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Magdalena Bokowa

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Total Eclipse of the Heart

Why you need to see the TOTAL eclipse—and why you need to take care to protect your eyeballs
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On Aug. 21, millions of people will share in a communal experience that surpasses socio-economidc class, gender, race, political ties and more— and all for just a few bucks. (Or several thousands, if you’re one of those AirBnbers…) As the path of totality crosses over 14 states—stretching from Oregon to South Carolina—will yield something not […]

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Ashley Volz, Deschutes County Emergency Services Coordinator

An integral part of the Emergency Service Team During the Great American Eclipse
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“This experience has been like a baptism by fire, for all of us.” W e’ve been hearing it for months: Deschutes County will double in size during the eclipse, up to 400,000 people — and Bend isn’t even in the path of totality. “Where are they getting those numbers?” you may ask. Here’s the answer: […]

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Hawt Dawg

New law protects good Samaritans when rescuing children and pets from hot vehicles — with some conditions
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New law protects good Samaritans when rescuing children and pets from hot vehicles — with some conditions. A  new bill aims to aid people who find kids or dogs in hot cars, and want to help without the fear of criminal or civil liabilities. HB 2732 recently passed unopposed in the Oregon Senate and Gov. […]

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The Missing Jigsaw Piece

Bend 2030 offers up 12 solutions to the Bend City Council to foster currently-elusive middle market housing
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The Housing Reality T here’s barely anything available below $400,000 in Bend right now,” says Kim Gammond, communications and public affairs director of the Central Oregon Association of REALTORS. “Even if you have 20 percent down, you’re getting beat out by cash buyers from out of the area, and you’re not competitive in this market. […]

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DOPE TIMES

Oregon moves to de-felonize hard drugs in hopes of eradicating racial profiling and beating the opioid crisis
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It’s Friday and you’re speeding 5 miles over, anxious to get to your favorite brewery. A glimmer of light flashes across your rearview mirror: those familiar blue and red lights of your local police officer, doing his routine gig. The officer notices you’re tight lipped and testy — or maybe too smiley and sweaty — […]

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