CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen a 22% increase in the […]
CASA of Central Oregon Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Trainings Starting in September
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North Drinkware Launches New Pacific Northwest Outdoor Cup Set
North Drinkware, the original mountain drinkware brand, is headed back to Kickstarter on September 10, 2024, to launch a new product category offering their latest creation: The Pacific Northwest Outdoor Cup Set. This new four-pack of 12 oz. unbreakable, BPA-free plastic cups is made from 50% recycled plastic and features accurate 3D data of the […]
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New Changes Along U.S. 97
A new U.S. 97 Business connector road opened on Aug. 22, offering a new route to the shopping areas along the highway on Bend’s north side. The section of road directly connects 3rd Street, just north of the Empire intersection to Business 97. Additional construction on the road caused closures on Friday, Aug. 23, which will […]
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POWDR to Sell Mt. Bachelor, Among Other Resorts
POWDR Corporation, the current owners of Mt. Bachelor and several other ski resorts across the country, announced its intent to sell four of its resorts in the coming weeks. The company signed an agreement to sell Killington Ski Resort in Vermont and announced its intent to sell additional ski areas including Mt. Bachelor, Eldora Mountain […]
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Bigstock: A Music Festival with a Cause
In 2008, Dr. Brett Gingold had an impulse to throw a backyard concert and fundraiser. The goal was simple: build community by giving back to it, all while listening to great music. At the time, he was living on a hill and the backyard felt like “a natural amphitheater overlooking the mountains,” he describes. “It […]
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The Psychedelic Frontier
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. She helps individuals explore psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing and growth. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation around psychedelic substances and their potential, creating a more empowered and well-informed public. Q: You have been fairly critical of the license […]
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In Space, No One Can Hear Your Chest Bursting
Depending on what you think of the “Alien” franchise, the following statement will either sound like a huge compliment or damning with faint praise: “Alien: Romulus” is the third best film of the franchise by a hair. Set between 1979’s seminal sci-fi/horror masterpiece “Alien” and James Cameron’s 1986 action extravaganza “Aliens,” director Fede Álvarez has […]
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Thought Tree Codes are Tough? Wait Till Home Hardening Codes Happen.
Take a quick glance at Bend’s new tree code and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a bit confusing. You can cut this number of trees at this diameter – or cut a certain percentage at a certain breast height… or just pay to cut down what you want. The ifs, ands or buts that […]
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Source Warmup
City of Bend Seeks Input for Street Safety Project The City of Bend will hold an open house on Aug. 22 from 4-6pm, inviting the community to learn more about the Franklin Avenue Safety Project. The project aims to improve access for walking, biking and rolling on Franklin Avenue, between Harriman Street and Fifth Street. […]
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Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges Battle Suspected Botulism and Bird Flu Outbreak
A combination of botulism and bird flu has led to estimates of thousands of birds dying in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex this summer. Birds are dying at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in far Northern California. Last week, refuge staff deployed in a boat and collected 500 dead birds from Sump 1A, […]