Culture

Affordable Housing a Topic in Many Election Debates

A defining issue for voters and candidates

The affordable housing crisis is becoming a defining issue in political campaigns on both a national and local level.

By Nick Nayne, Principal Broker Oct 17, 2018

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Halloween for Kids AND Adults

Upcoming events for the young and young at heart

It's our favorite time of year.

By Keely Damara Oct 19, 2018

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Sixth Annual $20 Sale at Bright Place Gallery

Coming up this Saturday is the annual $20 art sale, where you can get an armful of art for what truly seems like a steal.

By Teafly Peterson Oct 17, 2018

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'Oliver!' is at The Door

Sunriver Stars opens "Oliver!" the musical, Friday

Central Oregon hosts some exceptional events over the winter months, and community theaters can provide a memorable element of entertainment for all ages.

By Elizabeth Warnimont Oct 17, 2018

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Free Will Astrology—Week of October 18

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "There are works which wait, and which one does not understand for a long time," wrote Libran author Oscar Wilde.

By Rob Brezsny Oct 17, 2018

Advice & Fun Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo

Flying with Weed: Clarifications

Canada is officially legal as of this week.

By Josh Jardine Oct 17, 2018

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This Modern World

By Tom Tomorrow Oct 17, 2018

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Jenny From the Flock and Girl Loves Oy

Okay, so it seems he didn't quite get around to mailing out the formal invitations to the funeral for his freedom.

I hit it off with this guy I met on Match.com.

By Amy Alkon Oct 17, 2018

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A Taxing Day at the Polls

By Jen Sorensen Oct 17, 2018

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Mild Abandon—Week of October 18

By E.J. Pettinger Oct 17, 2018

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Miwa Matreyek

Animation, storytelling and new worlds

A few years ago, on a very cold New England Sunday, my grandmother and I ventured out to a local theater to see a performance by an artist.

By Teafly Peterson Oct 10, 2018

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Hi, Anxiety! and the Girl With the Draggin' Tattoo

Many people find it comforting to believe there's some benevolent force watching over those they love. You, on the other hand, favor a private detective with a fleet of drones who will also supply you with the video.

Hi, Anxiety!

By Amy Alkon Oct 10, 2018

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Name It; He's Probably Done It

From riding trains to reading lines to writing books, new Central Oregonian Jared McVay's done a lot

Jared McVay says a few weeks ago, his publisher told him that among Amazon's book sales worldwide, Stephen King is rated at number 19.

By Richard Sitts Oct 10, 2018

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This Modern World

By Tom Tomorrow Oct 10, 2018

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Free Will Astrology—Week of October 11

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My astrological analysis suggests that life is conspiring to render you extra excited and unusually animated and highly motivated.

By Rob Brezsny Oct 10, 2018

Advice & Fun Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo

News Updates

The latest in Deschutes County marijuana news

For a brief, shining moment in Deschutes County (and beyond), progressives, pro-cannabis activists and marijuana business owners felt the rudder of progress was slowly steering in the direction of sanity.

By Jeremy Dickman Oct 10, 2018

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