Comics for the Masses: The best books to grab on Free Comic Book Day This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, an annual event where comic shops around the country share the joy of comics by offering special issues for free. Though this may sound like one of those too-good-to-be-true situations, it’s not. It is too good, and it […]
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Dream the Future of Oregon Schools at Oregon Rising May 12
Contributed by Alandra Johnson, Bend-La Pine Schools Communication Specialist Bend-La Pine Schools will host Oregon Rising at 6 p.m. on May 12 at Summit High School. Parents, students and the community are invited to dream the future of Oregon schools during a community gathering that is part of a statewide campaign to communicate local ideas to the […]
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Senator Wyden Calls for Nationwide Vote-by-Mail
Following Oregon’s lead established in 2000, Senator Ron Wyden has called for expanding the state’s vote-by-mail nationwide. “My home state of Oregon has led the nation in making voting more accessible. No one has to take time off work just to exercise his or her constitutional rights,” Wyden said. “My proposition is the rest of our country should […]
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Art in the Neighborhood
There are some people who take the time to make sure days are better. Krayna Castelbaum is one of those people. A self-described poetry enthusiast and artist, this local instigator does her share to bring a bit of art to her neighborhood. She takes the time to print and post a poem every month, accessible […]
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Bend Lady Roughriders are PNRFU Champions
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Voting in Oregon—Register to Vote by Tomorrow!
Oregon’s turn to vote is almost here and luckily for us Oregon has one of the most convenient voting systems in the country—vote-by-mail. Properly registered voters receive a ballot two to three weeks before the election, giving individuals time to research candidates and issues. The key phrase in that sentence is properly registered. Ballots will […]
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Umpqua Hot Springs Becomes Day-Use Site
Time Needed for Area around the Popular Hot Springs Site to Recover from Excessive Use
TOKETEE, OR – The Umpqua Hot Springs, 70 miles east of Roseburg on the Umpqua National Forest, has been designated as a day-use only site with parking restricted to the trailhead parking area. The hot springs will remain open for use between sunrise and sundown. This change in use will be effective beginning April 19 […]
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Kids to Parks
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has joined a bipartisan effort in introducing a measure to encourage active lifestyles for children by designating May 21 as National Kids to Parks Day. “A love of the outdoors is rooted in the hearts of Oregonians at an early age, and children who grow up enjoying Oregon’s wondrous […]
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Mt. Bachelor Announces New Lift to Open December 2016
“Mt. Bachelor and Powdr Corp are excited to announce that we have signed a contract with lift manufacturer Doppelmayer to install the new east side chairlift, named Cloudchaser, in time for the 2016 holiday season! The high-speed detachable quad chairlift, which represents a capital investment of approximately $6 million, provides greater protection from the elements […]