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Q&A with a Guide to Underground Psychedelics

Mary Sheridan attended Oregon’s psychedelic facilitator training course. Then, she opted to work outside of it.
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Mary Sheridan is a psychedelic facilitator, guide and advisor at Myco-Vision in Bend. While she completed the Oregon psilocybin treatment course, she decided to remain “underground” and not become a licensed psilocybin facilitator, citing issues with the current licensing system in Oregon. Source Weekly: What services do you offer your clients? Mary Sheridan: My business […]

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Big Pharma’s Lasting Impact on Oregon

The Washington Post spent years seeking to obtain data showing the number of prescription pills that flooded states and counties across the nation. The lasting effects devastated the state of Oregon.
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In 2011, prescription pain pills were distributed at a higher rate than ever before. Working-class individuals were getting hooked on pills, eventually leading to a rise in deadlier, more easily available street drugs. Now, along with the U.S., Oregon is seeing unprecedented numbers of fentanyl use, a highly addictive synthetic opioid. In September, The Washington […]

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Planned RV Park Will Serve Redmond’s Houseless Population

A development in Redmond will offer subsidized sites for houseless individuals living in vehicles
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Redmond plans to welcome a new RV park aimed at providing a transitional community for unhoused individuals or those at risk of homelessness. Mountain View Community RV Park is a planned development that will provide paid parking spots, offering full utility hookups, access to showers and laundry, and case management intended to help move people […]

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Bend Hosts Empty-Chair Town Hall Targeting Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Local activist organizations hold three events shedding light on representative’s lack of in-person town halls
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Local organizations will host an empty-chair town hall meeting on Oct. 11 for Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5). The upcoming meeting, taking place at 1pm in the Brooks Room of Deschutes Public Library, will be one of three hosted during the October Congressional Recess by the activist organizations Vocal Seniority and Indivisible Sisters. The empty-chair meeting, […]

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Praxis Health Brings Urgent Care to Redmond

A medical group with locations in Bend, Redmond and Sisters welcomes its first urgent care in Redmond
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Praxis Health, an independent medical group, announced the grand opening of its new urgent care location in Redmond. The urgent care will share the same facilities as High Lakes Redmond on Fourth Street. The location, which opened Oct. 4, will be the first Praxis Health urgent care in Redmond, making it easier for locals to […]

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Smith Rock Opens New Pedestrian Bridge

After nearly eight weeks of bridge construction, state park visitors can once again access trails from main entrance
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Oregon Parks and Recreation has restored access to popular trails at Smith Rock. The state park opened a new pedestrian bridge, allowing entry to surrounding trails and climbing areas on the other side of the Crooked River. The replacement bridge was built to offer visitors more safety and space. The Smith Rock bridge is wider, […]

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Exciting Things are Happening at the Redmond Library

Looking forward, we’re excited to stay in the heart of the city — and serve its residents — for decades to come.
by Sonja Brandjes, Redmond Library Operations Supervisor

It’s no secret: Central Oregon is a desirable place to live. While every corner of Deschutes County has seen growth, here in Redmond the population has more than doubled since 2000. That change hasn’t come without growing pains, of course, but it also provides remarkable opportunities for innovation in how we at the Redmond Library […]

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Recreation and Programs in Redmond

Katie Hammer, the executive director of Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, writes about new and existing recreation programs addressing the needs of the growing community.
by Katie Hammer

Redmond Area Park & Recreation District has been serving the greater Redmond community with recreation opportunities for all ages, interests and abilities for over 45 years. RAPRD has historically focused on recreation and programs, but we do have a few parks and other recreation facilities. These include the Cascade Swim Center, High Desert Sports Complex, […]

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Redmond’s Growth and Small-Town Charm

Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch discusses developments and projects, highlighting growth and community in the city of Redmond
by Ed Fitch

Redmond has grown by leaps and bounds since I last served as mayor over 20 years ago. Some things, however, have not changed. Despite its growth, Redmond has retained its small-town charm and its focus as a family-oriented community. What has been particularly satisfying is the revitalization of our downtown that now has great restaurants, […]

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