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In Other States, Legislators Have Gotten Expelled for a Lot Less than Walking Out

Here in Oregon, expelling legislators for their views is not our jam
by The Source Editorial Board

Everyone loves an underdog story – that classic tale of the little guy, by sheer will and determination, overcoming an obstacle that would seem impossible to the average person. And while the legislators who have now exceeded the number of unexcused absences allowed under Oregon’s Constitution might see themselves as the heroes of a story […]

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Oregonians Overwhelmingly Voted to End Legislative Walkouts, but They’re Happening Once Again

So far, the 10 absent legislators have shown that their own personal views on an issue mean more than the principle of representative democracy.
by The Source Editorial Board

What a month it’s been in Oregon politics. Deep into the legislative session, and just shy of the May 16 election, Oregon’s elected leaders are giving us all something to think about. The resignation of Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and the search for a person to formally replace her has introduced a measure of […]

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Vote Barnes Dholakia, Chadwick, Tatom for Bend-La Pine School board ▶ [With Video]

May 2023 Election Endorsements for BLPS school board Zones 5, 6, 7
by The Source Editorial Board

Over the past two months we’ve reached out to candidates, invited them in for interviews, listened to their ideas and then produced videos of our interviews, all in the name of helping the voters of Central Oregon make informed decisions in the May 16 election. In the case of the three open seats on the […]

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Vote Harmon, Berry for Redmond Park & Recreation ▶ [With Video]

May 2023 Election Endorsements: Redmond Area Park & Recreation Pos. 4 & 5
by The Source Editorial Board

With the passage of the bond measure that will usher in a new recreation center for Redmond, residents in the Hub City have a lot to look forward to. That said, the fact that the same set of voters didn’t support the levy that would have covered operating costs of said rec center mean the […]

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Vote Cameron Fischer for Bend-La Pine School Board Zone 3 ▶ [With Video]

May 2023 Election Endorsements
by The Source Editorial Board

School boards have faced more scrutiny in recent years, both locally and nationally. Some parents want more access — and sometimes even input — about curriculum. Some are still concerned about how the pandemic closures affected student learning. Others want books stripped from school libraries. Some of these concerns have found their way to the […]

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Redmond School Board Endorsements ▶ [With Video]

Four seats are up for grabs on the Redmond School Board. Three are contested. Here’s our take.
by The Source Editorial Board

Vote Liz Goodrich for Redmond School Board #5 John Campbell and Liz Goodrich, the incumbent, are running for the Redmond school board in position 5. In this race, we see no reason to unseat the person already at work, Goodrich. Both Campbell and Goodrich have experience in the classroom; Campbell as a former science teacher, […]

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Preserve the Will of the Majority. Vote Claridge, Hossick for Deschutes Library Board. ▶ [With Video]

Surprisingly, this library board election really matters. Read our take on two key races that will decide whether voters’ support for a Central Library is upheld.
by The Source Editorial Board

Video interviews with the candidates appear below. Library board elections have not been a high priority for us in the past — but this time around, there’s a good reason for all of us to be paying closer attention. Our Editorial board remains disappointed in the process surrounding the demise of the Robal Road location […]

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Vote Yes on Measures 9-158 and 9-159: Five-Year Local Option Levies for fire-emergency medical services

An investment worth paying for
by The Source Editorial Board

In 2014, voters in Bend and Deschutes County approved levies for the fire services in Bend and the rural county, which helped to reduce the time it took firefighters and emergency services to get to places where their help was needed. Taxpayers in Bend and rural Deschutes County have seen a levy of 20 cents […]

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Activism in Action

The enthusiasm of youth meets the skepticism of state government… and makes progress
by The Source Editorial Board

Last week’s Source food column, “Little Bites,” outlined how a bill is moving through the state legislature that would allow restaurants and food service establishments to serve customers food in their own containers. SB 545 is part of an overall “zero waste” effort, this one aimed at reducing how much plastic Oregonians consume. Stopping the […]

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Airport Parking Alternatives Are Coming. You’ll Just Have to Wait a While.

Redmond airport officials hope to raise the daily fee from $15 to $24 per day, the same rate as Portland
by The Source Editorial Board

Officials at the Redmond airport raised prices on daily parking five years ago. Now, they want to do it again, raising the daily fee from $15 to $24 per day. It’s the same price someone would pay to park daily at Portland International Airport, they pointed out – even though we all know that the […]

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