The Central Oregon Council on Aging received a $2,500 grant from the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, which will ensure the delivery of meals to vulnerable Central Oregon seniors. Each year, the Central Oregon Council on Aging serves more than 650 seniors approximately 75,000 meals. Roger H. Baumgart, executive director of the foundation said, “We […]
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Side Notes 10/14-10/21
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Central Oregon Health Council and Lines for Life—a suicide and substance prevention nonprofit—are teaming up to cultivate an action plan addressing prescription drug abuse. Deschutes County is sponsoring the summit, which will feature Oregon health authorities discussing alternative pain management, disposal of unused meds, and safe prescribing practices. According Deschutes County […]
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Side Notes 10/7-10/14
President Barack Obama will travel to Roseburg on Friday, Oct. 9 to meet privately with the families of the victims who were killed at Umpqua Community College, according to NPR. Obama delivered a speech after the shooting calling for action and stating thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. More details about the President’s visit will be […]
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Side Notes 9/30-9/17
On Monday, October 5, Dr. Walidah Imarisha visits Bend as part of the Oregon Humanities Conversation Project, giving a presentation on the stories and struggles of African-American communities in Oregon. Imarisha has taught Black Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Portland State University and Oregon State University and frequently speaks on the history […]
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More than a week shy of the deadline at the end of the month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the greater sage grouse does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This marks a historic moment in conservation and resource management. For the past five years an unparalleled, collaborative, science-based, […]
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The City of Bend is currently accepting applications for an open position on the Bend Planning Commission. Planning Commission members are appointed by City Council to review and make recommendations regarding land use throughout the city. If you’re a resident of Bend, this is an excellent chance to help shape our city as it grows. […]
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Whether you’re a professional snoop or you’re just looking for some light reading, the first batch of former Gov. John Kitzhaber’s emails should be of interest. Released Tuesday by Gov. Kate Brown’s office in response to public records requests, the emails are from the Gmail account Kitzhaber used to conduct official business in lieu of […]
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There are currently more than 10 active fires in Oregon, according to InciWeb, a government incident information system. Of those, the Canyon Creek Complex Fire is the largest, at 105,684 acres and 49 percent contained as of press time. More than 900 firefighters are currently working on that blaze, include six National Guard units. In […]
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Pro-Life Group Protests Bend Planned Parenthood
Side Notes 8/26-9/2
Last Saturday, Central Oregon Right to Life protested the Bend Planned Parenthood clinic, calling on lawmakers to defund the women’s health nonprofit. The protest was part of a nationwide demonstration against the organization, which critics claim sells fetal tissue for profit in violation of federal law. Planned Parenthood denies the allegations, which opponents say are […]
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City and County consider marijuana regulations
Following last week’s public hearings, the Deschutes County Commission has decided not to opt out of allowing marijuana-related businesses in the unincorporated county, and will instead discuss regulatory options further at its September meeting. While an opt out could re-emerge, commissioners say they hope to find a middle ground between the needs of the growing […]
