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Moondog Goes Pro

A Bendite and former U.S. Ski Team member shares his tale of landing a sponsorship—and a spot on the then-budding pro tour
Dan Mooney

Editor’s note: Several months ago, Bendite Dan Mooney approached me with his extensive tale of making it to the pro ski racing circuit, back in the days when the circuit was just in its infancy. As a tale that starts and ends here in Bend, I knew it was ideal for our Winter Insider issue. […]

Posted inBest Of Central Oregon

Best Budtender

Hobey Weston
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Everyone smokes or dabs or vapes or shatters for different reasons: maybe to calm anxiety, help with pain relief or just to get good and stoned. Whatever the reason, they all know what a bad budtender is like. You ask the budtender for a solid recommendation and get some strangely named strain you’ve never heard […]

Posted inOutside

Oregon Olympic Round-up

When it comes to Olympic athletes, Oregon has more than its fair share
Russ Axon

As the countries entered the Rio track and field stadium at the start of this year’s Olympics, the U.S.A. paraded in 558 athletes. At least 60 of those athletes could be traced back to Oregon in some way, whether it was their hometown, school, career or training spot. According to “The Washington Post,” almost 20 […]

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What in the World? Today’s News

Avatar photo Brianna Brey

Good morning, World! Here’s what’s happening in Friday’s news… THE OLYMPICS ARE HAPPENING! Despite serious concerns about security, homophobia and preparedness of Sochi Russia, and photographic evidence that its a total crap-shoot over there right now, and the trending hashtag #SochiProblems…the Opening Ceremony for the 2014 Olympic Games will take place tonight, aired at 8 […]

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What in the World? Todays News!

Avatar photo James Williams

Ronnie Biggs, train robber and folk hero, dead at 84. A captivating story by the New York Times about the man who eluded the authorities time and time again. The kids are all on drugs. A recent study found pot is now more prevalent than cigarettes among American teens. US Olympic delegation is a big […]

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