Despite the fact that everyone seems to want to move here, Oregon is not exactly the happiest state in the union. But it’s not the most miserable, either. According to the 2014 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Oregon ranked 27th overall for well-being. The index includes more than 2.1 million surveys and measures wellbeing across the following […]
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In This Week’s Issue: Shaking Up the Status Quo
It is so easy to romanticize that winters were piled higher with snow when I was a kid, and that winter then was more, well, winter. Sadly, though, the data does back up these perceptions. The world is getting warmer—and, one of my favorite winter activities, skiing, seems to be becoming an endangered activity. For […]
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READ: Gov. Kate Brown’s Inaugural Speech
Gov. Kate Brown was sworn in this morning in Salem, following the resignation of Gov. John Kitzhber. Learn more about the new governor here and here. Then read the full text of her inaugural speech below. – – – – – Governors Roberts and Kulongoski, tribal leaders, Speaker Kotek, President Courtney, honored colleagues, good morning. […]
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World Muse and BendFilm Host ‘Girl Rising’ Screening
As a lead up to the third annual Muse Conference (March 6-8 in Bend), World Muse and BendFilm host a screening of Girl Rising, tonight at 5:30 pm at McMenamins. The film, from Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, tells the stories of nine girls in the developing world who must overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, just […]
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READ: Gov. John Kitzhaber’s Full Resignation Statement
Below is Gov. John Kitzhaber’s full statement announcing his resignation, effective 10 am, Feb. 18. – – – – – I am announcing today that I will resign as Governor of the State of Oregon. It is not in my nature to walk away from a job I have undertaken – it is to stand […]
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Gov. John Kitzhaber Submits Resignation, Sec. Kate Brown to Succeed
After a bizarre week filled with speculation and indecision, Gov. John Kitzhaber has submitted his resignation. Secretary of State Kate Brown will succeed Kitzhaber to become the first openly bisexual governor in the United States. She will then face an election in 2016 if she wants to remain in the position. His resignation will take […]
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Tell Us How You Really Feel: Gov. John Kitzhaber
As speculation about Gov. John Kitzhaber’s possible resignation reaches fever pitch, with publications and politicians alike calling for his departure, we want to know what you think. Should the governor resign, or hold tight until the investigations against him reach a conclusion? Chime in with our poll and share your thoughts in the comments. Do […]
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Fifty Shades of Grey: It’s No Discount Vibrator!
Fifty Shades of Grey: It’s no discount vibrator!
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Attorney Withdraws Second Lawsuit Challenging Councilor Roats’ Election
Local attorney Charlie Ringo has dropped his most recent lawsuit objecting to the way the City of Bend addressed the questions around Councilor Casey Roats’ qualifications to serve. It was his second suit challenging the election the candidate in the four-way race for Council Seat 6, whose campaign was marked by questions about his residency […]
