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Memories of Mom

What was something your mom did that you hated as a kid but have learned to appreciate?

Ah, moms. Once they were our favorite people, then they were, maybe, the last person we wanted to spend time with… and then for a lot of us, they were back to being our favorite people once again. In honor of Mother’s Day, we took a reader poll asking people about their moms. Do any […]

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Endorsement Roundup: Who We Think You Should Vote For

The May 16 election is quickly approaching

ENDORSEMENTS ROUNDUP The May 2017 Special Election is nearly here. Here’s a roundup of the candidates we’ve endorsed this election season. See the endorsement interview videos we did with each of the candidates below. Measure 9-114: YES Administrative School District No 1: Bonds for New Schools, Safety Improvements, Classroom Renovations and Preservation Bend is poised […]

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Protecting the High Desert We Love

A recent court ruling likely means no wind farm for the Steens

This old man is going on 80, and ever since I rolled into Oregon in ’51 on my beautiful 1947 Harleyโ€”and in later years literally soared over the sprawling sagebrush and rim rocks, sharing airspace with eaglesโ€”I’ve discovered more and more animals, plants and places and people to keep me busy helping to save. I’ve […]

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Differing Surveys; Differing Results

Results mixed on Deschutes River Trail Bridge

In April, state Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) amended House Bill 2027 from its original language to, according to the current bill’s summary, prohibit “person, public body or local service district from constructing bridge on Deschutes River within certain segments of Deschutes Scenic Waterway.” The bill was approved by the Oregon House April 27 and scheduled […]

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Picks of the Week: May 11-17

Tedx Bend, De La Soul at 10 Barrel’s Anniv Party, China Hat Clean Up and more!

Alialujah Choir Thursday 11 MUSICโ€” Part of the McMenamins’ Great Northwest Tour, the Alialujah Choir heads into Central Oregon from Portland. It’s always a real treat to see choral music and this choir is truly one of the most remarkable in the entire state as they bust out some old school sacred music. // 7pm. […]

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We Are Groot

Marvel Studios adds art to commerce

I’ve been reviewing Marvel movies for as long as I’ve been writing about cinema. Truthfully, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not quite 10 years old (dating back to 2008’s “Iron Man”), but it has completely reshaped how blockbuster movies are written and directed. The staggering number of superhero movies released every year might be easy […]

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Gigantic

Colossal is the Citizen Kane of Monster Movies

Don’t read this review. Sorry, I don’t mean to tell you what to do, but one of the true joys of cinema I have had this year was watching “Colossal” without knowing anything about it. As the plot continued to escalate and become darker and entirely unpredictable, I realized I was watching one of the […]

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Moms Get High Too

This column comes out during the week of Mother’s Day. For many of you, the only connection between cannabis and that holiday will be reading this column and recalling the numerous times you got stoned in high school and were 100 percent certain your sweet mom had no idea, because you hid it so well. […]

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Creative Freedom

De La Soul returns with a new album, financed by crowdfunding

Upon the announcement of De La Soul’s upcoming performance at the 10 Barrel 10th Anniversary Party, everyone I talked to had a similar reaction. “Aw man! No way! De La Soul reminds me of high school.” Of course, as someone in her 30s, that’s the reaction one could expect. But nonetheless, De La Soul reminds […]

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Arts & Activism

The Slants take on the Supreme Court and fight oppression with dance rock

Portland-based synth-rockers The Slants recently took on their toughest performance yet. Instead of beckoning concertgoers to the dance floor, they took to the ground floor of the Supreme Court. The band, whose name comes as an act of re-appropriation of a demeaning term aimed at Asian Americans, was unable to register their name as a […]

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