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Are Studded Tires Really Necessary?

With winter ahead, we examine whether cutting corners will lead to skidding out
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Les Schwab says, “Winter tires are important for safe driving if you live somewhere that gets snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain and temperatures of 40 degrees or colder.” Bridgestone Tire informs, “The best way to be prepared for unpredictable winter roads is to install winter tires (also known as snow tires) on your vehicle.” […]

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News Update: New Speed Zones

Speed limits lowered in Bend.
Danielle Meyers

Pay attention to new reduced speeds this month. O regon’s roads are on average slower than most states, but not the slowest. Speed limits travel a wide spectrum. As the saying goes, “everything’s bigger in Texas,” and this extends to speed limits which cap at 85 mph. Alaska has the slowest, with a top speed […]

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A Lonely Drive

Angela Moore

There is something about driving towards something and getting beautifully lost between home and destination. Not off track, but certainly not on any particular train of thought. Music at the forefront, but also in the background. The night is obvious and the only part of your world that is lit up is 20 feet in […]

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