Oregon State Treasurer Calls For More Diversity in Boardrooms Studies suggest that greater gender balance among corporate leaders contributes to higher stock values, productivity and profitability, but corporations have either failed to get the message or failed to act on it. According to a press release from Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler, “White directors hold […]
Angela Moore
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River Trash: Whose Mess Is It, Anyway?
The great debate of social responsibility vs. district duties continues
Trash. Garbage. Refuse. Waste. Litter goes by many names and comes in many forms, but whatever you call it, during the summer season in Bend, it is becoming more and more prevalent. As sun-seeking tourists and residents alike flood the river with inflatable fiestas, garbage is accumulating in their wake. The associated raft rentals, snow […]
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Stay Cool, Man.
It may not technically be summer yet, but it sure feels like it. Weather experts report that Oregon is set for another hot summer, so many Oregonians are focused on keeping their homes cool during long, sunny days. The Oregon Department of Energy has some energy and cost-saving tips for beating the heat: Open your […]
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CRAFT Shelter Closes
Due to financial reasons, the Cat Rescue, Adoption and Foster Team of Central Oregon (CRAFT) is closing its doors after eight years operating at its current location off Tumalo Road. CRAFT is a cats-only shelter that prides itself on service to sick, abandoned and injured cats. Bonnie Baker, who runs the nonprofit, had initially made […]
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Crime in the Public Eye
High profile crimes lead to speculation regarding rising violence
“If it bleeds, it leads” is a popular saying in the news industry. High profile criminal cases of a violent nature often flood radio, computers, television screens, and the pages of newspapers around the globe. Currently Bend is going through its own collection of random acts of violence. These sporadic and newsworthy incidents give the […]
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Crossings Becomes Currents
The restaurant at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes has rebranded and remodeled
The Riverhouse on the Deschutes is famous for its prime location on the Deschutes River. The setting is close to but still removed from downtown and situated next to a bubbling part of the Deschutes River. The former restaurant, Crossings, had a beautiful deck but repeatedly struggled to rebrand itself. After a great deal of […]
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Slightly Spectacular
Slightly Stoopid comes to the Les Schwab Amphitheater
The band Slightly Stoopid has been around for literally decades. Their creative sound is an energetic fusion of reggae, punk, hip-hop, folk, jazz and whatever else they feel like bringing to the mix. Often compared to the legendary group Sublime, this Southern California-born band has made a name for itself across the globe and will […]
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“The Tides”
Raman Ellis
“The Tides” is the first album put out by the Sisters-spawned group called Raman Ellis. The album is 11 tracks of Americana-folk style music that is both familiar and appealing to those living in Central Oregon. Produced in Sisters by Brent Alan Studios, this album was released in 2015. This month the band will be […]
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Get Involved With Climate Change Awareness and Action
Students at OSUCascades/Central Oregon Community College and 350Deschutes Rally to ask Leaders for Climate Action WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, NOON WHERE: Central Oregon Community College, Coats Hall Campus Center CONTACT: Diane Hodiak , 350Deschutes, 206-498-5887 dhodiak@comcast.net Student leaders will join with 350Deschutes, a climate advocacy organization, to rally for the climate. Timing couldn’t be better, […]
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Parlour “Days of Plenty”
Parlour is a group in Bend that umbrellas four members known around town for their classic take on folk music, participation in the local scene and their tendency to drink and be merry. Having just released its first album, this folk band graces the stages of many local venues with no sign of slowing down. […]
