Most folks know that breweries/pubs around Bend provide tasters, but recently, I went to Sunriver Brewing pub on Galveston and requested a taster of its Choco Ice Cream Imperial Stout. My server informed me she was unable to provide a taster of this beer because it was specialized. I started to have questions about tasters. […]
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Leveling the Playing Field
Ensuring the equity of play and youth sports in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is the ultimate playground for kids — if their parents can afford it, that is. With recent increases in the cost of living and expenses, parents may feel more pressured than ever to say “no” to their kids on expensive sports and activities. Is every kid in our community getting a fair shot […]
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XC Skiing Like A Pioneer Mailman
John Craig Memorial Ski Race and Tour celebrates winter beauty and the story of a journey across the McKenzie Pass
The Oregon Nordic Club will host the John Craig Memorial Ski Race and Tour this Saturday, March 18. This citizen cross-country ski event takes participants over the McKenzie Highway to the Dee Wright Memorial at McKenzie Pass, on groomed trails. “John Templeton Craig was a pioneer mailman who died during a sudden winter snowstorm on […]
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FairWell Festival Releases Lineup
Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson & Family and Turnpike
Troubadours headline the inaugural festival at the
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
Big name music artists are taking over the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on the fourth weekend in July for a three-day festival. Covering genres of folk, country, blues, rock and soul, the FairWell Festival will host 36 artists across three stages. On Friday, July 21, Turnpike Troubadours, the gritty roots rock band, will […]
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Horoscope Week of March 16, 2023
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In describing her process, Piscean sculptor Anne Truitt wrote, “The most demanding part of living a lifetime as an artist is the strict discipline of forcing oneself to work steadfastly along the nerve of one’s own most intimate sensitivity.” I propose that many Pisceans, both artists and non-artists, can thrive from […]
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Letters to the Editor 03/16/2023
Gas fire pit apocalypse From what I can see driving around town outdoor natural gas fire pits seem to be more popular than ever. The abundance of those is likely in response to the recent pandemic. Now that the pandemic is largely under control and we have resumed indoor dining and gathering isn’t it time […]
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St. Patty’s Treats in NWX
The “Climatarian” shake at Mountain Burger
Mountain Burger has been serving up some creative eats since opening in Northwest Crossing in September – and while much of that creativity has come in the way of inventive “burgers of the week” dreamed up by members of the staff, this week, it’s also found in a sweet treat made in honor of St. […]
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St. Patty’s Day Food at Ale Apothecary
The start of new food pairing options at the beloved wild-fermented beer spot
Central Oregonians can find a roundup of live music happening on St. Patrick’s Day by heading to this week’s Culture section – but for those who are in it just for the beer and food, then The Ale Apothecary might be your jam. On St. Patrick’s Day, from 4 to 7pm, Robert Hipp and Austin […]
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Oregon Bill Could Increase Narcan Access
An Oregon bill expanding access to naloxone could further empower
Deschutes County’s harm reduction efforts
An Oregon bill expanding access to the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone passed the Oregon House on March 6 and is awaiting approval by the Oregon Senate. HB 2385 allows public buildings to keep naloxone kits; currently, individuals can carry naloxone but organizations have to have a medical professional on staff to keep and administer a […]
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Understanding Habitat Needs for Greater Sage-Grouse
Local Audubon chapter volunteers engaged in sagebrush-steppe habitat study
Greater sage-grouse are iconic birds of the sagebrush landscape. Their entire life history centers around this habitat type, from nesting sites to food sources, making them a key species across 11 western states and two Canadian provinces. But as icons, this doesn’t make them immune from impacts. Threats to the sage-grouse such as habitat loss, […]
