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“Tenant” Trouble

A local man and his mom are left with thousands in damage after inviting people to stay in his home

When you hear the word, tenant, typically you think of someone who is renting a house. Most people assume that a tenant is someone who has signed some sort of rental agreement, so if they damage the house they will be held accountable. Joe Smith and his mom, Jane Smith, learned the hard way that […]

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Picks of the Week May 18-24

Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon Beer Week, HUMP! Film Fest and more

Thursday 18 Brave Collective’s Annual Tiny Art Auction ART AUCTION โ€” The only thing better than art is art that’s so small it’s the size of a Post-it note. If you want some gorgeous art but have no room on your walls, then this is absolutely the way to go. Benefits Mercy Corp’s humanitarian efforts […]

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Special Education

Gifted almost finds the heart of mathematics

It can be very surprising how lovely something so simple can be. “Gifted” is predictable, formulaic and deeply flawed, but the combination of perfectly calibrated performances and some honest and charming character work make the film a lovely piece of cinema, at times. The movie doesn’t do anything differently than dozens of other family dramas […]

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Wack Mirror

The Circle screams at social media

The only reason the film adaptation of “The Circle” will be remembered is because it’s the final screen appearance of the actor Bill Paxton after his untimely and shocking death. Not to be overly harsh, but the film is so forgettable that discussing it feels like time that could be better spent focusing on the […]

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Going to the Moon

What this about Moon Rocks?

“Hey Josh,” a reader recently wrote me, “I have a birthday coming up, and I’d like to indulge myself. I keep reading about a cannabis product called “Moon Rocks.” What are they, where can I buy them and can I make my own?” Happy Birthday, and yes, you can buy/make moon rocks, but be prepared […]

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Love and Loss

Eric Tollefson pulls at your heartstrings on new EP

“I revel in examples of true love,” Eric Tollefson confides during our most recent interview. “Maybe not from a jealous standpoint, but almost from a jealous standpoint, because when you see it work and you see the support that goes both ways, I think it’s one of the most beautiful things on the planet.” Tollefson […]

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Tiny Art, Big Heart

Thinking small can make a difference

Syria’s ongoing civil war has ignited one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, with hundreds of thousands killed. The number of refugees is staggering. Countless Syrians are displacedโ€”including over one million children. Amid all this, what can one women’s clothing store in Bend do about it? Plenty, it turns out. The effort begins […]

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Rhythm and Blues

Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones schools listeners on the history of funk, soul and the blues

Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones knows the blues. When you talk to him, there’s no need for Google, as Jones is a walking encyclopedia of the history of rhythm and blues, from the major and minor players to dates and regional styles. Not only can he describe the differences between each of the styles, he can […]

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