Gina has been fighting alcohol addiction for decades. “I realized, wow, I’m drinking to get drunk. I’m drinking to black out,” she says. She was arrested four times within 10 years for driving under the influence, resulting in her losing her driver’s license for 10 years. She spent time in jail, lost several jobs, even tried rehab —which didn’t work. Her mother, daughters and […]
Navigating a Sober World
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Free Will Astrology Week of Nov. 6
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Martin Luther King Jr. said that harnessing our pain and transforming it into wise love can change the world for the better. More than any other sign, Scorpio, you understand this mystery: how descent can lead to renewal, how darkness can awaken brilliance. It’s one of your birthrights to embody King’s […]
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Hosts First Town Hall
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La Pine on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the La Pine Senior & Activity Center. Hosted by Sheriff Ty Rupert, these town halls provide an opportunity for residents to engage directly with the Sheriff’s Office, ask […]
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The 2025 Central Oregon Gives Campaign Launches on Nov. 6
Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community. Beginning November 6, community members can visit centraloregongives.com to support more than 80 local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the heart of our region during these trying times for nonprofits. From tackling affordable housing and supporting mental health services […]
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McKenzie Pass Fully Closing for the Season Nov. 6
With winter approaching, ODOT crews will close the east side of McKenzie Pass, OR 242, on Thursday, Nov. 6, marking the start of the full seasonal closure. The west side of the pass closed earlier on Oct. 14. New this year, the east-side gate has been moved one mile closer to Sisters to provide a […]
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The Reed Market Railroad Bridge is In View
The City of Bend has revealed the proposed bridge design for the Reed Market railroad overpass. The bridge will stretch from American Lane east to just past SE Quill Place. Access at American Lane will continue to exist when the bridge opens, but access to SE Ninth Street will be modified. The intersection will be […]
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Plans for Managed Camp in Redmond Move Forward
Plans for a managed camp for the unhoused in Redmond moved forward this week, when the Redmond City Council, as well as the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, voted to allocate additional dollars to the effort. A plan to offer a sanctioned camping area for the town’s unhoused population has been in the works […]
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If Feeding the Hungry Isn’t Big Government’s Role, Show Us Whose Role It Is
As we write this, one in eight Americans is living in an existential limbo. Monday was the deadline for the Trump Administration to say whether it would follow the rule of law and comply with a judge’s order to release emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — a lifeline for a vast contingent […]
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Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now
You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says: “If you’re aiming to sell in […]
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Scam Targeting Builders
The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) is warning Oregonians of a phishing scam that is targeting people who are awaiting approval for a project from their local building or planning department. In this scam, someone claiming to be from the local building or planning department emails a person to get them to wire money. The […]