Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance for an unforgettable Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 pm at Terra Kitchen! Enjoy a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine or uniquely crafted mocktail pairing. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers and chefs, who will […]
Farm to Table Dinner at Terra Kitchen
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Three Sisters Rural Track Program Arrives in Madras
Residents in the Three Sisters Rural Track Program arrived in Madras earlier this month and are immediately helping fill a need in the community by providing care for up to 900 patients a year in local primary care clinics and at St. Charles Madras. Drs. Ben Khalil and Callie Krewson are the first two residents […]
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NAMI Volunteer Information Session
Join NAMI’s Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Sept. 17 from 6-7 pm. Learn more about volunteering opportunities with NAMI Central Oregon, including training requirements for our free mental health related programs, support groups, classes and workshops, and how you can be of service to your community!This is a live monthly Volunteer Information session held on Zoom. […]
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Oregon Wild Rallies Public to Defend Roadless Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on a proposal that threatens to dismantle the landmark Roadless Rule. This rule preserves the last of our intact public lands as a home for wildlife, a haven for recreation, and a heritage for future generations. Oregon Wild is calling on Oregonians to speak up in […]
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City Club of Central Oregon to Host 2025 State Legislative Session Review Forum
The City Club of Central Oregon invites community members and media to attend its upcoming public forum, 2025 State Legislative Session Review on Thursday, September 18, 2025. This forum provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with Central Oregon’s legislative leadership as they reflect on the outcomes of the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session. The discussion will delve into: […]
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Seeks Volunteers for ATV committees
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on the ATV Advisory Committee and ATV Grant Subcommittee starting Jan. 1, 2026. The openings are four-year terms and include one representative for Class II (4wd/sand rails) and one representative for Class III (dirt bikes). The 17-member ATV Committee meets once or twice a […]
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Intimacy in Marriage
Dear Dr. Jane, I am having some problems in my marriage. We’ve been married for about 10 years and have two busy kids. The problem is intimacy. Even though we have sex a couple of times a month, my husband is really unhappy about it. He says that he doesn’t think we’re ever actually intimate, […]
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Deschutes County Hosts Events for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Deschutes County is hosting several community events throughout September to raise awareness about suicide prevention and connect people with mental health resources. “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is especially important as it can help bring visibility, understanding, and hope to a health issue that is often surrounded by silence and stigma,” said Caroline Suiter, mental health […]
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Tool Library Opens in Bend
The Central Oregon Tool Library (COTool) is now open at the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 224 NE Thurston Avenue. COTool offers a wide range of tools for lending, providing community members with access to the equipment they need for home projects, repairs, and creative endeavors, all without the upfront cost of purchasing tools outright. […]
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Letters to the Editor Week of Sept. 11, 2025
Do Not Become Complacent or Complicit Until recently, some actions by the current administration may have seemed defensible, but three recent measures clearly indicate a concerning authoritarian leaning. One, firing the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Dr. Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing jobs report. The nomination of E. J. Antoni from the Heritage Foundation, a […]