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Decriminalizing Mental Illness

Deschutes County is set to open a stabilization center this spring. With a 17-fold increase in mental health calls over the past decade, it’s a welcome addition
Laurel Brauns

Calls to the Bend Police Department involving people who were “allegedly mentally ill” increased by 172% from 2010 to 2017. People affected by mental illness end up in prisons and jail at a much higher rate than people without a diagnosis. In response to the increase in calls, Deschutes County has created a number of […]

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Local Retailers, Found Online

As online retail sales grow, local store owners use web stores to find new customers and curate unique experiences
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

It’s no secret that online shopping is gaining in popularity for Americans who want to save time shopping for everything from groceries to gifts. According to Internet Retailer, people bought $517 billion worth of retail goods online in 2018—up from $390 billion in 2016. In 2018, that accounted for 14.3% of total retail sales (which […]

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Students, Stress and Suicide

A recent City Club forum took a closer look at Oregon’s new ‘Mental Health Days’ law and how it could help students
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

In February, a group of Central Oregon students proposed a new bill to the Oregon Legislature—one that would allow high school students the opportunity to take five mental health days over a three-month period without academic consequences. The bill was inspired by the nationwide effort among youth to change the stigma surrounding mental health, by […]

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Testing Federal Pot

We had the federal government’s test pot evaluated for potency and safety. The result? Worse than the worst.
Josh Jardine

In my last column, I interviewed Elvy Musikka, one of two remaining Americans to receive medical marijuana from the federal government, grown at the University of Mississippi. We were both curious about the potency and terpenes in the 6 pounds of cannabis pre-rolls the feds provide her every year, so I took a few to […]

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Oldies but Goodies

At these antique stores, there really is something for everyone
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Nostalgia is incredibly powerful—and when that feeling is captured in a gift, it’s hard to be topped. That’s why exploring through antique shops and second-hand stores can be so fun. Either you find an item that strikes a personal chord, or you manage to stumble across something so cool that you can’t say no. That’s […]

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Shop for a Santa Cause

E-bike sales are soaring—making them one big way to “Shop Small”
Laurel Brauns

Buy an electric bike for the eco-conscious thrill-seeker and they’ll probably thank you many times over as they’re flying up Awbrey Butte without breaking a sweat. “Santa is fully on the e-bike Kool-Aid train. Kris Kringle is crushing it this month,” said Sterling McCord, owner and operator of Bend Electric Bikes on NW Hill Street. […]

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Shopping Local: Downtown Bend and Beyond

Unique, local gift ideas for the quirky weirdos in your life
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

The holiday season is upon us—time to start stress-eating sugar cookies and compulsively filling/emptying our Amazon.com shopping carts! Forego stress and the fear of generic gift-giving by supporting local businesses. Bend is brimming with local artisans, entrepreneurs and unforgettable experiences. Here are just a few uncommon gift ideas for that special someone, whether they be […]

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Snow Worries, Brah

City of Bend urges community to get parked cars off roads to help with plowing
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Well, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without big piles of snow, would it? To help manage the roads and make sure driving conditions are safe, the City of Bend sent out a press release this morning stating they’ve called out contracted services to support road cleanup. To help make things easier for road workers […]

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