With the sun shining, this Friday evening offers the ideal conditions for enjoying live music and roaming the streets of downtown Bend for First Friday. Here are our suggestions for a weekend filled with music, brews and sunshine. Meekoh Head down to Crux Fermentation Project and enjoy the soul/pop vibes of local favorite Meekoh. I […]
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Oregon Delegation Reacts to U.S. Pulling out of Paris Agreement
The president announced today that the United States will be withdrawing from participation in the Paris Agreement, aimed at combating global climate change. According to the United Nations, 195 countries, including the United States, signed onto the Paris Agreement, which”requires all Parties to put forward their best efforts through “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs) and to […]
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Overcast or sunny? Weekend weather report: 6/2-6/4
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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NASA’s Eclipse Path Map
Where to see the eclipse across Oregon
Hold onto your hats and bust out those fancy cardboard goggles, because the Great American Eclipse is headed our way August 21, 2017. Here’s a map of the path of totality for Oregon, courtesy of NASA. You go, science. We got your back. Wanna see the interactive map of the entire eclipse path? NASA has that […]
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Sisters Folk Festival Announces Lineup Additions for September Festival
While the name implies a folk bent, the Sisters Folk Festival recently announced the addition of artists spanning a variety of styles, cultures and genres to bring a more diverse offering to this year’s festival. Each year, the Sisters Folk Festival brings major players to the Sisters area for a weekend of quality music in […]
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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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Oregon’s Congressional delegation reacts to the president’s proposed budget
Sen. Wyden says the budget ‘belongs in the trash can.’
When it comes to the proposed fiscal year 2018 budget issued today by the president, some of Oregon’s leaders didn’t waste time weighing in. From Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley (D): “News flash to Donald Trump: Most Americans don’t have their own skyscrapers and jets and golf courses. They’re working long hours; stressed out about how […]
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“They want us to turn on our neighbors, and it will never happen.” Reactions from Manchester
Perspectives on the Manchester bombing.
As the United Kingdom goes on high terror alert and reels from Monday’s bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, people have been donating blood in high numbers. As the investigation into the bombing continues, one Manchester man gave an emotional interview, pledging support for all citizens of Manchester, no matter what they […]
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Election Results In: $268 Million School Bond Passes, Incumbents See Big Wins
Education saw a big win across the state with voters voting a resounding YES to the Bend-LaPine school board bond that will see $268 million go towards two new schools, much needed repairs, security upgrades and more. With only 28 percent of constituents handing in their ballots in an off-election year, the measure passed with […]
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Weekend Music Musts: Rubblebucket and the 10 Barrel Anniversary Party Music Schedule
In case you haven’t heard, ‘90s hip hop/sampling pioneers De La Soul are headlining the 10 Barrel 10th Anniversary Party at their brewing facility on the eastside on Saturday night. The party starts at 4pm and includes a full line-up of great music that concludes with a De La Soul dance party that promises not […]