Bend’s housing crisis isn’t a new problem. If you aren’t looking for a new place yourself, chances are you know someone who is. And this isn't likely to change anytime soon. The solutions offered by some Bend City Councilors to address housing affordability and availability are not going to provide relief in the short term. […]
Corinne Boyer
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Honor and Humility
Local WWII veteran reflects on act of courage
Robert “Bob” Maxwell pauses at the door of Bend Senior High School and takes off his World War II hat and stores it under the seat of his shiny red walker. Inside, large black and white drawings of Salvador Dali, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King Jr. encircle the cafeteria and in an adjacent corner, […]
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Side Notes 11/4-11/11
The Bend Veterans Day Parade will be held on Nov. 11 and this year’s parade is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The parade—now in its 16th year—is the second largest Veteran’s Day parade in Oregon with more than […]
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Father and Son Dress Alike, Confuse Internet
Paul Evers with Crux Fermentation dressed like his son for Halloween and his son dressed like him. They’ve officially confused the internet.(Huffington Post) Photo posted to imgur by jschu2711
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What in the World: An Idaho rancher is killed by police, Anonymous plans to release KKK member names and Turkish journalists are arrested
An Idaho rancher was shot and killed by police after a car struck one of his bulls. When emergency workers were trying to rescue the driver of the car, Jack Yantis—the bull’s owner—arrived on the scene with a rifle.Police planned to shoot the bull and Yantis began firing at police. Police fired back killing Yantis […]
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What in the World: Russian passenger plane crash under investigation, Chipotle closes restaurants in Oregon and Washington, and the latest look at Europe’s migrant crisis
The cause of the Russian passenger jet that broke apart midflight over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula killing all 224 people aboard is still unknown. The Metrojet deputy general director told news outlets that an external impact most likely caused the plane to break apart. Several countries—including Egypt and Russia—are now part of the investigation to determine […]
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What in the World: An Oregon teen contracts bubonic plague, the U.S. is sending troops to Syria, and a look at where uninsured Americans live
An Crook County, Oregon teen contracted bubonic plague after being bit by a flea on a recent camping trip. Eight people in Oregon have been diagnosed with bubonic plague since 1995. Wild rodents and fleas carry plague. In 2012, a Prineville man contracted plague from a domestic cat. (OPB, KTVZ) The U.S. will send ground […]
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LETTERS: Bend Surf Alliance—Lets Fix the Surf Park
The Bend Surf Park Alliance wants community input about the Bend Whitewater Park. Here’s the full letter that was sent to the Source Weekly: The Bend, Oregon Community is getting skunked. Don’t let Parks and Rec sweep us under the rug! If you have five extra minutes, please help. Like us on Facebook. Bend […]
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Dipping into the Pot
Investigation into evidence tampering grows at the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division
Oregon State Police forensic analysts process drug evidence, rape kits, conduct finger print analysis, and are a crucial part of the legal system as they provide expert testimony during trials. So when an analyst is suspected of tampering with evidence, the ripple effects are felt far and wide. It was a single piece of evidence […]
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The Doctor Is In
New mental health service assists first responders
Despite their reputation for being tough guys, the men and women who are first on the scene at emergencies sometimes need a little help, too. That’s why the Bend City Council recently unanimously authorized a five-year agreement with psychologist Dr. Andrew Barram to provide educational tools and mental health support services for both the Bend […]