Bend Teachers Union Reaches Contract Agreement On Jan. 29, Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Education Association, the BLPS teacher’s union, reached a conceptual agreement on a new contract, according to a press release. The four-year agreement concluded negotiations that started last May. The agreement provides a cost-of-living increase for certified employees, and an agreement […]
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When Your House Rep Isn’t From Here and China is More Important than the District
When hopeful politicians tour their prospective districts, stumping for votes, a common approach is to boast about just how well they know the ins and outs of the district
When hopeful politicians tour their prospective districts, stumping for votes, a common approach is to boast about just how well they know the ins and outs of the district. They might name-drop or mention pressing issues, for example, all in the name of proving that they’re the most well-versed candidate and the most dedicated to […]
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A Battle Over Measure 110, and So Far No One’s Happy
Pack your patience as the state continues to get the supports in place to make drug treatment reforms really fly.
Oregon’s short legislative session is traditionally reserved for budget tweaks and other fixes, but this February, expect another big issue to dominate: Measure 110. Oregonians in 2020 voted in favor of decriminalizing user amounts of drugs and funneling more marijuana taxes into the state’s treatment programs, but three years in, most people—Democrats and Republicans, both—agree […]
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Point in Time Count Begins The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced Jan. 22 it will conduct its annual Central Oregon 2024 Homeless Count and Survey from Jan. 23 to Jan 30. The count identifies the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness across Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook Counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. “With […]
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Toast!
A guide to adult drinking in Central Oregon
We’ll get you inspired to try some new things – breakfast cocktails, anyone? We’ll also introduce you to local mixologists who share their thoughts on what makes a cocktail great. For those who entertain at home, read our story on some new and classic cocktail (and mocktail) books. We toast you, readers – now go out […]
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Sign the Petition to Increase the Size of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
A bigger commission might better serve the county’s 200,000 residents—but for now, let’s sign the petition to further consider the issue
Look on NextDoor or another lively community forum and you’re likely to see plenty of talk about the Bend City Council and what it is or is not doing at the present time. People tend to have a lot to say about the running of our local city government, and sometimes those opinions are downright […]
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Central Oregon Gives Garners Over $1 Million in Donations The Source Weekly’s 2023 Central Oregon Gives campaign, which is known for its end-of year philanthropic efforts, amassed over $1 million in donations for the second consecutive year. Since its first campaign in 2018, the campaign has helped raise nearly $4 million benefiting over 100 local […]
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A Supreme Court Ruling on an Abortion Drug Could Be Just the Beginning of Politicizing Medication
So what does this mean for Oregonians?
In addition to a presidential election that promises to test the borders of American democracy — again — the year 2024 will go down as the year that the U.S. Supreme Court could decide to place its own judgement of medical concerns above the decisions of the agency tasked with ensuring that the drugs on […]
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Hoodoo Announces Opening Day Hoodoo Ski Area announced its opening on Wed., Jan. 10. Hoodoo, which has had a late start to the ski season, was forced to cancel its annual New Year’s Eve celebration due to a lack of an adequate snow base for skiing and riding, according to the ski area’s Facebook. “You’ve […]
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Is Tom McCall’s Vision Coming True?
Oregonians have been quoting and re-quoting Tom McCall for decades – some in favor of his sentiment; others wary of the drawbridge mentality that came with it
Ever since Gov. Tom McCall in 1971 encouraged people to come to visit Oregon, “but for heaven’s sake, don’t come here to live,” the state has had a reputation for attempting to control growth and discourage newcomers. The problem with that reputation is that it empowered the anti-development sentiment that left us in the housing […]