Chris Miller

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Sheriff Nelson Endorses Pro-Measure 105 Statement

DA John Hummel is still against repealing Oregon’s sanctuary law
Chris Miller

On Aug. 27, 15 Oregon sheriffs from mostly rural counties—including Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson—endorsed a statement from Clatsop County Sheriff Thomas J. Bergin, asking voters to repeal Oregon’s “illegal-immigrant” sanctuary statute. Ballot Measure 105 would “repeal the state law, Oregon Revised Statute 181A.820, which forbids state agencies, including law enforcement, from using state resources […]

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Bend vs. Redmond

Central Oregon’s two cities are in the running for a state affordable housing pilot program
Chris Miller

The cities of Bend and Redmond have finished their applications for the House Bill 4079 Pilot Program this August—putting the two cities in competition to be the city that gets to test out the new program. Passed in 2016, the pilot program aims to boost affordable housing by allowing two cities in the state to […]

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Waiting on Urban Renewal

Brooks Resources looks to lease the Murray & Holt property
Chris Miller

In May, Brooks Resources purchased the Murray & Holt property at 181 NE Franklin Ave., located in the Bend Central District—an area the City of Bend has identified as a potential new urban renewal area to create infill and redevelopment opportunities. The Bend urban renewal agency, BURA, began work on that new urban renewal area […]

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A new Candidate for House District 54

Amanda La Bell is running on the Oregon Working Families ballot line
Chris Miller

Amanda La Bell just threw her hat into the ring for State Representative in House District 54—running on the Oregon Working Families Party ballot line. La Bell filed her candidacy on Friday, Aug. 24. Despite her late entry, La Bell joins the race with some big Democratic names behind her. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Gov. […]

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Man Loses Life at Dillon Falls

Canoe tipped over sending father and daughter into the turbulent river
Chris Miller

Cops say on Thursday, Aug. 23, an 84-year-old man lost his life after being swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River. Ronald Stevens of Jackson, Wyoming and his daughter, 57-year-old blind Paralympian Nancy Stevens of Bend were canoeing on the river above Dillon Falls, when the canoe apparently tipped over, and they were unable […]

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Hazy Skies

Unhealthy air quality hampers recreation and school sports
Chris Miller

Hazy beers may be the new craze, but hazy skies are still as unwelcome as an ex at your wedding. Although this summer is so far nowhere nearly as smoky as last year, the region is still experiencing hazy days where the sun is blocked out and the air smells and feels heavy. For people […]

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Best Excuse to be a NIMBY

Evergreen Housing Development
Chris Miller

There were numerous choices to fill this bill: The Old Ray’s Food Place building, the hotel on Century Drive and Mt. Washington Drive or any additions to Oregon State University-Cascades, but the one that really seems to stick in the NIMBY craw is the Evergreen Housing Development at the intersection of SW Shevlin Hixon Drive […]

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In A Landscape

Classical piano with a view
Chris Miller

Central Oregon is known for its rugged landscapes and the beauty that comes with them. Over the summer and into the fall, the “In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” concert series combines the picturesque landscape with the intensity and beauty of classical music. The outdoor concerts showcase Oregon’s industry, history and culture by […]

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Best Garden Store

Eastside Gardens
Chris Miller

Driving on 27th Street south of Bear Creek Road, it’s hard to miss the giant, colorful rooster that watches over Eastside Gardens. Avid gardeners can spent a great deal of time scanning the selections at nurseries and garden centers to find the best plants, but Eastside Gardens brings it all together under one roof. They […]

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Summer Swim Spot

Good fishing, paddling or just relaxing at Newberry Monument
Chris Miller

Paulina Lake and East Lake, sometimes called Twin Lakes, sometimes called the other Crater lakes, are both excellent for fishing, paddling sports or just relaxing in your cabin or with your toes in the clear water. Both lakes are part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, about 40 miles southeast of Bend. I’ve fished both […]

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