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 […]
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The Drone Bill May Respect the Rule of Law, But Federal Leadership Doesn’t
This month’s capture of a man suspected of planning a shooting attack in Bend was eye-opening
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 […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Burgers, Wings and Wine Deals
Here’s where to cheers on the cheap
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 […]
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Redmond Makes Way for Natural Wastewater Treatment
The City is set to start construction on its new wetlands complex in early July
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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Cheap Eats
Dining on a budget
It’s difficult to find good food at a price anyone would consider “cheap.” Nonetheless there are some tasty deals out there if you know when and where to go. We have tips about pizza slices, tacos, grab-and-go items and bites $5 or under. Hopefully there’ll be something to meet each person’s tastebuds. Taco Time! Big […]
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Feel Bad Inc
An A24 double feature
I can count on one hand the number of times a corporate production company/distributor logo excited me for whatever film they were releasing. As a kid, if New Line Cinema had their logo in front of a horror movie, I was there for it (they get a lifetime pass from me for “Evil Dead,” “Nightmare on […]
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In Praise of the Cheap Slice: A Lunch Pizza Tour of Bend
Cheap, cheesy and totally worth it
Pizza might not be the obvious lunch choice on a hot, cloudless, 90-degree day, but when the mission is to find the best cheap slices in Bend, comfort and temperature take a backseat to melted cheese and crisp crust. The plan was to find at least one affordable lunch slice on every side of town […]
Posted inMusic
35 Years and Going Strong
Barenaked Ladies performs in Bend on June 28
Over the past 35 years. Barenaked Ladies has left a considerable mark on pop culture. Dip into the band’s canon and you’ll find songs that plug into generation-spanning sitcoms ranging from ’90s behemoth “Friends” (“Shoe Box”), appearing as a guest band on “90210’s” fictional Peach Pit After Dark nightclub (they played a three-song set that […]
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Bend Pizza Kitchen Redefines a “Slice”
Bend’s shot at signature pizza topping is pizza’s most controversial topping
A few years ago our northern neighbor, Portland, was named “The Best Pizza City in the U.S.” by writers who traversed America in search of the best za, beating out such obvious competitors as New York, Chicago, New Haven and newer-to-the-table stalwart, Detroit. Portland achieved this by offering excellent pizza emulating each of those municipal styles. […]
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Should YOU Own Rentals in a Recession?
Why owning a rental may be a strategic move
right now
As whispers of a potential economic downturn grow louder, many are tightening their budgets, reassessing their investments, and asking the age-old question: where’s the safest place to put my money right now? And while stocks feel shaky and interest rates remain in flux, real estate, specifically rental properties, might just be the steady ship. Here […]
