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FERC approves Pipeline Expansion through Pacific Northwest

A pipeline expansion project, headed by Canadian energy company, TC Energy, was approved on Oct. 19, prompting environmental groups to fight the decision
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Despite much opposition, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a gas pipeline expansion that will run through the Pacific Northwest, including Central Oregon. TC Energy, a Canadian energy company, asked FERC to allow it to pump an additional 150 million cubic feet per day through the pipeline. The Gas Transmission Northwest Xpress project, which […]

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Remodeled Sisters Library Hosts Grand Opening

The Sisters library opens up for residents after nine months of construction, offering updated spaces and amenities
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The city of Sisters will welcome its new and improved library on Oct. 28 after nine months of construction and six years of planning. The Deschutes County library in Sisters, according to a press release, will hold a grand opening celebration on Oct. 28 at 2pm. “We were happy to offer a small temporary space […]

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Affordable Housing on the Horizon

New projects and requests for funding in Bend are aimed at helping house residents while addressing rising home prices
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A new affordable housing community in Bend’s west side broke ground Oct. 16. In addition to current housing projects, City officials announced on Oct. 18 that they would apply for grant money to increase the development of affordable housing. Rooted at Simpson Project The new Rooted at Simpson project, developed by Housing Works and Rooted Homes […]

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Remodeled Sisters Library Hosts Grand Opening

The Sisters library opens up for residents after nine months of construction, offering updated spaces and amenities
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The city of Sisters will welcome its new and improved library on Oct. 28 after nine months of construction and six years of planning. The Deschutes County library in Sisters, according to a press release, will hold a grand opening celebration on Oct. 28 at 2pm.    “We were happy to offer a small temporary […]

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Discussing Solutions for Oregon’s Drug Crisis

The new Joint Interim Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response will look into short and long-term solutions for drug treatment and recovery – including the possible repeal of Measure 110
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In 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act. The measure, which decriminalized most unlawful possessions of controlled substances, attempted to keep people out of jail in order to prevent barriers for them to get clean, and to expand drug treatment and recovery services. Last week, Oregon lawmakers called for a […]

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Trails Close in West Bend for Forest Restoration

Four new trails in the west Bend area closed on Oct. 16 to allow for restoration workin the Deschutes National Forest
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A set of popular biking and hiking trails in the west Bend area will see closures as the Deschutes National Forest receives restoration work. The work occurring in areas of the forest will attempt to create healthier ecosystems and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, giving responders a better chance of containing and keeping a fire […]

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Fee Increase for Downtown Parklets

Downtown Bend businesses with seating in street parking areas see an increase in fees
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The City of Bend is increasing fees for businesses with outdoor seating areas on the streets, otherwise known as parklets. As of July, with approval by the City Council, the fees associated with both renewing a commercial parklet and applying for one went up significantly. The current price to apply for a parklet is $1,000 […]

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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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