Tiny homes have fascinated many people as a possible solution to the housing affordability crisis. Detroit, Mich., has recently started a rent-own tiny home community that even minimum wage earners can afford. A book and videos on the program provide ideas to other states to adapt it to their situation. In a nutshell, Cass Community […]
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Beyond Buds is Beyond Badass
There’s no shortage of books about cannabis out there. The groaning, overstuffed top shelf of an ancient Ikea bookshelf in my front room speaks to that in… volumes. There are grow guides, “history of cannabis” reference sources, cookbooks, cannabis spa guides and “how to roll joints” handbooks. When the Great Cascadia Earthquake hits, I may […]
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2018 Midterm Election Results
Find up-to-date results for the 2018 midterm races and measures below. (Editor’s note: Page last updated 10:38 pm Tuesday). Some takeaways thus far from election night: -All state measures defeated, except Measure 102.– Democrat incumbent Kate Brown wins the governor’s race against Republican Knute Buehler– Republican Cheri Helt set to win the Bend’s Oregon House […]
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Think FAST
Local campaign is aimed at increasing awareness for the signs of a stroke
November 5 to the 9 is the week dedicated to Stroke Awareness Oregon’s F.A.S.T. awareness campaign, aimed at increasing stroke awareness and decreasing the devastating effects of stroke through rapid medical attention and supporting the recovery of stroke survivors and their caregivers. F.A.S.T. is the acronym for the signs of a stroke. Face drooping, arm […]
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The Skinny on Elections
Some of the most up-to-date info on voting in Oregon
It’s election day, people—and with a tight governor’s race, some heated county races and a scandal-filled House race in District 54, suffice to say it’s been quite the election season. And that’s not even mentioning the ups and downs and predictions coming from national politics. When it comes to elections and voting, there’s a lot […]
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The Life of a Ballot
Once you vote, the hard work begins for the Deschutes County Clerk’s office
Mail-in voting allows voters a chance to research their candidates and vote in the comfort of their own homes—but it also affects the timeline for counties to process those ballots. In Deschutes County, the county clerk’s office is counting ballots for weeks before election day. Although the process may seem mundane, it’s visibly exciting for […]
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Midterm Elections Seeing Huge Turnout
Nearly 900,000 people have turned in their ballots across Oregon
As election day nears, voters across Oregon are setting a record for the largest voter turnout in a midterm election, nearly surpassing the turnout for the 2012 presidential election. “It is fantastic that over 881,715 Oregonians have already turned in their ballots,” said Secretary of State Dennis Richardson in a press release. “I encourage all […]
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Haunted Housing
Hints on buying a home with a history in Oregon
Most states require a seller’s property disclosure statement on the condition of a house—but many, including Oregon, do not require disclosure of prior deaths, crimes or other stigmas that might be associated with a home. A spooky or creepy history is important to many people, so how can they find out if the home has […]
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Protecting Elders From Abuse
Elder Abuse Conference offers info on protecting older people from mental, physical & financial exploitation
The third annual Elder Abuse Conference is heading to Bend, taking place Nov. 8 and 9 at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center. According to the Oregon Department of Justice, fighting elder abuse is a top priority for the DOJ and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. As the population of older residents continues to […]
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Election 2018
Waves of Red and Blue… and White? Before you vote this election, think beyond party lines
**LOOKING FOR ELECTION RESULTS? GO HERE. ** Talk to any candidate about their confidence in any given race, and chances are—even in the races that seem the surest wins—they’ll tell you they’re not holding their breath about winning. Party-line politics might play big in other parts of the state, but here in Central Oregon, a […]