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Return of the 10 mg THC Gummy

Failed Oregon legislation may be back again this year
by Josh Jardine

Oregon State Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Portland/Washington County) has announced plans to reintroduce her failed 2026 legislation next year that would have reduced the amount of THC in cannabis edibles. While portions of what she proposes are ideas worthy of support, it has elements of personal bias and drug war hysteria.  Per the Oregon Capital Chronicle, […]

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Local Teen Raises Money for Single Parents

Minutes4Mothers offers free childcare and money for a meal or activity
by Dallas Finn Calvert

Starlyn Webb has a children’s book she’s trying to get published and is in the process of applying for sidewalk cart-vendor license for her lemonade and hot cocoa stand. On top of all that, she just launched a GoFundMe campaign, raising money so single moms can have a night out while she provides childcare. And the real kicker? She’s only 14.  “I’ve raised about $140, but it’s only been two days,” said Webb, a rising freshman at […]

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Fireworks Permanently Banned in Redmond

Ban is effective immediately; residents can dispose of fireworks at their nearest fire station
by Dallas Finn Calvert

Fireworks are officially banned in Redmond, as the City Council approved a permanent prohibition on fireworks at its Tuesday, Aug. 25 meeting, voting 6-1 in favor of ordinance 2026-11.   The Council conducted the first reading of the ordinance, which prohibits the sale, use or possession of fireworks in the city, on Aug. 11. However, because the Council vote wasn’t unanimous […]

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Eight Candidates Vie for Redmond City Council, Mayor

Mayor Ed Fitch has two challengers in a reelection bid, while five others seek council seats
Avatar photo by Clayton Franke

The races for Redmond Mayor and City Council are set as the deadline to file as a candidate in the Nov. 3 general election passed Tuesday afternoon. The field features eight candidates, including three for mayor, and five candidates vying for three City Council seats.   Incumbent Mayor Ed Fitch will have two challengers looking to […]

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Candidates Set for Bend Mayoral and City Council Races in November 

Two candidates, including the incumbent, are running for mayor, while candidates for both City Council positions will run uncontested
by Dallas Finn Calvert

Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5pm was the filing deadline for the Bend City Council and mayoral races that’ll be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Two City Council positions are up for grabs, including Positions 5 and 6, both of which will feature uncontested races. Ariel Méndez currently holds Position 5, for which he’s running for reelection, while Elana Reinholtz is running uncontested […]

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First Residents Move into Managed Homeless Camp in East Redmond

The developed campground had been sitting empty for five months
Avatar photo by Clayton Franke

After seven years in the juniper forest, Sami Brimmer doesn’t take flat ground for granted.  “Look how level that is,” she said, pointing to the gravel parking space below a lengthy camper trailer. “Can you imagine trying to level a trailer out in the dirt?”  Brimmer is one of 15 or so residents to move […]

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A Serious Allegation from a ‘Monkey Trainer’ is the Latest Intrigue in the Race for Deschutes County Sheriff: Updated

U.S. Marine veteran and sheriff candidate James “Mac” McLaughlin refutes “stolen valor” allegation, connects accusatory YouTube videos to Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert’s campaign worker
Avatar photo by Peter Madsen

When Ty Rupert campaigned for and won the interim sheriff appointment last year, he swore to keep unflattering headlines about the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office out of newspapers. Nonetheless, two open investigations swirl in the November General Election’s race for sheriff, and at least a third is on the way.   The newest inquiry stems from […]

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Redmond Asks Voters to Decide on Extending Psilocybin Mushroom Ban

Oregon allowed therapeutic magic mushrooms in 2020, but Redmond has opted out twice since then
Avatar photo by Clayton Franke

Psilocybin will be on the ballot in Redmond again this fall, for the third time in five years.   In November, voters will decide to continue a temporary ban on businesses that facilitate supervised magic mushroom trips to treat an array of mental health problems. Redmond voters and dozens of other jurisdictions have enacted bans […]

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Think You Can’t Afford to Buy a Home? You Might Be Surprised.

Have you actually looked at what you qualify for?
by Megan Hunt Broker REMAX Key Properties

I hear the same thing from potential homebuyers all the time: “I’d love to buy, but interest rates are too high.” Or: “I just don’t have enough saved for a down payment.” And my response is usually the same: Have you actually looked at what you qualify for? Because you might be surprised. With rental […]

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Public Art Commission in Redmond Wants to Hear Your Vision for Future Public Art

Take an online survey about what you’d like to see, art-wise, on Redmond streets
Avatar photo by Peter Madsen

For many in Central Oregon, the mention of Redmond evokes one of the city’s most-celebrated works of public art. Standing 30 feet tall, the Art Deco-inspired aluminum sculpture “Thoughts of Flight,” completed by local artist Jerry Werner and a small team in 2012, honors the importance of the Redmond Municipal Airport – Roberts Field. It’s […]

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