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In May, the City of Bend announced its utilities department had been participating in a study with Biobot Analytics, focused on monitoring wastewater to give a bigger picture about the spread of COVID-19 in the community. This type of study could also be used for other purposes in the future, as a way to catch […]
During this global pandemic, 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 […]
All summer long, Primus will be touring the country while paying tribute to Rush and the Canadian band’s 1977 album, “A Farewell to Kings.” This is turning out to be quite the significant tour. For one, Rush’s “Hemispheres” tour was actually Primus bassist Les Claypool’s first concert at the age of 14. And second, the tour […]
I won’t lie to you—the video for “Mine” is a little creepy. But creepy in the way that creepy things are cool. Like the movie “Coraline.” And honestly, would you expect anything else from a band named Scary Busey? Bend’s resident hard rockers, with help from Rich Peterson of Bendtopia, have created what looks like an […]
Sound the alarm—we’re getting new music from MOsley WOtta. In a post on his Facebook today, the man also known as Jason Graham let the people know his new EP “This IS (Not) All There IS” will be dropping on February 2. To boot, Graham also released a new music video for his song “NIGH […]
Well guys, it’s officially 2020. A new year and a new decade is upon us—so we might as well enjoy ourselves, right? The year 2019 brought a lot of great shows to Central Oregon (The Roots, The Wood Brothers, Bone Thugs n Harmony and Langhorne Slim, just to name a few), but it’s never too […]
If you’re not up there already, Hoodoo Ski Area officially opened up Friday at 9am! The Manzanita, Ed and Easy Rider lifts will be operating until 9pm. For those looking to enjoy the snow in a different way, the tubing park will remain closed until more snow comes—so stay tuned for more updates on that. […]
The open spot on the Bend Park and Recreation District board will be filled soon. At the December 17 board meeting, the board narrowed down the pool of 24 to six finalists. These six finalists will present to the board and public on January 7 at the next board meeting. The open vacancy came as […]
Rap fans, it’s time to rejoice. Lay It Out Events announced today that Naughty By Nature will be headlining at this year’s OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest, which takes place Feb. 14 through 16. The New Jersey rap trio, made up of Treach, Vin Rock and Dj Kay Gee, have been bumping tunes in […]
Burning oil as he drove through the Moab Desert, Charlie Parr was in the middle of making the trip from Minnesota to L.A. for the singer/songwriter’s next stop on tour. Luckily for Parr, he left to visit his mom just before his hometown of Duluth was smacked with 22 inches of snow. Otherwise, as Parr […]
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