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Annual Deschutes River Cleanup takes place July 25

The Deschutes is essential to our economic functioning

The Deschutes River blesses people with endless hours of float-oriented fun over the summerโ€”so the least we can do is help keep it clean! Beyond its opportunity for a variety of recreational activities, the Deschutes is a major part of Central Oregon’s economy. From the crops it helps water, to the fly shops that rely […]

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It’s Not Over Yet

As COVID case numbers increase, Gov. Kate Brown announces a new set of guidelines

In a last-ditch attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 before a looming second round of statewide shutdowns, Gov. Kate Brown announced a reformed set of guidelines in a Wednesday morning press conference. Gov. Brown noted that despite existing guidelines and widespread lifestyle adjustments, the virus is continuing to spread far too rapidly across the […]

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Super Fly

Central Oregon fly fisher-women dominate the water while encouraging camaraderie and environmental awareness

Fly fishing is the oldest method of recreational angling dating as far back as 200 CE in Macedonia, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. The first literary references to the sport date back to 15th and 16th century Europe. Since then, this outdoor pastime has continued to evolve, and what was once a male-dominated activity has […]

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Her Special Tea

Local tea mastermind blends up mind-blowing flavor combinations from whole, natural ingredients

Cindi Neiswonger has always had an affinity for tea. After working a corporate job for 22 years, she decided that a career change was necessary. “I had a 3-year-old daughter, and I wanted to spend more time with her,” she explained. “So I started holding children’s tea parties. I was able to play around with […]

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Face Covering Distribution for Deschutes County

Deschutes County to distribute over 130,000 masks, hoping to prevent a second wave of shutdowns

In light of the statewide face covering mandate, Deschutes County announced that they will begin distributing close to 130,000 masks to local nonprofits, chambers and cities. The State of Oregon and Business Oregon provided the masks, and they are intended solely for public use. They’re disposable and reusable (if they are clean); however, they are […]

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For the Locals

With travel not widely recommended, Central Oregon hoteliers offer some staycation inspiration

Summer is finally here! Unfortunately, this year we get “Summer 2020 Edition,” which can only mean one thing: nothing is normal, and traveling away from home is in something of a gray area. (As much as Central Oregonians love to count out-of-state license plates, we can’t really condemn Californians and Washingtonians as the spawn of […]

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Plant-Based Bites

Five local vegan dishes to fool even the most dedicated carnivore

Local restaurants cater to a variety of dietary restrictions and lifestyle choices, so even those with limited diets never have limited options. This week, we’re rounding up five vegan meals that manyโ€”no matter how meat-obsessedโ€”can enjoy. Lively Up Yourself, a vegan food cart named after a well-known Bob Marley song, serves up comfort food, including […]

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