Uncle Fred has died. He died in the street across the way from a brothel in the middle of the night. Shula, Fred’s niece, is on her way back from a costume party where she dressed as Missy Elliott from the music video for “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).” When she finds his body, she […]
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Why Is Social Equity in Cannabis Such a Failure?
Social equity” is a frequently used term that isn’t always defined the same way. Because I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords, an AI-generated definition posits that “social equity is the principle of fairness and justice in how society allocates resources and opportunities. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to the same […]
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‘Half a Hundred Years,’ and Then Some
“I never thought I’d last a half a hundred years,” bellows the smooth baritone of Ray Benson on Asleep at the Wheel’s “Half a Hundred Years” — not a lot of folks have had this kind of longevity in the music industry. From behind a big white beard, Benson’s answer to his showbiz success is […]
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The Shortcomings of ‘Price per Square Foot’
You’ve probably been told that “price per square foot” is the golden rule, the magic number that tells you a house’s worth. “This one’s only $X per square foot!” they exclaim. But here’s the truth, straight from an agent: that number is a dangerous oversimplification. It’s like judging a gourmet meal by its calorie count […]
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Deschutes County to Host Retail Theft Meetings The Bend Police Department, along with the Redmond Police Department and the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, will host a series of Retailer Listening Sessions. The listening sessions are a result of an Organized Retail Theft (ORT) grant the County secured in the fall. “The goal of the […]
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A Controversial Bill Would Loosen Oregon’s Liability Laws
In 2006, 18-year-old Myles Bagley suffered serious injuries while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor’s terrain park. He accused the resort of being negligent in its design and maintenance of the park. Prior to the injury, Bagley had signed a liability waiver — a contract that customers may sign when participating in recreational activities, which attempts to […]
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Bill Would Create $1 Billion Fund to Aid Utilities in Paying Wildfire Victims
After a series of low-profile meetings with Salem power brokers and utility officials, state Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland) confirms to the Oregon Journalism Project that she has crafted legislation to create a $1 billion fund to help utilities pay damages to customers hurt by utility-caused wildfires. It is the second bombshell utility bill the moderate […]
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Burgerville Is Officially Coming to Bend
Pacific Northwest fast food chain Burgerville announced its plans on March 3 to open a new location in Bend later this year. The store will take over the building previously occupied by Del Taco on SE Third Street. This opening will mark the first Central Oregon location for the chain. “People have been asking for […]
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Turtle Island Coffee Shop Announces Closure
Turtle Island Coffee Shop in downtown Bend announced on Feb. 27 that it will close its doors in early March. After over a year of operating, the owners made the decision to cease operations due to “the challenging and unsustainable current economic climate.” The queer- and Indigenous-owned coffee shop is located on Oregon Avenue, next […]
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Partners In Care Introduces End-of-Life Doula Program
Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon, will be introducing an official end-of-life doula program in partnership with The Peaceful Presence Project. Based in the Partners In Care volunteer department, the end-of-life doulas will be trained Partners In Care volunteers dedicated to […]