David Jasper

Bend

Assistant Features Editor at The Bulletin (Bend, OR)

Man of redaction. A&E/outdoor features editor. Husband. Father of three. Skateboarder. Struggler.

Articles

Join the 50-year celebration this weekend at John Day Fossil Beds

1 week ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Celebrate 50 years of John Day Fossil Beds National MonumentPublished 12:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will celebrate its golden anniversary with two days of special events commemorating 50 years of the sprawling, fossil-rich Eastern Oregon gem on Friday and Saturday, and the public is invited. The weekend will feature two daylong blocks of special programs, capped by a reunion potluck that will include staff and stakeholders both past and present.
Dropping In: Appreciating Brian Wilson - and his influence

1 week ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Dropping In: Appreciating Brian Wilson - and his influencePublished 1:15 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025The only good thing about losing our musical geniuses that I can think of is the way those of us who loved their work will dig into their catalogs and wax appreciative all over again. Honestly, I think we hear the work with new ears once the artist that created it is gone from this plane.
Giving back pays dividends for Riley Ranch Reserve volunteer

2 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Giving back pays dividends for Riley Ranch Reserve volunteerPublished 2:30 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025I began volunteering at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve from the first week it opened in December 2017. But that's not when my interest in the park began. I was very interested in the location and development of the park from the moment I was aware of it. My husband and I live near the end of a section of the Deschutes River Trail which terminates in our neighborhood.
OperaBend concert, performances this week and next

2 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

OperaBend concert, performances this week and nextPublished 2:21 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025Music, laughter and romance get all rolled up into one when OperaBend wraps up its 2024-25 season with "The Barber of Seville," in performance at Mountain View High School at 7 p.m. June 20 and 3 p.m June 22. In press materials, OperaBend describes "The Barber of Seville" as "one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, known for its infectious melodies, witty characters, and fast paced comedy.
Dropping In: Working on plumbing can be draining

2 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Dropping In: Working on plumbing can be drainingPublished 2:15 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025Early Tuesday morning, I was skating with my friend Geoff at Rockridge Skatepark, and mentioned I was probably going to write about my recent plumbing trouble. "Plumbing trouble - that's not a euphemism for something else, is it?" replied Geoff, who's in his 50s and has a very dry wit.
Guest column: Infuse your garden with native plants

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Guest column: Infuse your garden with native plantsPublished 4:19 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025Humans and nature go way back. Some might say we're inseparable. Perhaps that's why so many of us find that our yards and gardens provide us with a sense of refuge when we tire of the built environment. A garden connects us with the earth, and brings natural beauty and flourishing biodiversity to our doorstep.
Cove Palisades, Prineville Reservoir host free State Parks Day events

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Cove Palisades, Prineville Reservoir host free State Parks Day eventsPublished 4:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025Way back in 1998, Oregon State Parks created State Parks Day as a way of saying thank you to visitors. This year the event returns on Saturday, with events around the state and right here in Central Oregon, home to a few participating state parks. "We are honored to steward and share these places with Oregonians and all visitors.
Local party faves Precious Byrd celebrate new album, 'Floorplay'

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Local party faves Precious Byrd celebrate new album, 'Floorplay'Published 8:30 am Thursday, June 5, 2025If you've seen Precious Byrd perform a set of cover songs, then you've probably felt the energy they give off from the stage, danced the night away while they played, and sung along to songs you know by heart. And you probably think you know what Precious Byrd is all about. "They're a great cover band," you might think. And that's true, to an extent.
Bend author Joseph Olshan presents new book Friday in Bend

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Bend author Joseph Olshan presents new book Friday in BendPublished 3:15 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025Author Joseph Olshan, a part-time Bend resident, will debut his new literary mystery and 11th book, "Milo's Reckoning," Friday at Barnes & Noble in Bend. The book tells the story of Milo Rossi, a grad student in Italian at New York University, who seeks answers about the death of his mentor, whom a coroner said hanged himself.
Dropping In: Board games often reveal a player's character, or lack thereof

3 weeks ago | bendbulletin.com | David Jasper

Dropping In: Board games often reveal a player's character, or lack thereofPublished 12:30 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025Saturday was arguably the finest day of the year so far in Central Oregon. My wife and I hiked that morning, ate lunch at a food cart, and then I took a 1.5-hour nap. After I woke up, we spent the remainder of the afternoon on our back deck, talking, resting and excusing our general lack of productivity. In short, it was perfect. And then we played a board game.