ODOT Prepares for Icy Roads During Winter With a winter storm moving across the state, Oregon Department of Transportation crews are working to remove snow and ice to help keep Oregon highways safe. ODOT said on Tuesday that very cold temperatures overnight will create icy and dangerous conditions. While ODOT advises that the safest place […]
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Factoring in the Factors
Folks, let’s be honest: The real estate market is a living, breathing thing. It’s not static; it’s constantly in flux, ebbing and flowing like the tides. What was true yesterday might be completely different today, and that’s why it’s crucial to stay informed and work with a seasoned professional who understands these shifting sands. I’ve […]
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Bend Public Transit Set to Expand in 2025 and Beyond
As Bend continues to grow, Cascades East Transit (CET), the region’s public transportation service, plans to expand services in 2025 to increase usage and plan for necessary timing and location improvements. Following major service cuts during the pandemic, CET looks ahead to 2025 to increase service hours, buses and routes. As a result of COVID-19, […]
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Love Is In The Air
Whether you’re already deeply devoted to someone (or something) or looking for romance in all the right places, it’s February and love is in the air in Central Oregon. In our Valentine’s issue, we spoke with local couples who are partners at home and in business, balancing life and love while working alongside each other. […]
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And You Thought Eggs Were Expensive
Regardless of your political affiliation, one thing holds true right now: President Trump’s blitzkrieg approach to the start of his administration is having the shocking effect it was meant to convey. The string of executive orders issued from the White House has been so fast and so far-reaching, that it can be hard to keep […]
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Every Central Oregon Brewery Will Be at Drake Park This Memorial Day Weekend
When Brian Yaeger published “Oregon Breweries” a decade ago, he documented 190 breweries and brewpubs from sea to high desert. Today, we’re closer to 300 in the Beaver State, he says. Yet, the massive brew fests of the aughts and twenty-tens have gone the way of the dodo, including Portland’s waterfront Oregon Brewers Festival and […]
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Letters to the Editor 02/06/2025
Romance in Sobriety Can Happen Successfully Romantic relationships are complex, transformative and often deeply rewarding. They bring joy, connection and growth but also come with challenges. For individuals in recovery from substance use, romance carries additional layers of complexity. Balancing sobriety with the emotional demands of intimacy requires careful attention, intentionality and self-awareness. Understanding how […]
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Horoscope Week of February 6, 2025
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Born under the sign of Aquarius, Clyde Tombaugh discovered the heavenly body known as Pluto in 1930. This was years before he earned advanced degrees in astronomy. His early education was primarily self-directed. The telescopes he used to learn the sky were built from tractor parts and old car components from […]
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Swing Into Romance at Sunriver Resort’s Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
Love, music and fine dining come together for an unforgettable evening at Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, celebrating with friends or making it a double date, the Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Concert offers a mix of elegance and entertainment. Hosted by Sunriver Music Festival, the annual […]
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Romance and Adventure Collide on Valentine’s Weekend Snowshoe Tour
What’s more romantic than stargazing under a snowy sky? How about a guided, moonlit snowshoe trek through the Cascade Mountains, complete with a crackling bonfire, champagne and sweet treats? Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Wanderlust Tours is offering couples, friends and adventure seekers a chance to celebrate love — and Oregon’s statehood, admitted to the union […]