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My latest print article for The Bulletin features the side-by-side review I promised of Deschutes Brewery’s Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic against Fresh Squeezed IPA, to highlight…
A 13th county in Oregon passed a measure that would allow the county to move forward with efforts to secede from the state and join…
The “Greater Idaho” movement continues to gain steam, promising to liberate conservative counties east of the Deschutes River from the ruinous policies and Democratic control…
The word vegan can conjure images of bitter kale and tasteless veggie burgers. Mushrooms masquerading as meat? Chickpea protein? Sunflower seeds impersonating cheese? We understand…
Come spring, the high desert beckons as Bend’s backyard playground. Head east from town and the landscape quickly changes. Massive Ponderosa pine trees and manzanita…
Regardless of who you are, starting something new can be intimidating. It can be especially intimidating if you are a woman dipping your toes into…
Known for its lush Pacific Northwest forests and abundant agricultural valleys, Oregon is a highly diverse region for gardening. Former organic farmer and Oregon State…
How cool would it be to tow a mobile sauna up to your favorite kayaking or fishing lake? Come nighttime, just fire up the wood-burning…
(Update: Adding video, comments from participants, MBSEF staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, adults took on and accomplished the demands of the 46th SELCO…