When Courtney Eggleston gave birth to her son, she knew she would have to rely on friends and family to help care for him when she went back to work. That’s because Hines, the Eastern Oregon town in Harney County where Eggleston lives, has few licensed child care providers. In fact, there is no licensed […]
Oregon’s Early Child Care Crisis Impacts All but Two of the State’s 36 Counties
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Cyrus Mooney 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron sits down with Cyrus Mooney, Business Development Manager for the City of Bend, whose path from student affairs to civic leadership reflects a deep commitment to service and connection. With roots in Sherwood and a decade in Corvallis, Cyrus brings a rare blend of empathy, adaptability, and […]
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Keeping Alive Crosscut Saws
Most old-time logging photos show two loggers standing on either end of some massive redwood, ponderosa pine, or Douglas-fir with a huge notch they’ve sawn into the base of the tree, before continuing the job of felling the old-growth monster. What they rarely show, is the guy back in the shop with a 12- or […]
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Book Censorship Is So 1984
In 1949, George Orwell published a little book called “1984,” a dystopian novel about a totalitarian state under the constant watch of Big Brother. It proceeded to become the most banned book of all time. Why? The most commonly challenged reasons include inappropriate sexual content and controversial social and political themes. This year, Banned Books […]
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City Council at a Crossroads on Greenwood Redesign
One year into the City of Bend’s “quick build” of Greenwood Avenue, data shows safer streets and a surge in biking and walking. City survey results, meanwhile, tell a different story. Nearly 80% of respondents to a recent survey said they “hate” the new layout, while only 10% rated it “good” or “great.” At a […]
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Fall Arts & Style: Music
Blind Boys of Alabama with Cory Henry Recognized world-wide as living legends of gospel music, the Blind Boys of Alabama are celebrated for their soul-stirring harmonies and remarkable blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. With a career spanning over seven decades, they’ve won multiple Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame […]
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Free Will Astrology
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The ancient Mesopotamians believed each person had a personal god called an *ilu* who acted as a protector, guide, and intercessor with the greater gods. You’re in a phase when your own *ilu* is extra active and ready to undergo an evolutionary transformation. So assume that you will be able to […]
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Canadians and Other International Tourists Shun Oregon This Summer
Spending by international travelers to Oregon this summer has dropped sharply, down 21% this July compared with July 2024, according to an analysis of Visa card spending prepared for Travel Oregon. The Oregon Coast took the biggest hit—international travelers’ spending in July, the most recent month for which figures were available, plummeted to half of […]
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The Long Walk and Other Tales
Reading your first Stephen King book has always seemed like a rite of passage as one transitions from reading young adult and children’s books to novels for grown-ups. The first book aimed at adults I can ever remember cracking open was King’s 1983 “Pet Semetary,” which not only scared the sweet, innocent hell out of […]
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Your First Home Awaits
There’s nothing quite like the moment when keys to your first home are placed in your hand — it’s pure magic! While the journey of buying your first home can feel overwhelming, working with the right team makes all the difference. Build Your Dream Team First Start with a Lender Before you fall in love with […]