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Walden, McLeod-Skinner and Roberts to Debate

Candidates for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District seat will square off Oct. 5

Nicole VulcanSeptember 26, 2018December 8, 2023

The three candidates in the race for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District—which includes Central and Eastern Oregon—will face off in a televised debate on Oct. 5. Democratic candidate Jamie McLeod-Skinner‘s campaign announced today that she will debate Republican incumbent, Rep. Greg Walden and Independent Party candidate Mark Roberts in a one-hour debate, to be broadcast live from […]

Food & Drink

Out in the Mountains

Beer’s footprint in far-out Eastern Oregon

Kevin GiffordJanuary 10, 2018July 4, 2024

There’s not much to the town of Mitchell, Ore., nestled in the Ochoco Mountains about an hour east of Prineville. The population was estimated at 121 people in 2016, and outside of the outdoor festivals this little town off Highway 26 holds each year, there’s simply not much fun happening—unless one’s idea of “fun” is […]

Outside

Central Oregon Hunting and Fishing

National Wild Turkey Federation

Brian JenningsMay 25, 2016May 29, 2025

Nineteen years ago Jeff DeLeon’s life took a major turn. A car accident paralyzed the military veteran from the waist down. Eric Keefer’s life changed in a similar way when he was paralyzed from an ATV accident. Both men, one a vet and the other not, have something in common. They love the outdoors and […]

Outside

Go Here 5/11-5/18

Brian JenningsMay 11, 2016January 4, 2023

River Solitude Where does one find solitude on a nearby river? The Deschutes River, of course, is one answer. Tumalo Creek is another. The Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) is offering an adult, full-day, 9-mile Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe paddle tour that will traverse flat water and offer ample opportunities to view wildlife. […]

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