Back in 1954 I was living in Bend and doing a lot of underground exploring with my dear caving partner, Phil Coyner. I can’t recall how he and I got to going into lava caves, but we were good at it. In fact, he and I were the first known human beings to go all […]
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Brace & Roll
Tumalo Creek’s winter offerings can help kayakers prep for the raging rivers ahead
It all started last summer when my father proposed we paddle across the Columbia River at its leanest constriction, between Rowena and Lyle, to the mouth of the Klickitat River. He was in a kayak and I on a paddleboard. During the crossing the waves were manageable, even when considering what little cumulative experience in […]
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Timeless
20th Century women is a small wonder
Dorothea Fields is a specific and contradictory type of free spirit. Played by Annette Bening, Fields has a shrewd smile and an open heart, viewing the world as a giant ball of mystery. Her 15-year old son, Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann), is in love with his best friend, the 17-year old Julie (Elle Fanning), who […]
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Vape Fans Never Had It So Good
A look back at the O.G. predecessor to the vaporizer craze
The other night I was puffing on one of my vaporizers and working on a piece on the history of vaporization. The stories go back millennia, to the Middle East and a nomadic tribe known as Scythians: fierce tattooed warriors often credited for expanding the use of cannabis throughout Russia, Europe, Central Asia and the […]
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Space Ace
Rock legend Ace Frehley set to shred the Tower
The first time I saw KISS on TV they scared the hell out of me—which might have been the point. They were sort of the boogeyman to me for many years and, even though the personas of The Starchild (Paul Stanley), The Demon (Gene Simmons), Space Ace (Ace Frehley) and The Catman (Peter Criss) aren’t […]
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Source Spotlight: John McLeod
Mt. Bachelor president and general manager
How does a native Australian become president and general manager of one of the largest ski resorts in the United States? If it hadn’t been for snow fields within driving distance of Sydney, John McLeod’s path may never have intersected with Bend. McLeod grew up in the beach town of Coffs Harbour in New South […]
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What Does Buying a Home ‘As-Is’ Mean to Buyers?
In recent months, I have noticed more “as-is” sale transactions in which sellers are unwilling to make repairs. I have had two such unexpected experiences in the past month, both with homes on the market for more than seven months. This is a reflection of our current seller’s market. So what does it mean for […]
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On the Street: We Ask What to Give and What to Get for Valentine’s Day
It’s here again people (or almost)—the day of hearts and love and perhaps a bit too much chocolate. In honor of the coming of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, we asked people on the streets of Bend two questions: What’s your ideal Valentine’s Day date? What’s your ideal Valentine’s Day gift? Whether it’s weed or simply […]
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Clearing snow off the sidewalks helps the vulnerable in our community
There’s no doubt that this last month’s weather events have been frustrating for most people. For drivers, it’s meant getting stuck on rutted roads and sliding perilously close to parked cars on the daily commute. But that pales in comparison to the frustrations of local residents who walk, bike or use public transit to get […]
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Picks 2/1-2/8
Spring Awakening Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 MUSICAL— With one of the catchiest and most beautiful scores to come from Broadway in decades, Topsoil Theatrics does this powerful and important show justice. “Spring Awakening” begins its run at 2nd Street Theater then heads to the Belfry in Sisters for three shows before finishing at the […]
