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Reopening the Forest ▶ (with video)

Toilet cleaning and other services in the Deschutes National Forest have been closed—but recreationalists have still been “going.” You can imagine the results.
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

The outside appeared closed up for a few months, but was it really? With trailheads and camping “closed” in the Deschutes National Forest during the COVID-19 outbreak and only partially being re-opened as of late, it would seem things out on the trails are even busier than normal. At Phil’s Trail trailhead this past weekend, […]

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Phase Two Reopening… Already?

Movie theaters, pools, bowling alleys, summer camps and churches could reopen as soon as Friday
Laurel Brauns

The Deschutes Board of County Commissioners voted on Monday to send its Phase Two application to the State. Big changes like gatherings up to 100 people outside—and indoor gatherings of 50 people—may be enough to restore some summer traditions like BBQs and neighborhood Fourth of July parties. It also might save some weddings and family […]

Posted inMusic

Triple Whammy

Eric Leadbetter helps bring joy to the music scene, food industry and hospital workers with the St. Charles Meal Mission
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Eric Leadbetter’s son was born on April 1. From there he and his wife Briana were stuck quarantining at the hospital for the next five or so days due to COVID-19.  The local musician was given a front row seat to see just how hard the staff at St. Charles was working and the conditions […]

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LIVE! From the Volcanic Theatre Pub

Four bands will kick off Volcanic’s upcoming live-streamed concert series—a hybrid between streaming and in-person shows
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

On Friday night, the first concert the Volcanic Theatre Pub has had in months will take place. Thing is, no one will be in the building except the artists, crew and Volcanic workers. Instead, the audience will be right at home. Volcanic owner Derek Sitter spoke to the Source this month about the state of […]

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A Bend Photographer’s Mission to Document Resiliency, from the Sidewalk

*New Images! – Locals share their stories and pose for photos during the pandemic
Avatar photo Megan Baker

Many family owned businesses are torn between doing what’s right and doing what’s necessary to keep their business from flatlining. Most are trying to find the balance between keeping their business somewhat active and closing down. This is the where the challenge lies. Bend photographer Megan Baker reached out to a few families and small […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Cans-To-Go: Sippy Cup Hazy Pale Ale

A warm afternoon and a few hazy pales, right from Bend
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Hazy beers are huge right now, and I’m just as guilty as the next hazy-lover in indulging the trend. There are plenty of good ones brewed right here in Bend and Central Oregon, so why not fully embrace it? One of my favorites from the area is GoodLife Brewing’s Sippy Cup. I had it on […]

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A Different Kind of Memorial Day Weekend

This year’s holiday won’t be ordinary, but it might allow people to remember what the day off is really about
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Normally, Memorial Day weekend would be a guaranteed celebration—an extra day tacked on to the weekend, right as summer begins to kick off. If this was like other years, Central Oregon would be busy playing party host to visitors and locals alike. But in 2020, things will look and feel different. There will be no […]

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Party Like A Democrat in a Pandemic

Election night Zoom gathering draws Oregon Democratic celebs and rising stars
Laurel Brauns

Over 100 viewers gathered online Tuesday to celebrate the results of the May 19 Democratic Primary Election. John Hummel, Deschutes County district attorney and Carrie McPherson Douglass, co-chair of the Bend-La Pine Schools Board, cohosted the online event from the coworking space, The Haven. The event featured an appearance by Thomas Lauderdale, a musician with […]

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Outside Opens Up

Deschutes National Forest opens day use, but don’t expect bathroom service. And floating the river? Maybe, and only if it’s DIY
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

As businesses begin to open—with restrictions—across various Oregon counties, the outdoor offerings are moving in that direction, too. State, National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and city properties parks are starting to allow more visitors in areas that can adhere to Phase One reopening policies. We’ve rounded up the latest in what’s open, as of […]

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