If approved, the president’s 2020 budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for afterschool programs. It’s a cut that could impact 1.7 million children, according to Afterschool Alliance, an advocacy group that works to ensure that all youth have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. The chief federal funding stream for afterschool and summer learning programs […]
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Cannabis Headlines Nationwide
News you may have missed while doing your “pot weed.” NFL Player quits while smoking a joint Dallas Cowboy defensive end David Irving went onto Instagram Live this month to announce he was quitting the league at age 25. He then verbally took the NFL out behind the woodshed and beat it mercilessly with a […]
Sticky Wickets When Purchasing a Property with a Government-Backed Loan
Government-backed home loans, such as FHA, VA and USDA, are great options for eligible buyers. These loans offer low rates, low down payment options and can make it a bit easier for first-time buyers or buyers with credit issues. All that said, the rules on property condition can get tricky. Because these loans offer low […]
Governor Forms Oregon Wildfire Response Council
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has launched the Oregon Wildfire Response Council, a group set to oversee the state’s wildfire preparedness, prevention and response.
Scenes from the Youth Climate Strike
Bend High Youth Climate Strike
On March 15, students in Bend high schools walked out of class to participate in the Youth Climate Action Walkout. Students at schools nationwide also participated. At Bend Senior High School, organizers say several hundred students took part in the walkout. Some continued on to Drake Park to join with other students, demonstrating from other […]
Youth Climate Strike
On March 15, Bend Senior High School students will join what is expected to be hundreds of thousands of students nationwide in the Youth Climate Strike. Theโnow globalโmovement of youth protesting the inaction of world leaders in the face of climate change all started last year with one 16-year-old Swedish girl staging a sit-in on […]
New COCC President Officially Announced
Central Oregon Community College announced their official hiring of Dr. Laurie Chesley as the next COCC president.
The Mean Streets of Winter
The end of winter came in like a lion, covering Bend with record snowfall in February. Even though the snow’s largely stopped falling and the temperatures are rising, plenty of reminders from the storm remain on roadways and sidewalks. That’s left many wondering about the protocolsโif anyโcity officials follow for snow removal. Some might wonder, […]
Fair and Impartial?
In a March 6 business meeting, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners once again heard an appeal of a marijuana farm land-use application. This is the first public hearing regarding an appeal of a marijuana land-use application since it was announced that the Deschutes County Farm Bureau and local industry representatives are appealing the county’s […]

