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Civic Education is Making a Comeback

Nonprofit Classroom Law Project expands to Central and Eastern Oregon, hoping to increase civic understanding
by Chris Williams

As of Jan., 1 2022, Oregon was one of 11 states that did not require high school students to take a civics course to graduate. This will slowly change with the passing of  Senate Bill 513, which goes into effect in 2025 and will require students to take at least one half credit of civics […]

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2022 Central Oregon Pride

Celebration for the LGTBQ+ community will feature music, vendors and welcomes back a 5k run/walk!
by Chris Williams

The first official Pride March was held in New York City on June 28, 1970. The event commemorated the Stonewall Riots a year prior – a series of nights in which the LGTBQ+ community in New York fought back against police who were harassing, arresting and physically/verbally abusing patrons at the notorious Stonewall Inn. The […]

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Joy in Learning at 85

Bob Weed will graduate from OSU Cascades at 85, completing a lifelong desire and fueling new interests along the way
by Chris Williams

For Bob Weed, it’s a thrill to go to school at the age of 85. He’s graduating this month with a Bachelor of Science in liberal studies, a program he likes because it has a little bit of everything, from computer science to art.  After completing two years of education at Oregon State University in […]

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2022 Redmond Run

by Chris Williams

Peak running season is here! On Sat., June 18, Lay It Out Events will host its first-ever Redmond Run half marathon, 10k and 5k. The course takes racers straight through the middle of Central Oregon on a stunning course which highlights the natural beauty of the High Desert. Racers start in Redmond’s charming downtown then […]

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It’s Going to be a Hoedown

Sisters Rodeo is back!
by Chris Williams

It’s that time of year again to bust out the boots and blue jeans, because “The Biggest Little Show in the World” returns! The Sisters Rodeo is traditionally held during the second week of June, with 2022 being no exception. Rodeo events kick off June 8 and go until Sunday, June 12.  Dating back to […]

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Catching Up with Mr. Humble

Big wave surfer Gerry Lopez lives the legends, and shares the stories in a new film
by Chris Williams

To call big wave surfer Gerry Lopez a legend at this point would be an understatement. Yet, he still finds this status shocking. Lopez talks about his accomplishments with a humbleness that only a true master of their craft could possess and has an air of calm surrounding him that is infectious. He pioneered some […]

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Gung Ho for Summer Shows

Can you feel it? Summer concerts are in the air
by Chris Williams

Well people, the time is finally here. Let the summer concert galore begin! For months it seemed like you just had to blink an eye and there would be a new concert announcement at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. As things stand, there are 50 shows lined up from June to Oct.   With so much hype around […]

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Running Mad for Craft Beer

The Bend Beer Chase offers a tour of Central Oregon’s beer scene
by Chris Williams

When discussing beer and running combined into a race, the first thought that comes up is the infamous beer mile challenge. This is where racers have to run a lap around the track, chug a beer and then go again until completing four laps and four beers as fast as possible. This challenge usually involves […]

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