There exists a divide between those who value “organically” produced goods, versus those who favor “conventionally” produced versions. Complicating matters, what one person considers “organic” may differ greatly from another, and standards vary between the nonprofits and businesses that certify what is, or is not, organic. The reasons for selecting organic options include fewer pesticides, […]
Don’t Panic, It’s Organic: Clean Cannabis
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May the Source Be With You: December Edition
This is the time of year where I start watching Christmas movies with a gleeful and reckless abandon… quality be damned. It doesn’t really matter if it’s good or not because ultimately most of those Hallmark movies (or the new Netflix breed) have the exact same structure and arc with only a few mild variations. […]
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Oregon Expands Incentives for Defensible Space Projects
Following a record-breaking fire season in Oregon, the State Fire Marshal is extending its incentive program, helping homeowners pay for defensible space projects in more communities in Oregon. Through the program, home and property owners in qualifying vulnerable communities may be eligible to receive a $250 payment following a defensible space assessment by OSFM or […]
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When Proposing Ideas that Change City Processes, Involving Those Most Affected is Key
We love the vision of the “people streets” project that the City of Bend is currently exploring: more room for people, rather than their gigantic vehicles of steel and glass, to roam the public spaces of the city. But while we think the notion of limiting — or even completely closing — certain streets in […]
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Sheriff-Elect Kent Vander Kamp Sues County For Legal Fees, Defends Seeking Temporary Restraining Order Against The Press
On Tuesday, Sheriff-elect Kent Vander Kamp was back in court. This time, he is seeking payment for attorney fees from Deschutes County for a lawsuit he filed in October to stop the county from releasing his La Mesa Police Department employment records to news organization Oregon Public Broadcasting and, in a related issue, defending the […]
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A New Izakaya on Division Street in Bend
A new Japanese izakaya opened Nov. 3 along Division Street in Bend. Yokocho Izakaya opened in the space once occupied by Orchid Thai, featuring small plates, ramen, curry and other Japanese food and drinks. An izakaya, according to a description from a Tokyo-based tour company, is translated as “dine-in sake shop,” and is a traditional Japanese […]
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Letters to the Editor 12/4/2024
Guest Opinion: Psychedelic Frontier By Erin Naftalin, R.N. I’m writing to express my concern regarding the recent Psychedelic Frontier column promoting unsupervised psilocybin use and offering vague guidance for self-administration. As someone deeply committed to safe, ethical and transformative psilocybin facilitation, I believe this approach is not only irresponsible but poses a significant risk to […]
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Horoscope Week of December 4, 2024
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In his song “Voodoo Child,” Sagittarian musician Jimi Hendrix brags, “Well, I stand up next to a mountain / And I chop it down with the edge of my hand.” I encourage you to unleash fantasies like that in the coming days, Sagittarius. Can you shoot lightning bolts from your eyes? […]
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Awakening Your Inner Hero
I‘ve been blessed over my career as a counselor, life coach, leadership trainer and team builder to have been able to work with many high-level athletes, both at the collegiate and professional levels. Many are long-distance runners. Flagstaff, Arizona, where I lived for 50 years, is often considered to be the running capital of the […]
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Jingle Ball 2024: Where EDM Meets Holiday Magic
Get ready to dance your way into the holiday spirit at the third-annual Jingle Ball, a festive EDM bash blending electrifying beats, dazzling visuals and holiday cheer. The concert transforms Midtown Ballroom into a vibrant wonderland on Friday, Dec. 6 from 7pm-2am, headlined by the dynamic Maddy O’Neal and featuring an impressive lineup of local […]