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The concept of rugged individualism is a central theme in the American ethos, and for many still runs deep in the way we move through our lives. The idea that it is through our own grit and determination that we will find success, happiness and well-being certainly has its place, but in some ways is […]
No kings here? President Trump doesn’t like the idea of people protesting that he has become a king: “I don’t feel like a king; I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.” I think the chief executive is on to something here. If he were really a king, his unilateral edicts would be […]
An issue about cheap eats would be remiss to leave out traditional budget-friendly taco deals. There was once a time when it seemed taco and Tuesday could be interchangeable. Below is a sampling of some of the best local taco deals. Feel free to add what we missed in the comment section of this article […]
Central Oregon’s first Burgerville will open Monday, June 23 at the corner of SE Third Street and Wilson Avenue in Bend. A grand opening celebration begins at 7am with a ribbon cutting at 10am. Burgerville menu items include a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, crispy halibut sandwiches and a plant-based burger. The chain offers gluten-free […]
Going out to eat with kids can be a challenging experience. Someone is bound to be picky, and spending a small fortune on a barely-touched sandwich can be disappointing for everyone. To save your sanity when going out to eat, take the advice of local kids about some kid-approved cheap eats around Bend. Breakfast Mother’s, […]
Two orphaned bobcat kittens, estimated to be four-weeks old, were admitted to Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, on May 19. ODFW notified Think Wild that a member of the public had picked up two female bobcat kittens at a rest stop near the Tygh Valley area. The young appeared abandoned due […]
I went on a mission to find substantial food at a price point of $5 or less. Not an easy challenge in an economy of rising prices. Below are some of the options I found in Bend which may not make a meal but are filling enough to satisfy a craving. Sliders Sliders are usually a […]
This month’s capture of a man suspected of planning a shooting attack in Bend was eye-opening. It’s always unsettling to know that someone is planning such an act. In this case, what was also noteworthy was how police were able to use drones to identify the man and then go in an make an arrest […]
Happy Hour is more than just a marketing trick. It’s a time-honored tradition that dates back more than 100 years in this country, with roots tangled up in the sneaky pre-dinner rituals of the Prohibition era. Back when alcohol was banned, people would gather for “happy hours” at speakeasies to get their drink on before […]
Redmond is set to transform the way it treats wastewater with a new natural system known as the Redmond Wetlands Complex, intended to meet the needs of its growing population. In constructing this project, the City of Redmond will decommission its existing, mechanical Water Pollution Control Facility to transition to its new system, which will […]
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