tiny Art Auction ART AUCTION — The only thing better than art is art that’s so small it’s the size of a Post-it note. If you want some gorgeous art but have no room on your walls, then this is absolutely the way to go. Benefits Mercy Corp’s humanitarian efforts […]
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Special Education
Gifted almost finds the heart of mathematics
It can be very surprising how lovely something so simple can be. “Gifted” is predictable, formulaic and deeply flawed, but the combination of perfectly calibrated performances and some honest and charming character work make the film a lovely piece of cinema, at times. The movie doesn’t do anything differently than dozens of other family dramas […]
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Wack Mirror
The Circle screams at social media
The only reason the film adaptation of “The Circle” will be remembered is because it’s the final screen appearance of the actor Bill Paxton after his untimely and shocking death. Not to be overly harsh, but the film is so forgettable that discussing it feels like time that could be better spent focusing on the […]
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Going to the Moon
What this about Moon Rocks?
“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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Love and Loss
Eric Tollefson pulls at your heartstrings on new EP
“I revel in examples of true love,” Eric Tollefson confides during our most recent interview. “Maybe not from a jealous standpoint, but almost from a jealous standpoint, because when you see it work and you see the support that goes both ways, I think it’s one of the most beautiful things on the planet.” Tollefson […]
