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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?
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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
by The Source Editorial Board

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 […]

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Missing Bend Man Found Alive Bend resident John Michael McLerran was reported missing on Christmas Day after stepping out of his home to grab a cup of coffee. Thirty-four-year-old McLerran did not take his wallet or any identification with him. Bend Police responded to a welfare check that evening at his home in the 800 […]

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An End-of-Year Opinion Lightning Round

To spare you some precious time, let’s do this in a “good-bad-ugly” lightning round, shall we?
by The Source Editorial Board

The end of a year is typically a good time to take stock, review what’s working and what still needs to change. In this week’s Opinion, we’re doing just that — taking a look at some of the issues we, and our readers, care about. To spare you some precious time, let’s do this in […]

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Redmond High School Considers Closure Due to Major Repairs A Redmond school facilities assessment found critical maintenance issues at Redmond High School, prompting considerations of closing the school. According to RSD Public Information Officer Holly Brown major issues with the schools’ heating system would cost nearly $10 million to repair. With a $4 million budget […]

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In Josephine County, a Dangerous Precedent is Set in Opting Out of Taxes

Public services may not benefit us directly, but they benefit us all as a whole
by The Source Editorial Board

Earlier this month, county commissioners in Josephine County in southern Oregon voted to allow a couple to opt out of paying taxes to the Josephine Community Library District, after the couple alleged they do not benefit from library services. Since that decision, four more people in that county have requested to be removed from the […]

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Mt. Bachelor Opens New Skyliner Express Mt. Bachelor announced the grand opening of its new Skyliner Express on Dec. 19. Mt. Bachelor celebrated the grand opening of the new Skyliner Express, its first ever high-speed 6-pack chairlift, on Dec. 19 with music, free burritos and custom Skyliner giveaways, including t-shirts, stickers, koozies and Deschutes Brewery […]

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Bend’s Tree Code: Too Much of a Compromise?

When developers raze a large lot to build housing, leaving no vegetation – let alone any trees at all – we lose crucial tools that store carbon, create shade, provide wildlife habitat and so much more
by The Source Editorial Board

Ask the average person about Bend’s biggest challenges and near the top of the list will almost always be housing. The combo of a sprawl-limiting Urban Growth Boundary, high labor costs and a desirable place to live mean that housing prices are at a premium in Bend. That combo also means that when developers find […]

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Bend Entrepreneurs Donate Snowboard Company to OSU-Cascades The founders of Bend-based snowboard company SnowPlanks, James Nicol and Ryan Holmes, donated their business to OSU-Cascades, giving students an opportunity to receive hand-on experience in running a business. OSU-Cascades plans to operate the company through a new project called SnoPlanks Academy, which will incorporate brand leadership and […]

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