Farmers markets are no longer primarily produce stands. You can purchase individual items to make a feast by stopping by the Bend Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Dozens of booths spread the length of Brooks Alley, spilling into the plaza in front of The Commons Cafe and Taproom. Start with an appetizer of uniquely flavored hummus […]
The Boot
Posted inOpinion
Letters to the Editor 06/19/2025
No kings here? President Trump doesn’t like the idea of people protesting that he has become a king: “I don’t feel like a king; I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.” I think the chief executive is on to something here. If he were really a king, his unilateral edicts would be […]
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A Backcountry Skiing Trifecta!
A thrill ride down Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Hood & Mt. Adams
Hello, readers! You are welcome to join me again on another summer skiing trip! This past Memorial Day weekend I met with brothers Todd Baribault and Allen Baribault. They flew into Portland from Santa Fe and Vermont respectively, where Todd and I were high school friends. We met up the following day with an agenda […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Coffee with a Kick: Boozy Brews in Bend
Indulge in the perfect blend of caffeine and spirits at these local favorites
In Bend, a city known for its craft drinks and laid-back atmosphere, boozy coffee creations are a natural fit. Whether it’s warming up with a classic Irish coffee on a chilly day or savoring a sweet, boozy espresso martini at brunch, these caffeinated concoctions are the perfect blend of indulgence and energy. From nutty espresso […]
Posted inCulture
Understanding Intimacy: Losing Hope
Is therapy very effective at reducing or removing anxiety surrounding intimacy?
Is therapy very effective at reducing or removing anxiety surrounding intimacy? My wife and I have had decreasing intimacy over the past decade, with traditional therapy not improving the situation, and therapy with an AASECT certified therapist for about seven months not showing much improvement. As things continue to deteriorate, I’m losing hope that therapy […]
Posted inMusic
Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Will Keep Your Senses Spinning
Owned by an interior designer and a Portland DJ from the ’90s… nuff’ said.
Doug and Phoebe Pedersen are a creative duo also known as the owners of the funky and shabby-chic Dogwood Cocktail Cabin, which is also my current favorite underground jazz and DJ venue with delicious and worldly late night food. Food past 10pm in Bend! Can you believe it?! And the chillest tunes. The brick cabin, […]
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Imagine if Cannabis Farms Operated Like Other U-Pick Farms
White Wolf Cannabis Co. wants to heighten
consumer education
Unlike the idiomatic disinterest in seeing how sausage is made, many of us truly love seeing how stuff we love gets made. In Bend the Deschutes Brewery welcomes nearly a million guests annually, who sip Fresh Squeezed IPA in front of the mash tun. The Tillamook Creamery ushers in some 1.3 million visitors who not […]
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Desert Oasis
Redmond’s first village-style houseless shelter is getting by with a little help from its friends
At the recent Deschutes County Fair, one building was unlike the others. Tucked between a pool with a high dive and the livestock complex, a small “village style” shelter was brought in along with information on the various efforts to start what’s been called managed camps, village-style shelters and tiny home villages. Oasis Village, Central […]
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The Column That Got Away
Pub crawling, impersonating Neil Patrick Harris and other hijinks from Source days gone by
The Bend I remember of the late ‘90s and early 2000s was a place at constant war with itself. In some ways funny—the battles over roundabout art for instance. And in some ways serious—the election campaign of Les Stiles comes to mind. The sneaky implosion of the Old Mill to make room for a shopping […]
Posted inOutside
It’s Going to be a Hoedown
Sisters Rodeo is back!
It’s that time of year again to bust out the boots and blue jeans, because “The Biggest Little Show in the World” returns! The Sisters Rodeo is traditionally held during the second week of June, with 2022 being no exception. Rodeo events kick off June 8 and go until Sunday, June 12. Dating back to […]