Chris Miller

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The State of Cannabis in Deschutes County—and Beyond

From rule changes to overproduction, there’s a lot going on in the world of weed
Chris Miller

There’s a lot going on out there in the world of cannabis, including rule changes at the county level, overproduction, the black market and hemp. So sit back, maybe even light a doob, and read on. Deschutes County Rule Changes The current Deschutes County Commission, made up of Tony DeBone, Phil Henderson and Tammy Baney, […]

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Stolen Ballots Recovered on BLM Land

DCSO working with County Clerk to get ballots back to voters
Chris Miller

If you haven’t received your ballot for this November’s election, check with the Deschutes County Clerk, as it may have been part of the stolen mail recovered by a Bureau of Land Management Ranger on Monday. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, which received the stolen mail from more than 70 addresses throughout the […]

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St. Charles to Close Family Birth Center

Facility will close next summer
Chris Miller

St. Charles Health System, the largest healthcare provider in Central Oregon, has decided to close its Redmond Family Birthing Center next summer, citing low capacity and volumes that led to staffing changes. “This was not an easy decision to make,” Board Chairman Dan Schuette said in a press release Monday. “But as a health system, […]

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Clothing Wars

Apparel giant Under Armour sends a cease and desist to local business
Chris Miller

Under Armour, the third-largest sports brand in the U.S., sent a cease and desist order to Bend’s Cascade Armory Oct. 24, claiming Cascade Armory is creating brand confusion and that Under Armour is suffering from it. In its cease and desist letter to Cascade Armory’s attorney, Leigh Gill of Portland’s Immix Law Group, Under Armour […]

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Bend Fire Collecting Warm Clothes

People can drop off unneeded clothes at any of the five fire stations
Chris Miller

The City of Bend Fire Department has a way for people to get into the Christmas Spirit early this year, by donating unneeded winter clothing to help out the less fortunate. This fall marks the third year that Bend Fire and the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 2 have collected winter clothes during […]

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Some Things You Might Not Have Known About Voting in Oregon

Did you know that 16 and 17 year olds can register to vote?
Chris Miller

You’re registered to vote. You know something about the candidates. But with ballots for the 2018 General Election now delivered to most voters in Oregon, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson has answers to some of the 12 most frequently asked questions about the election. Did you know, for example, that 16 and 17 year olds […]

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Trick or Treat?

Separating the fact from fiction in Halloween legends
Chris Miller

Many of us grew up with urban legends surrounding Halloween, from spooky houses that you weren’t supposed to go near, to sharp objects and even poison in candy. But are those yet another case of “fake news?” We wanted to find out. Razor blades in candied apples Author Jack Santino notes in his history of […]

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Curbside Composting?

Knott Landfill is nearing capacity. Can removing food waste give it a longer lease on life?
Chris Miller

Knott Landfill—the only landfill in Deschutes County—is getting stuffed full. County officials estimate that if the current levels of garbage continue, it has a life expectancy of 12 more years. Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone said the County’s not looking for another landfill location yet, and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee is looking at the […]

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Source Suggests: These Workshops

BendDesign is headed your way this week!
Chris Miller

In addition to the many workshops and talks aimed at inspiring creative thinking and innovation, The “Bend Design for Good” events are some new or interesting additions to the lineup on Sat., Oct. 27. Design Equity Tournament by Visible A tournament format in which judges and workshop participants develop new branding for the Latino Community […]

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2nd Street Theater is for sale

East side theater listed for sale for $789K
Chris Miller

2nd Street Theater, which is operated by the non-profit Stage Right Productions, is up for sale. The theater is listed with a sale price at $789,000 with **Correction** Compass Commercial Real Estate Services. The east Bend theater—a small venue with seating for 93-100 people that has been in operation since 2001—has hosted past shows including […]

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