Vol. 22, No. 13
Bend, It's Not Just for Beer Anymore
Tech firms are made in Central Oregon, too
By Chris Miller
Branch + Barrel
Sourcing local, reclaimed materials—from industries Central Oregonians love most
By Nicole Vulcan
Chivaz Socks
Chivaz Wear makes socks that rock
Free Range Equipment
Durable backpacks with an artistic touch, made in a Bend garage
By Anne Pick
Mindfulness in motion
Prioritizing mental health care for firefighters, cops and first responders
By Keely Damara
Light My Fire
Form meets function in sustainably sourced firestarter bouquets
Wild Roots & Cascade Street Distillery
Fresh takes on fun spirits
Laird Superfoods
Surfer and fitness guru makes awesome food
Scavenger Woodworks
Mountain modern furniture from reclaimed wood
Dog Pack Collars
Durable dog collars, in pup's favorite color
Your pets are cute, and dirty too
Here's what to do about it
Paper ballots and dumb phones are not dead—and shouldn't be
Confronting the Death Cult
Three lessons learned at The March For Our Lives
By Brandon Soderberg
Letters to the Editor
Grousing about housing
Made in Central Oregon: Fiber Arts
Bend fiber artist is one of dozens at Sunriver gallery
By Elizabeth Warnimont
Inflation Is Increasing and Making Home Ownership More Expensive
By Nick Nayne, Principal Broker
Satin Worshipper/Wall of Me
Our emotions are our first responders, and those still driving us today are often a mismatch with our modern world.
By Amy Alkon
Free Will Astrology Week of March 29
Aries, now is a favorable time to initiate big, bold projects, but not foolish, big, bold projects.
By Rob Brezsny
TGIF: Reptile Disfunction
By Bill Friday
Karen Ruane
Alcohol inks, evoking watercolors
By Teafly Peterson
J.D. Platt
Bend's professional every-man takes on a new venture
Outdoor Enthusiast Chef Caters to Bend
By Lisa Sipe
Stock Your Pantry
Sweet and savory Central Oregon-made foods
Bronx Born Pizza Opens
Sorry to See It Go: French Market Closes
After a brief stint, the RIverside Blvd. spot is now closed
Easter Fool's Beer
Serious pairing ideas...and not-so-serious ones
By Kevin Gifford
PewPewPew
Robots vs. monsters means we all win
By Jared Rasic
Unsane in the Membrane
Soderbergh once again blazes the trail
Zombie Jesus Fest
Horror film fest brings the camp to Bend
Electric Art
Adam Mendel creates solid body electric ukuleles with his company Riverbend Instruments
Kindred Souls
Most bands start by playing live and then record an album. Not this new jam band supergroup
Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile headed to Bend
Two more shows added to Les Schwab summer lineup
Natural World
The arrival of a new trumpeter swan in Sisters
By Jim Anderson
New Outdoor Adventures, Made In C.O.
Cascade Snowbikes—motorcycles on snow—and Central Oregon Jeep Tours are ready for outdoor adventures
Made in Central Oregon 2018
What's Made in Central Oregon? Better Question: What's Not?
Easter Brunch Grand Buffet
@ Riverhouse Convention Center
Sun., March 31, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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