WHAT WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT TROY FIELD We’ve heard a lot in recent news about the future of Troy Field — from the Bend-La Pine School District’s decision to sell the property, to speculations regarding commercial development of the site, and anticipation of neighborhood opposition to the loss of the historic field. But what we […]
The Boot
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A Time to Move On
Last week, after three hours of debate, City Council gave a resounding 5-2 vote to confirm Casey Roats as a new member of the incoming governing body. During the final months of the campaign, his qualifications had been questioned because it was unclear whether he was a resident under the meaning of the City Charter. […]
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Free Has Responsibilities
Free speech is one of the great tenets of American culture, politics and identity. But the First Amendment is also perhaps the most misunderstood “freedom.” It is not an unlimited hall pass to say whatever you want, wherever you want, to whomever you want. Take for example a recent incident in Southern Oregon, where a […]
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Our Interconnected Health
Although there is no known vaccination or cure, corresponding directly with rising national concerns about the Ebola virus, there has been a noticeable uptick in flu vaccinations this October throughout American cities. It is a simple and understandable correlation: Americans are thinking more about their vulnerabilities to infectious diseases, and the role that our interconnected […]
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PICK: McDougall
saturday 1 McDougall ONE MAN BAND—The boot-stomping, drumming, and chugging guitar from bearded wonder Scott McDougall are reminiscent of old-timey, dusty road, folk-country. With lyrical storytelling songwriting and self-made punky percussion, there’s no better way to listen to McDougall than swinging a bottle of whiskey to and fro and shouting along. 9 pm. Volcanic Theatre […]
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TGIF Weekend Lineup: 10/31-11/3
What to do this weekend #inBend… IT’S HALLOWEEN! Meaning there are tons of events, parties, races and debaucherous costume contests happening all around town on Friday and Saturday including the annual Deschutes Brewery Cross Crusade and warehouse after party! Click here for our picks for Halloween events. Beyond the holiday, there is some great live music this […]
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Pee Wee Politics
“I know you are, but what am I?” That refrain has been used to great effect by countless first-graders and adopted as a tagline by Pee Wee Herman, a mocking, juvenile response to an accusation meant to deflect and frustrate the accuser. It is also the unfortunate tone taken last week in response to accusations […]
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Our Picks 10/29-11/6
thursday 30 Vision 15 Economic Forecast PRESENTATION—How will global events impact the local economy in Bend? Tim Duy, professor of practice at University of Oregon, and Mark Kralj, principal at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, will present an economic forecast at a Bend Chamber-sponsored breakfast. Leave with a full belly and plenty of fodder for water […]
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The 12 Percent!
Four years ago, in the 2010 general elections, Scott Ramsay was running for office for the first time. He was facing Chuck Arnold, a popular member of the Downtown community, for Position 7 on Bend City Council. The philosophical differences between the two men were pretty clear. It was at a time when Bend was […]
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Law and Disorder
Drake Park arrest raises concerns about use of force
Last Wednesday, as the final Bend Farmers’ Market of the year was wrapping up, cop cars spilled into the parking lot between Brooks Street and the top of Drake Park. Before long, officers had surrounded a young, black man and brought him to the ground. Onlookers, unaware of any crime and unable to see clearly […]