ODOT Prepares for Icy Roads During Winter With a winter storm moving across the state, Oregon Department of Transportation crews are working to remove snow and ice to help keep Oregon highways safe. ODOT said on Tuesday that very cold temperatures overnight will create icy and dangerous conditions. While ODOT advises that the safest place […]
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A guide to drinking and snacking in Central Oregon
We’ve all heard about drinking’s demise of late. It’s true, there are more sober curious folks out there, and others who are simply cutting back on their alcohol consumption for myriad reasons. Still, there are plenty of people who are sticking with the time-honored tradition of our forebears — we’ve been downing fermented beverages for […]
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City of Sisters Becomes Oregon’s Second DarkSky Community Sisters announced on Jan. 22 that it received certification as an International DarkSky Community. The designation makes it the state’s second DarkSky community, after Antelope was designated in 2024, and the sixth International DarkSky Place. The certification, according to a press release, follows years of dark sky […]
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Pahlisch Backs Out of Tree Code Appeal Pahlisch Homes, a local homebuilding company, announced on Jan. 16 that it will withdraw its appeal of the City of Bend’s recently enacted tree code. The City approved its updated tree regulations on June 20 to clarify how and when trees can be removed in new developments. “Our […]
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Bend’s Walkout King Leads Another Hypocritical Charge
You gotta hand it to Tim Knopp. After beginning his political career in Oregon in 1999 with three terms in the Oregon House, followed later by stints in the Oregon Senate that lasted through this January, he’s got a new gig working as the Oregon state co-chair for U.S. term limits. In the new role, […]
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Local Organizations Receive Humanities Grants The High Desert Museum announced it was selected for two National Endowment for the Humanities grant awards, for a total of over $240,000. The grants support increased storytelling and educational resources for the region. “The High Desert Museum is a cultural and historical gem in Central Oregon. I’m gratified this […]
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Shooting in Downtown Bend Results in Two Injured A 17-year-old and 18-year-old sustained minor injuries following a shooting at Centennial Parking Garage on Jan. 5. Bend Police responded to a report around 12:56am on Sunday of an 18-year-old who had been shot at the downtown parking garage and transported to St. Charles Bend. According to […]
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Owyhee Bill Passes U.S. Senate On Dec. 20, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s bill to preserve over 1 million acres of wilderness in the Owyhee Canyon Lands in Eastern Oregon. The bill, which passed with unanimous consent, will also introduce more flexibility into the area’s established grazing management system. “The holiday celebrations […]
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Another Year, Another Painful Increase in Electric Rates
Having rate increases hit in the dead of winter, just after a holiday season that likely cost most households more money than usual, is yet another blow for the average person.
New Year’s Eve may be a night for celebration, but this year, New Year’s Day may also be a day for consternation. That’s because on New Year’s Day, electric rates are going up once again for many people in Oregon. Last week, Oregon’s Public Utilities Commission approved yet another rate increase for customers of both […]
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Deschutes County Appoints Kent Vander Kamp as Sheriff, One Week Early On Dec. 18, Deschutes County Commissioners appointed Kent Vander Kamp as sheriff for the period of Jan. 1 until his term begins on Jan. 6. While Vander Kamp’s term would typically begin on Jan. 6, state law required him to be appointed early, as […]
