(Leer la versión en español de este artículo abajo) Imagine being new to a facility or new to organized exercise and trying to figure it all out in a language that isn’t your native one. Those are barriers employees at Bend Park and Recreation District’s Juniper Swim & Fitness Center have been trying to break […]
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Talks of Recession Surfacing with Government Shutdown
Worries expressed about housing market
This past week, numerous headlines have emerged about prolonged government shutdowns leading to a recession. With the 2008 recession still fresh in everyone’s mind, the word “recession” makes people think of another housing recession. While some prominent economists have talked about an economic recession, housing has not been a concern because strict lending regulations were […]
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Fit to Fall
Falling on the ice can sideline winter fun. Here are tips to prep your body to withstand a fall
One of the key benefits of exercise for people in Central Oregon: being strong and supple enough to fall onto ice and get up uninjured. With that in mind, it’s crucial to make sure your exercise program gets you fit to fall. To do this, focus less on the glamor muscles you see in the […]
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Slowing it Down
New speed limits for the city of Bend start this month
The state of Oregon and the City of Bend have implemented a few new laws and policies in the new year, from road kill to the downtown parking scene – and now speed limits. You don’t want to be the one who misses these updates and ends up with a ticket. Here are […]
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SNAP Benefits Issuing Early
DHS offering food benefits ahead of schedule in light of govt. shutdown
The partial federal government shutdown prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ask states to issue February’s benefits early for people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food security. The 615,405 Oregonians currently enrolled in SNAP will see their next monthly allocation by Jan. 20, according to a press release from […]
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Help For Furloughed Government Workers
Local businesses offer goods and services to federal workers affected by government shutdown
Amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some local businesses and organizations are offering meals and services to furloughed federal government workers. This is a living document that will be updated as we learn about local charitable efforts to help federal workers affected by the government shutdown. High Desert Museum Offering free admission to […]
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Court Shoots Down OHV Trails in the Ochocos
Environmental groups call it a big win for elk and other habitat
The fight over a proposed off-road vehicle route system in the Ochoco Mountains looks like it’s at an end, after U.S. District Court Judge Marco Hernandez ruled the U.S. Forest Service failed to satisfy its legal obligation to study wildlife impacts. Central Oregon LandWatch brought a legal challenge in federal court over the proposed 137-mile […]
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(Almost) DIY Weddings
Brides and helpers share how they got creative, but realistic, with budget-friendly wedding ideas
There’s no shortage of wedding blogs catering to the budget-conscious couple, but planning a wedding within any modest budget is a daunting task. A bride-to-be can pin as many listicles as she wants to her Pinterest, citing tips and tricks for planning a wedding under $5,000 — but the reality isn’t quite as neat and […]
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Same-sex Marriage Still a Fight in Many Places
Last week, two Austrian women became the first same-sex couple to marry in their country, after years of legal challenges that barred marriage between people of the same gender. Austria follows a host of countries that have relaxed or altered laws around same-sex marriage in recent years. Oregon saw a change in 2014, when a […]
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Prohibition Arguments Cannalyzed: On Mexico Smuggling
Happy 2019, everyone! Let’s kick off the New Year with another installment of our series “Prohibition Arguments, Cannalyzed,” in which we examine arguments used by those who are anti-cannabis. This week, a favorite often cited by those who sport MAGA hats. Argument: “If you legalize cannabis, it just helps the criminal gangs like MIA smuggle […]