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It’s a bit wild to think — perhaps to admit —that the very idea of celebrating International Women’s Day with a commemorative beer could be in some way anathema to a global day of elevating women in the workforce (and beyond). But take it from the dozens of women in Central Oregon who are members […]
With eight years of research about how women’s fashions reflect the struggle for equality, Eileen Gose co-wrote a book on the topic, titled, “Reflecting Freedom: How Women’s Fashion Mirrored the Struggle for Women’s Rights,” with Kathy DeHerrera. Since the book release, Gose has been hosting presentations to share her findings, recognize the powerful women of […]
Last June the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of federal precedent protecting access to abortion. Thirteen states had trigger laws that immediately criminalized the procedure, and others have created more strict limits on when someone can get a procedure. Now, a federal court in Texas is set to rule […]
For over a decade, locals have had access to a host of experiences that have fallen under the moniker of World Muse. What started as an effort to engage and empower women and girls through student clubs later evolved into a conference, and now, a series of films, all aimed at fostering a spirit of […]
Central Oregon is big into mountain biking, and it’s never too late to get into it. Ladies AllRide camps make it an accessible sport for people identifying as women to get out on the trails. Inviting people of all skill levels, all skin colors, all LGBTQ+, non-binary, all ages 18+, all body types and all […]
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author and activist W. E. B. Dubois advised us to always be willing to give up what we are. Why? Because that’s how we transform into a deeper and stronger version of ourselves. I think you would benefit from using his strategy. My reading of the astrological omens tells me […]
Guest Opinion: Hormone Replacement Therapy: Should I or Should I Not? The topic of menopause and how/if we treat associated symptoms varies greatly among practitioners. Hormone replacement therapy has gone in and out of favor over the years but remains the most effective treatment for the majority of symptoms experienced. There was a recent article […]
A group of about 300 medical professionals withdrew a petition to unionize at St. Charles Medical System on Feb. 23, eight months after filing for union representation. The Central Oregon Providers Network formed in June after St. Charles laid off or terminated 181 positions in the hospital system. The network sought representation from the American Federation […]
Former Deschutes County Sheriff Les Stiles passed away at his home in Caldwell, Idaho, on Jan. 6 after a series of lung issues. He was 77. To honor his legacy, Stiles’ family is hosting a celebration on March 4 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Stiles was born on Dec. 7, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida, and […]
Jim Shores learned about puns in a high school language class when an instructor, explaining the concept, made a very lame joke — telling a student to “oh-pun the door.” Despite a botched introduction, Shores grew a fondness for puns. He appreciates that it takes a level of background information and analysis to get a […]
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