An Optimistic Middle Ground for Psilocybin Facilitation in Central Oregon I became fascinated with the connection of science and spirituality as a young girl venturing into the deciduous forests and lush countryside that surrounded the home I grew up in. Interconnection — plants, critters, the seasons and cycles, my family and my own entanglement in […]
Letters to the Editor 01/16/2025
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Horoscope Week of June 16, 2025
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the next three weeks, doing the same old things and thinking the same old thoughts are strongly discouraged. For the sake of your spiritual and physical health, please do not automatically rely on methods and actions that have worked before. I beg you not to imitate your past self or […]
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5 Questions for Yonder Mountain String Band
More than a few Oregonians hold a special place in their hearts for the Colorado-based, progressive jamgrass group Yonder Mountain String Band. With nearly three decades of musical output and 20 years of throwing Northwest String Summit at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Ore., the five-piece returned in November with its 11th studio album, “Nowhere […]
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City of Bend Welcomes New and Returning City Councilors
The Bend City Council welcomed its new and returning council members on Wednesday night with a ceremony at City Hall. Along with returning members Megan Perkins and Megan Norris, newcomers Gina Franzosa and Steve Platt were sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Erin Zemper. Upon reading their oaths of office, councilors offered remarks […]
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Ponderosa Players PresentsRide the Cyclone (High School Edition)
Ponderosa Players is bringing the cult hit musical RIDE THE CYCLONE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) to Central Oregon. RIDE THE CYCLONE is a small, unique musical that amassed a dedicated following during the COVID-19 pandemic, when several clips from a Washington DC production of the show went viral on TikTok. Ponderosa Players caught wind of this […]
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St. Charles set to open new Community Pharmacy in Madras
St. Charles Health System is announcing today plans to open a pilot community pharmacy in Madras in late spring of 2025, helping to fill a critical health need and improving access to prescription medication for the region. Many community organizations came together to open this new pharmacy through funding and support, including Central Oregon Health […]
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Revamping Recess: Camp Fire Pilots Playworks Program at Three Rivers School
Ask elementary school kids what they love about school, and you’ll likely hear a number of them enthusiastically shout, “Recess!” But even with a much-welcomed break from the rigors of class, sometimes recess and playground experiences aren’t all fun and games. Playgrounds can be breeding grounds for problematic behaviors, according to Lorin Page, assistant principal […]
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2025 Central Oregon Collegiate Art Exhibition
Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts Annex Program is pleased to announce their new exhibition, 2025 Central Oregon Collegiate Art Exhibition with student work from Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades on view through Saturday February 22nd . Scalehouse is located in Franklin Crossing on the Tin Pan Alley Side. First Friday Reception: February […]
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Work-Collective Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
Since opening the doors to Work-Collective in January 2020 much has changed – a global pandemic, an influx of new residents and workers in Bend and dramatic changes to how and where we work. Despite these challenges, Work-Collective Community Coworking continues to thrive and attract new members. Owners Kent and Sara Odendahl attribute much of […]
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Housing Works to Open 2025 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List
Housing Works, a premier housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central Oregon, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waiting list. This essential program, formerly known as the HUD Section 8 program, provides rental assistance to eligible low-income residents of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties. […]