Central Oregon Beginner's Guide
News
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Parking Pains
The Old Bend Pilot Parking District will soon face the biggest challenge since it started: Summer
By Jack Harvel | Jun 23, 2021
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Noticias en Español
By Por Jack Harvel Traducido por Jessica Sanchez-Millar | Jun 23, 2021
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Where's That Weed Money?
A moratorium on new marijuana facilities made Deschutes County unable to collect its share of taxes. A new bill could change that.
By Jack Harvel | Jun 23, 2021
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Making Central Oregon a better place to live
Bright ideas for a changing community, from 14 local leaders
| Jun 23, 2021
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Prioritize Housing Options for People Living and Working in Our Community
Making Central Oregon a better place to live; Bright ideas for a changing community
By Allison Platt | Jun 23, 2021
Opinion
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Letters to the Editor 6/24/21
Guest Opinion: About Those Mirror Pond Bread Crumbs
| Jun 23, 2021
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Support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act
The traditional advertising business models has made it far more difficult for local news outlets to provide the depth of coverage that you deserve
| Jun 23, 2021
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In a Housing Crisis, Camps in the Streets are Just the Canary in the Coal Mine. Everyone Should Do Their Part. 3
A managed camp is the bare minimum we as Bendites can do to support the people on the lowest rung of a housing crisis that has hit epic proportions
| Jun 16, 2021
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Letters to the Editor 6/17/21 2
Central OR Drought?, Bend City Councilors "Sit" for Pledge, Don’t Forget Worrell Wayside and Short-Term Vacation Rentals
| Jun 16, 2021
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With a Lane-Splitting Veto, Another Concern About Balance of Power 2
If a governing body that directly represents the people passes a bill, there should be a high bar for a veto
| Jun 9, 2021
Culture
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Water Conservation at Home
Simple steps for everyone
By Abbie and Rick Sams | Jun 23, 2021
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The Third Act
FOMO YOLO SOLO
By Ellen Waterston | Jun 23, 2021
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Platonic Bomb & Hex And The City
Men and women (and male and female minds) are more alike than different
By Amy Alkon | Jun 23, 2021
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Free Will Astrology—Week of June 24
Your time in the cascading flow may prove to be quite intriguing—and ultimately useful
By Rob Brezsny | Jun 23, 2021
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This Modern World—week of June 24
Attack of the critical race theory!
By Tom Tomorrow | Jun 23, 2021
Food & Drink
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Sample the Goods
Catch these sampler plates from some of the competitors at this weekend's Central Oregon BBQ Brews & Whiskey Festival
By Nicole Vulcan | Jun 23, 2021
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Beer for the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes and Forests
Crux is one of eight Oregon breweries taking part in a collaboration aimed at supporting the state's land trusts
By Brian Yaeger | Jun 23, 2021
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Lettuce, Before and After Solstice
Now's your last chance to sow quick-growing, heat-tolerant plants, as well as cold-loving crops
By Ari Levaux | Jun 23, 2021
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Different Name, Same Authentic Meat Pies
Duda's Aussie Pie Truck is now Jackaroo Pies
By Donna Britt | Jun 16, 2021
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Madras Hosts Farm-to-Table Market
The new market takes place at City Hall Plaza in Madras every Friday
By Nicole Vulcan | Jun 16, 2021
Screen
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Personal Journals
Bo Burnham is alone inside
By Jared Rasic | Jun 23, 2021
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Do the Right Sing
"In the Heights" brings Broadway home
By Jared Rasic | Jun 16, 2021
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Never Trust a Demon
The Conjuring series returns Strong...if subdued
By Jared Rasic | Jun 9, 2021
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May the Source Be With You
June Edition: A prediction for "Sweet Tooth," a comforting podcast from "Frasier"
By Jared Rasic | Jun 2, 2021
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The Snyder Cult
"Army of the Dead" mixes zombies and guns
By Jared Rasic | May 26, 2021
Music
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A Q&A with Left Vessel
Nick Byron Campbell details the music behind his new album, 'One (and Driftless)'
By Isaac Biehl | Jun 23, 2021
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The Moony Awards Are Coming
Vote to help celebrate some of your favorite musicians and bands in Central Oregon
By Isaac Biehl | Jun 16, 2021
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The Concert Refund Shuffle 1
You bought a ticket pre-pandemic. Now what?
By Bill Forman | Jun 16, 2021
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High Desert Music Hall Offers Indoor Music for Redmond
Music lovers can experience a concert in the new space for the first time this weekend
By Isaac Biehl | Jun 9, 2021
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Source Material
Giving May's best music the flowers it deserves
By Isaac Biehl | Jun 2, 2021
Outside
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Celebrate & Support Oregon's Indigenous Heritage
The Museum at Warm Springs kicks off its annual membership drive
By Megan Burton | Jun 23, 2021
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Riding for the Environment
SnoPlanks collaborates with surf legend Gery Lopez on a line of skateboards aimed at supporting natural spaces
By Isaac Biehl | Jun 23, 2021
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Tips for hiking with kids ▶ [with video]
How to get your kids on the trail and have fun
By Sarah Mowry | Jun 16, 2021
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Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Oregon
Events highlighting Freedom Day and a march to take back the Butte
By Megan Burton | Jun 16, 2021
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The Pride Must Go On
June's Pride Month events include music, beer, drag... and climbing
By Nicole Vulcan | Jun 9, 2021
Special Issues & Guides
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Ready to Rock
Les Schwab is coming back this summer with a new look and a partnership with Live Nation
By Isaac Biehl | May 26, 2021
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Play Ball! Bend Elks Baseball is Back
Bend Elks open the 2021 season June 3
By Damian Fagan | May 26, 2021
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Hitting The Trail, Wheels Spinning
Grit Clinics & Ladies All Ride offer camps and classes to up your mountain biking game this summer
By Megan Burton | May 26, 2021
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Trailing On
This summer, discover new trails in Bend, or ones you may not have visited yet
By Jack Harvel | May 26, 2021
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A Guide to Outdoor Yoga this Summer
Whether you want to flow next to the river or stretch out with a beer, Bend has an outdoor yoga class for you
By Hanna Merzbach | May 26, 2021
Best Of Central Oregon
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Best Golf Course
Widgi Creek Golf Club
| Sep 16, 2020
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Best Lodging
The Oxford Hotel
| Sep 16, 2020
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Best Indoor Music Venue
Volcanic Theatre Pub
| Sep 16, 2020
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Best Outdoor Clothing Store
Mountain Supply
| Sep 16, 2020
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Best Instagram Account
Memes of Bend
| Sep 16, 2020
Bend Nest
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Finding The Root Cause
United Way of Central Oregon secures funding for families in need
By Caitlin Richmond | May 26, 2021
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Basket Case
Disc golf is easy fun for all Central Oregon families
By Nicole Blume | May 26, 2021
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For the Thrill of it
Mt. Bachelor Morphs into Downhill Bike Park
| May 26, 2021
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ASK A Health Expert Q&A
Caroline Skidmore, M.S. CCC-SLP - Owner of Skidmore Speech and Language Services
By Caroline Skidmore | May 26, 2021
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Editor's Note
It's Summer!
By Angela Switzer | May 26, 2021