Sometimes teaching kids to fish takes much more patience than the actual fishing part. You’ve got to tie all the tackle, bait the hook—and if you were duped, you got an old-school push button reel that will fail the second time your child casts it. After reading the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife‘s sport […]
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Regional Roundup
found this week in Cascade Reader
Oregon Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Measure, Bill Goes To Governor Oregon lawmakers approved a measure on Thursday that could allow the state to adopt daylight saving time year-round. “After the 2018 time change, I don’t know what happened, but people got grouchy,” said Rep. Bill Post, R-Keizer, who sponsored the bill. Post touted bipartisan support for his […]
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Westbound: Stahlman Point
Bask in the beauty of the Willamette National Forest, Detroit Lake and Mt. Jefferson all in one go
It’s rare to find a spot that can serve as a perfect day trip while also making for a great overnight outing – but planning a trip up to Stahlman Point does just that. While the areas around Detroit Lake can get crowded, Stahlman Point gives a nice reprieve from all of the others making use […]
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Northbound: White River Falls State Park
Tucked away near the Tygh Valley, a moderate, gorgeous hike for sightseers
For those looking to explore north of Bend, this magical waterfall hike just east of Tygh Valley along Highway 216 is ideal. It’s especially good for those who love to sightsee, but aren’t down for a longer trek. The park is just two hours north of Bend, making it close enough for a day trip. Although […]
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Legislating Morality Through Land Use
County Commission witnesses a festering fissure
After five months of watching his co-Commissioners scour all marijuana land-use and site-plan applications for potential frailties, Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone seems to have had enough. During a June 5 deliberation, the Commission was discussing an appeal of a previously-approved application for a marijuana dispensary in Tumalo. DeBone all but scolded Commissioners Phil Henderson […]
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Off the Beaten Path Adventures
From north and south, to east and west, let these adventures give you some ideas for excursions that might not already be on your radar, within two hours of Bend.
Check out these adventures to beat the crowds on your next trip. Eastbound: Glass Buttes Southbound: Century Drive Gravel Pond Westbound: Stahlman Point Northbound: White River Falls State Park
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Curb Appeal
Where first impressions matter
It is that time of year. Blue skies abound, flowers and trees are blooming, birds are singing. Along with the flora and fauna coming to life after the dormant winter, so is the real estate market. Buyers are out in full force, searching for their dream homes. Meanwhile, sellers are eagerly awaiting offers. As has […]
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Transforming Health Care
City Club of Central Oregon hosts a panel on the changing options for transgender people
On June 18, the City Club of Central Oregon is hosting a forum on the topic of expanding healthcare for transgender Central Oregonians. Erin Rook, diversity coordinator at Oregon State University-Cascades and co-founder of the Central Oregon Trans Health Coalition, will moderate the event, bringing in area medical professionals and other transgender experts. According to […]
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Eastbound: Glass Buttes
This stark stretch of land is a legal obsidian collection spot—but watch what you call those who do so
My internet research on Glass Buttes turned up a thread that made mention of something curious: Some people who collect rocks don’t like to be called “rockhounds.” Is it because it conjures a dog-like image? Does it just sound too desperate? The thread didn’t say—leaving us thread-readers on red. If rockhounding is something you already […]
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Source Weekly Update Podcast 6/13/19
Legislating better parking, Southern-hospitality style food truck and Latino Outdoors
The Source Weekly Update Podcast! Tune in for the brief summaries regarding changes to parking on city streets, Southern hospitality via a new food truck and Latino Outdoors from the June 13, 2019 edition of the podcast. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c