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What in the World?
It’s Friday! And the world is still turning! Here is what’s happening… LA Times Forget the margarita tonight, the great lime shortage of 2014 continues. Even royal babies don’t meet outrageous 21st Century standards of beauty…Us Weekly is accused of photoshopping 9-month-old Prince George. In the most counterintuitive headline of the day…Bob Weir (of the […]
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Wine Growlers! Legal Again.
Portland, OR — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden today announced that the federal agency that regulates the sale of alcohol has agreed to rescind an order than would have blocked the sale of wine growlers in Oregon. In a letter to members of the Oregon delegation the administrator of the federal Alcohol, Tobacco Tax and Trade […]
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Make Way for the 2014 RESTAURANT GUIDE
This week’s papers have arrived! And this week’s issue is stuffed with…drum roll, please…THE 2014 RESTAURANT GUIDE! A comprehensive listing of eateries in Central Oregon and the announcement of our Restaurant and Rookie Restaurant of the Year! Matt Fox and Jen Hornstein Read the full 2014 Restaurant Guide here. Congratulations to Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails, […]
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Truck Stop Skate Park closes its doors
The Truck Stop Skate Park, Bend’s only indoor skate park, closed it’s doors on April 12th. The building was recently sold to make way for basketball courts. At this point there is not a new location slated for the park. There is hope that a new location can be found. A skateboard art show and […]
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Bend Fire Department—More Photos
First off, welcome to the “Bend Lens Blog”—This blog was started to capture Bend news and events through photography. Occasionally photos will link with stories to offer more insight and a richer view of the story. Other times the photos will stand on their own as the story. Feel free to share any ideas for […]
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What in the World?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division It’s another Central Oregon (spring?) morning. So, why not read something interesting while sipping on that fair-trade coffee? RSD14 Assessment: Wading through all the releases from RSD14 is going to take a bit of time. So, here’s some help from a gentleman who writes for Pitchfork, among other […]
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Kombucha Mama Changes to Humm Kombucha
Remember a few weeks back when we announced that beloved local tea makers Kombucha Mama would be changing their name? Well it’s official! The rebranding to Humm Kombucha is complete. Via Humm website. Flavors include Blueberry Mint, Pomegranate Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Original, Lemon Ginger, Apple Sass, Maté, Coconut Lime, Chai and will soon be available […]
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What in the World?
Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Lamb Studios Archive A lot happens while you’re not paying attention. So, just like Lewis Black, we catch what’s fallen through the cracks. Chemical Trespass: Curry County residents have complained about helicopters dropping pesticides on their properties while doing work on privately held land. The spraying continues. (via […]
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More dope? Nope.
Well, Deschutes County Commissioners have already made their decision on pot shops in the county. Bend businesses are open, though. But other locales around the state are still weighing in, with about 100 cities and municipalities banning medical marijuana businesses. Some of the bans and moratoriums predate Senate Bill 1531 being enacted on March 19. […]
