AirLink Critical Care Transport (AirLink CCT) is proudly celebrating its 40thanniversary. Originally AirLife of Oregon, AirLink CCT was the first air ambulance in the region and has been a vital part of emergency medical services in the community ever since. Founded in 1985 upon the request of Sister Catherine Hellmann, CEO of St. Charles Medical Center […]
AirLink Critical Care Transport Celebrates 40 Years of Lifesaving Service in Central Oregon
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Support Local Oregon Breweries During the Toughest Month of the Year
Oregon’s brewers faced yet another challenging year in 2025, with another nearly 30 local breweries, taprooms and brewpubs closing and national craft beer sales down -5% last year. “While we’re always looking to celebrate our wins, like Oregon breweries taking home 30 awards – third most in the country at the 2025 Great American Beer […]
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An ABBA Tribute Show Comes to Tower Theatre
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute—hailed by the press as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute show—kicks off their 2006 Tour on Wednesday, January 7th in Long Island, NY and runs through February 26th in Rapid City, SD. Ticket are available at https://maniatheshow.com/us/tour-dates/ Formed in 1999, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has sold out theatres and concert halls around the globe, playing […]
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Fresh Legislative Concepts from Central Oregon Lawmakers
In the upcoming legislative session that begins Feb. 2, each lawmaker is allowed to introduce two legislative concepts. The short session runs just 35 days, and there’s no guarantee these concepts will become bills. These are the concepts introduced by local lawmakers. Rep. Jason Kropf, HD-54 LC 273 would make changes to the gun permit […]
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Third — Fourth? — Time’s the Charm
Snapping a fibula while helping a nonprofit repair a damaged trail. Dislocating a shoulder during cyclocross because the Belgian stair runup is slippery. The Fonz waterski-jumping a shark, biffing it and being eaten by said shark. The first two scenarios illustrate the inherent risks of various outdoor fitness and recreation pursuits. The injuries incurred might […]
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All Good Things Are Wild and Free
I’m not a food expert. Perhaps I’m not supposed to admit that, but I’m not an amazing chef, and my kitchen experience would be generously described as limited. One thing I am good at, however, is sharing my experiences with others and trying to get them excited to explore things they otherwise wouldn’t. I love, […]
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Wild Ride Wields Wasabi for PorterMania
When Wild Ride Brewing in Redmond created the inaugural PorterMania — a celebration of dark, roasty, seasonally-appropriate ales — in 2018, Nut Crusher Peanut Butter Porter was just catching on en route to it being a flagship brand today. “The interest and hope was to put on a unique but exciting beer festival that could […]
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Memento Mori
When we’re cynical about Hollywood and the movies they make, I think “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” is exactly the kind of movie that we pre-judge before laying eyes on it. I mean, it’s the fourth movie in the “28 Days Later” franchise, but also the second in a trilogy that began last June […]
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The Psychedelic Frontier, Jan. 22
Q: I keep reading about psychedelics in terms of brain chemistry, serotonin receptors, neuroplasticity, default mode networks. While I appreciate the science, something feels missing when I try to understand my own experiences purely through this lens. During my journeys, I feel like I’m traveling somewhere real, encountering genuine intelligence, receiving teachings that seem to […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of Jan. 22
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are a spy from the future. Thank you for your service! I love to see your boldness as you smuggle innovative ideas into a present that may or may not be ready for them. Your feelings of alienation are sometimes uncomfortable, but they are crucial to the treasure you offer […]