The 2018 election cycle saw a host of U.S. House seats “flip” from Republicans to Democrats in the so-called “Blue Wave” that swept the country. But here in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR2) kept his seat, besting Democratic challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner by about 17 points. Walden has held the seat since 1998. […]
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Representing Bend on “Jeopardy!”
When to watch Rachel Lindgren in the Tournament of Champions
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Oregonians Can Now Gamble by Phone
New sports betting app allows wagers up to $250K; creates concern for problem gambling experts
Scoreboard, Oregon Lottery’s new sports betting game, went live October 16 and already has 21,155 registered users betting 1.5 Million in wagers. Some gambling addiction recovery advocates see the recent release of Scoreboard as a public policy concern for people with gambling issues.
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Source Weekly Update Podcast 10/24/19
A look inside “Evil Dead,” how Bend Design is aiming to solve community problems and the latest on who’s exempted from the vape ban
An update on the sale of nicotine vapes in Oregon, how Bend Design is giving back with public workshops and a look inside what’s ahead for this season’s production of “Evil Dead” in Bend—all in this week’s podcast.
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Memories of the Volcano
The OG vaporizer that pre-dates those you hold in your hand
Many have used a Volcano vaporizer at some point. It’s arguable the company that makes them, Storz and Bickel, set the platinum standard for precise vaporization. Markus Storz, a German graphic designer, used a heat gun to develop the first Volcano in his basement in 1996. In 1998, he received a patent for his soon-to-be […]
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What's Your Favorite Halloween Candy?
We hit the mean streets of social media to ask Central Oregonians about their favorite Halloween treats
Trick or treat! That three-word phrase brings joy to so many people year after year. People wear their favorite costumes throughout the night while collecting mass amounts of candy and chocolate. Then at the end of the night you go through the night’s collection with your friends to see who had the best haul… but […]
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The Perfect Home
Refining the Home Search
Autumn is truly a spectacle in Central Oregon. One could easily get lost gazing at the sea of trees responding to shorter days and cooler nights with yellows, oranges and brilliant reds. Fall has a way of calming down the hustle and bustle, evident from the less-crowded streets, breweries and trails. Homeowners are nesting, gathering […]
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At BendDesign, a Focus on Solving Community Problems
Events include workshops on pedestrian-friendly connections and designing for disabled people
For the second year, organizers behind the Bend Design conference are bringing solutions-oriented programming to the conference, on top of being an event aimed at convening creative thinkers from many walks of life. While the first few days of the conference focus on a host of creative topics, the Saturday “Bend Design for Good” sessions […]
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Eat, Drink and Be Scary
A massive effort goes into creating Bend’s biggest Halloween parties
It’s that magical time of year again; time for pumpkin-flavored everything, snuggling up by the fire and drunkenly stumbling through the streets of Bend, dressed like a taco. One of the most important decisions Central Oregonians must make during the month of October is which Halloween party to attend. There’s certainly no shortage of options. […]
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Vape Ban Excludes Nicotine Vapes, For Now
Flavored vape products that include THC still banned in Oregon
Last week, the Oregon Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay on the new rules that would have temporarily banned flavored vaporizer products in the state—meaning that for now, flavored nicotine vape products can stay on the shelves. The Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay on the Oregon Health Authority rules, which went into […]
