If you’re one of the lucky ones who get both the 3rd and 4th off next week, that means you’ve got a four-day weekend to look forward to, but what are your plans? With Pink Martini and Ween filling up the Les Schwab Amphitheater this weekend (Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1, respectively), there’s […]
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Explosive Device “Likely Authentic”: Found on Greenwood Ave
City of Bend Police neutralized a potentially hazardous and explosive device today, found on NE Greenwood Ave and NE 12th Street. A citizen reported the suspicious looking six inch long galvanized pipe — similar to a pipe bomb — complete with a cap on both ends. Officers cordoned off the area with sandbags as the […]
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Next up in Bend ridesharing: Lyft launches today
Rideshare service available in Bend, Sisters, Redmond
Following changes to city ordinances this spring, Bend has opened the doors for ridesharing services to operate in the area. Starting today, that includes Lyft, touted as the fastest-growing rideshare service in the United States. While we don’t yet know the number of drivers available in Bend, Lyft Communications Manager Darcy Nenni told the Source […]
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“On This Train” by Victor Johnson Honors Victims of Portland Train Attacks
Local musician Victor Johnson heard about the May 26, 2017, Portland MAX train attack and felt moved by the last words of one of the men. Two men, Taliesin Namkai-Meche and Rick Best lost their lives and a third, Michah Fletcher, was injured but survived. Namkai-Meche’s last words, which he spoke to Rachel Macy were, […]
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So Much Music, So Little Time – Your Weekend Roundup of Jams for June 23-25
Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time for weekends jam-packed with events throughout Central Oregon. There’s no shortage of live music this weekend, so if you’re ready to dance, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few music-related events to get down at this weekend. Bite of Bend Music We wrote about headliner […]
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No federal charges for former Gov. Kitzhaber
Influence pedding investigation ends at the federal level.
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Ron Wyden grills Jeff Sessions
“Were you aware of any concerns at the FBI or elsewhere about your contacts with the Russians, or any other matters relevant to whether you should step aside from the Russian investigation?” Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified today as the Russia & 2016 Election Investigations continue in the U.S. Senate. The above quote is from […]
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Bonus Interview with Fortune’s Folly — Alt-Rock for Your Friday Night at Volcanic
Last week, I caught up with Eugene-based alternative rockers Fortune’s Folly. The band caught my eye, as I have an affliction for indie rock and female lead singers. Fortune’s Folly reminds me of pre-”Return of Saturn”, ‘90s era No Doubt, also known as the biggest influence on my love of music (yep, “Tragic Kingdom” was […]
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Pick’s Picks: The Cave Singers Play Living Room Show in Bend This Sunday!
You guys! The Cave Singers are playing a small acoustic show in Bend on Sunday! News of the show came across my desk this morning and I couldn’t be more excited to share the news with you all. One of my best friends introduced me to The Cave Singers before we saw them at Mississippi […]
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ALERT: Missing Person: Chase Hove, 27, Bend PD Appeals for Public Help
UPDATE: Bend Police have said they found Hove’s car in the southwest area of Bend, prompting officers and detectives to actively search that area for him. The vehicle is no longer of interest. The Bend Police Department are appealing to the public for help in finding Chase Hove, 27, a Bend resident. Chase left his […]