Oregon Legislature Adjourns 2016 Legislative Session SALEM – “The hallmark of the 2016 session is without a doubt our action to raise Oregon’s minimum wage,” said House Speaker Tina Kotek [D-Portland]upon the close of the Oregon Legislature’s 2016 session. “This landmark legislation will help hundreds of thousands of hard-working families pay the rent and put […]
Angela Moore
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Why Wallow?
Hunt down a good meal in Sunriver
Sunriver is just a hop, skip, and a small jump away from Bend. About fifteen miles south of town, this rural area has a bit of a reputation for being a resort destination. Not to say that isn’t part of it, but it’s not limited to just that. There are many residents of Sunriver who […]
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Women’s Rights
Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi to speak
The World Economic Forum ranks the United States #20 out of 142 countries for gender equality based on disparity in pay, education, health and politics. We fall behind countries such as Nicaragua, Rwanda and South Africa in the study conducted annually by the Swiss nonprofit. World MUSE is an organization that works to empower women […]
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Hey, Dude
A getaway worth getting away to
Being a rancher has long been a popular dream among those who have grown up watching John Wayne rope a “doggie,” herd cattle, or ride off into the sunset. The reality of the work that goes into running a working ranch, however, is often where that dream, well, remains a dream. Long days that start […]
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Southbound to Sunriver
A world away that’s close to home
The community of Sunriver is about 15 miles south of Bend, about a 20 to 30-minutes drive along Highway 97. The journey to Sunriver may be short, but it makes all the difference when trying to take a holiday for a weeklong staycation or even just for a quick weekend getaway. There are almost too […]
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Mariachi Sol de Mexico
A festive sound comes to the Tower
Mariachi Sol de Mexico is a 13-piece band that plays the traditional sounds and experiences of Mexico. This genre of music is said to have originated in the 19th century in the southern state of Jalisco and is a mostly male-dominated style of music. In a culture that is very much patriarchal, it is said […]
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Come “Back to Oregon”
An auditory obsession has been released
Trailer 31’s debut album, “Back to Oregon,” is the most basic definition of what makes music so great. Many people get stuck in a music rut, too stubborn to expand their horizons, while others thrive off of the newest sounds from the newest bands in the smallest towns. Whichever preference or position taken, “Back to […]
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High Standards in Bend
A quick look into some of Central Oregon’s most popular dispensaries
Since Oct. 1, 2015, the state of Oregon has allowed medical marijuana dispensaries the option of selling marijuana to adults age 21-and-over who do not possess a state-issued medical marijuana card. This was a historical step in the acceptance of recreational use of cannabis not only for Oregonians, but also for the country as a […]
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Home Grown Horticulture
Seedlings in the suburbs
Growing from home is not just for tomatoes and flowers anymore. With the recent changes in the law for both medical and recreational marijuana, many people are opting to try out their green thumbs, clearing out their garages and yards to make room for a new type of homegrown adventure. One important thing about growing […]
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COCC’s Taste of the Town
Delicious and educationally nutritious
Taste of the Town is an event for the people of Bend and for the benefit of Foundation scholarships at Central Oregon Community College (COCC). This school is celebrating almost four decades of raising money through raising the roof. With 400 tickets available to start, this popular event sold out almost a week before the […]
