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Whatcha Doing, Candidate?

Knute Buehler and Craig Wilhelm distinguish their campaigns for House District 54
Avatar photo Erin Rook

In a recent Bend Chamber debate between House District 54 candidates Knute Buehler (R) and Craig Wilhelm (D), the doctor and the war veteran (respectively) found themselves in agreement on many of the issues. In an effort to help clarify the differences—and similarities—between the candidates, we asked each 10 political questions (and five fun ones) […]

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Pounding the Dirt

Taking running off-road
Avatar photo Phil Busse

There are certain climbs in marathons reportedly so tough that they take on monikers, like Boston’s famed “Heartbreak Hill,” a steady climb that gains roughly 100 feet over a mile. It is a spot legendary for stopping runners in their tracks. But taken in context, that climb seems a lot like the same east coast […]

Posted inMusic

Redheaded Stepchild

The Parson Red Heads tour with an ode to Laurel Canyon
Avatar photo Brianna Brey

Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and ’70s is to modern American rock music what Paris in the 1920s was to American literature. LA’s legendary neighborhood cuts from West Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley all the way up to Mulholland Drive and for 20 years, the deadend streets and the modest cabins and bungalows became […]

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Go Here! 8/7-8/14

Avatar photo Corbin Gentzler

With both the super moon (August 10) and Perseid meteor shower (August 11-13), this is truly a stellar week for sky gazing. And there are few places in the United States better than Central Oregon to stand slack jawed in utter astonishment or to make wishes on shooting stars. Cascade Lakes Paddle This is the […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Blame Canada

Deschutes Brewery continues French fry special with locally sourced poutine
Avatar photo Brianna Brey

The art of the drunk snack is a trickier science than it would seem at first blush, even in a town like Bend where brewery food is at the base of the food pyramid. It’s got to be salty for sure, and while a bag of BBQ Ridges or a basket of chicken wings does […]

Posted inCulture

Meet the Artist

International photographer Christian Heeb
Avatar photo Brianna Brey

For the past quarter-century, Christian Heeb has been trotting the globe, camera in hand, capturing stunning images on five continents in over 70 different countries. Born in Switzerland, Heeb—who is also a trained architect—traveled to the United States on assignment from German and Swiss publishing houses, and quickly became renowned for his Native American portraits […]

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The Sound and the Fury

Volcanic owner challenges noise ordinance
Avatar photo Erin Rook

In June 2013, members of the local music scene applauded changes to the city’s noise ordinance following a judge’s ruling that the previous code was too vague. In that case, neighbors had complained that the now-closed Horned Hand, a popular music venue, was too loud—and police issued a $500 citation. But, at the time, a […]

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Dog’s Best Friend

Canine splash park honors advocate Bob Wenger
Avatar photo Erin Rook

Bend’s dog population finally has a place to cool its paws with last week’s opening of the Bob Wenger Memorial Spray Park at Pine Nursery Park. The first water feature for dogs in the Bend Park and Recreation District, the spray park includes hydrant-shaped fountains to create a fun and cooling climate for canines. “Bend […]

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Brain Dead

Lucy uses maybe five percent of its brain
Wm.™ Steven Humphrey

Picture your college roommate Seth. You know, the incorrigible stoner who could spend hours waxing philosophic on the tiniest particles of the universe? And how each of these particles make up the very fabric of life? Hence the most powerful person in the world is basically the atomic twin of a fly alighting on a […]

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Made for TV Boobie

Artist Natalie Fletcher competes on reality TV show “Skin Wars”
Avatar photo Brianna Brey

What do fashion design, house flipping, pimping out your car, catching Alaskan King Crab, dating Flavor Flav, extreme sports and cooking have in common? That’s right, they are all the subjects of successful reality television shows. And now add body painting to that list. And add local painter Natalie Fletcher (along with the winner of […]

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