Vol. 26, No. 1
Black Market, Green Product
Deschutes County seeing a change in illegal marijuana farms amid a crackdown in Southern Oregon
By Jack Harvel
New Year, New Villages
In 2021 Central Oregon Vet Villages became the first-of-a-kind shelter in the region; in 2022 even more will open
OLCC Changes Up its Rules in 2022
Changes to the rules around hemp and cannabis in Oregon mean more bud per visit and delivery to opt-out cities… maybe
By Josh Jardine
Skier Dies on Bachelor
Twenty-eight-year-old Birkan Uzun suffocated in a tree well
Source Weekly Update Podcast 1/6/22 🎧
A skier dies in a tree well; omicron hits Central Oregon
By Nicole Vulcan
The Omicron Wave
Oregon reported its highest COVID case numbers of the pandemic, though hospitalizations and deaths lag behind the Delta surge
Listen: Kim Gammond of City Club of Central Oregon
Talking programming, challenges and the future of the City Club of Central Oregon
Noticias en Español
Menos mortal, más contagioso
By Por Jack Harvel Tracudico por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
So Far, 2022 is Testing Us
Toss out an inquiry to nearly anyone you know about how their testing experience has been and you're sure to get a host of responses.
Letters to the Editor 1/6/22
Threats to democracy, explaining Oregon’s medical psilocybin program, an argument against the Bend Humanity Coalition and more in this week’s Letters.
Investing in Community
Social and personal benefits of homeownership
By Abbie and Rick Sams
Downward Doghouse, Save The Inundate
Spines are not to be grown promiscuously
By Amy Alkon
Matt Wuerker—Week of January 6
A modest proposal
By Matt Wuerker
Free Will Astrology—Week of January 6
It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you down
By Rob Brezsny
This Modern World—week of January 6
Pandemic real talk
By Tom Tomorrow
What If Ordinary Citizens Were Given The Legal Powers Corporations Now Have?
Our fine print would be awesome
By Jen Sorensen
Foxtail Ends Wholesale Operations
As far as what's next for pastry chef and owner Nickol Hayden-Cady, it's all up in the air
Stay Home and Make Soup
"Lily broth" makes a delightful version of French Onion soup
By Ari Levaux
Cafe des Chutes Opens in Old Sparrow Location
The cafe is open from 8 am to 3 pm daily
Healthful Alternatives to Beer
N/A drinks for a Dry January
By Brian Yaeger
The Future of Film
22 movies to look for in 2022
By Jared Rasic
Band Fact Sheet: The Unlikely Candidates
Texas rockers get ready to take on the Volcanic
By Isaac Biehl
A Deadly Dilemma
A case for removing lead from hunting—whether it's required by law or not
By Jim Anderson
Ski, Eat and Chill at Elk Lake
A ski session with a three-course meal and heavy duty transportation
By Trevor Bradford
Garden Fair
@ Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
Sun., April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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