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Magdalena Bokowa

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Cyclist Fatally Struck in Downtown Bend Intersection

Bend resident, 31-year-old Jonathon Adams identified as victim. Cause still under investigation.
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**Updated story as of Nov 21. 2:47pm** A 31-year-old Bend resident has been identified as the victim in Monday’s fatal biking accident. According to Bend Police, preliminary investigation shows Jonathon Adams, 31 was struck in the intersection just east of NW Wall Street by a Fed-Ex semi-tractor trailer as the vehicle was turning right from NW […]

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From Homeless to Housed: Transitional housing project offers shelter, transformation and most importantly: Hope.

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W ith a less than 1 percent rental vacancy rate, it’s no secret that Central Oregon is in a crippling housing crisis. For someone deemed a less than desirable tenant, with past evictions, a criminal record or substance abuse challenges, that might translate into hopelessness. Still, there are housing-crisis success stories. Yep, you read that […]

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Mt. Bachelor Announces Early Season Opening

Midweek pass holders allowed on opening weekend
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Think winter came early this year? Mt. Bachelor certainly thinks so. With more than 7 feet of snowfall so far, the resort opens Saturday, Nov. 18—ahead of its usual Thanksgiving weekend start. Expected to rival its record-high 665 inches of snowfall in the 2010/11 season, the resort will have three lifts running: Pine Marten, Skyliner […]

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Goldilocks: A “Just Right” Solution

District Attorney John Hummel unveils new plan to combat drug and theft rates in Deschutes County
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O n Nov. 10, a new one-year, pilot program aimed to reduce drug conviction and theft rates rolls out in Deschutes County, spearheaded by the District Attorney’s office. Goldilocks—named so for finding the “just right” approach to solving drug crime— is a three-tier program intended to soften penalties for drug offenders meeting certain criteria, reduce […]

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Redmond: An Airbnb Tax Haven No More

Short term rental app now remits 9 percent transient lodging tax
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S howcasing the growing demand for Redmond short-term vacation rentals, Airbnb announced Tuesday it has begun remitting and collecting transient room taxes as of November 1. Following a similar model to Bend, there will now be an additional 9 percent transient lodging tax on all bookings. A current search for listed homes in that area, […]

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Ch-Ch-Chaaaaaanging the City Charter

Bend’s city charter hasn’t been changed in 22 years. Now on the table: the possibility of an elected mayor, plus dividing the city into wards
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T he quintessential elements of Bend’s governance—mayors, city council members and pay— are ruled by the City of Bend Charter, last reviewed more than 22 years ago when the City had around 30,000 residents. On Oct. 24, the citizen committee established to review the charter suggested the city divide into geographical sections—or wards. The 10-person […]

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Designing for the Future

In a sea of uncertainty these are the change-makers
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In a sea of uncertainty, these designers—some featured at this week’s BendDesign conference—are creating solutions to solve humanitarian issues Interviews compiled by Magdalena Bokowa 1. Angela Luna Creator, ADIFF » Designing multi-use clothing solutions to provide shelter and warmth A jacket that turns into a tent. Or a sleeping bag. Or a backpack. Or an […]

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Clearing Up Mirror Pond

The latest on the proposed plan for dredging Bend’s most contentious body of water—which thus far, isn’t funded, permitted or approved by local governing bodies.
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T his week, the Bend Chamber of Commerce published an article in its “Bend Business Edition,” stating permits and funding were in the “final stages” for the proposed $6.7 million dredging project at Mirror Pond—information the Chamber later discovered was erroneous. The Chamber’s article inaccurately stated that the project was gathering “final funds,” including “38 […]

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