Amanda Osteen
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Over Bend’s Dead Bodies

Out-of-state developer aims to build on Bend’s only cemetery complex
by Amanda Osteen

A developer is looking to Greenwood Cemetery, a 125-year-old graveyard, as prime grounds for new construction. Oregon Care Group LLC, a Washington-based company, purchased the Greenwood Cemetery along with seven other central Oregon properties in 2020 for $5.5 million. In October, the outfit filed a preliminary application to change the zoning of the Greenwood Cemetery from […]

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Common Sights through a Native Lens

A chat with Paiute author and oral historian Wilson Wewa invites locals to look at landmarks with a broader view of history
by Amanda Osteen

Sights big and small in Central Oregon provide awe, enjoyment and a sense of connection. One way to enhance the experience of this vast landscape is to look to the stories and legends of the native peoples of Central Oregon. The Paiute people and their ancestors are and have been some of the original stewards […]

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Leveling the Playing Field

Ensuring the equity of play and youth sports in Central Oregon
by Amanda Osteen

Central Oregon is the ultimate playground for kids — if their parents can afford it, that is. With recent increases in the cost of living and expenses, parents may feel more pressured than ever to say “no” to their kids on expensive sports and activities. Is every kid in our community getting a fair shot […]

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