Letters to the Editor

Paris Olympics A big shoutout and thank you to France for the spectacular job with the 2024 Olympics. Not only were the venues thoughtfully constructed and the athletic competitions beautiful to watch; the backdrop of Paris was a feast for the eyes and heart. Surely the city lives up to its sobriquet: The City of […]

Guest Opinion: Building Financial Resilience in Bend’s Changing Economy Over the past few decades, Bend has transformed from a hidden gem into a vibrant hub of culture, cuisine and concerts. With this growth, our community has also seen rising costs and real estate prices (3.6% in the last year alone) for those who call Bend […]

Bend Works! I grew tired of passing two beat up old chairs someone had dumped in my neighborhood. (Putting a “free” sign on junk doesn’t make it not-junk). I called the City and they sent me to their website to find a page called Bend Works. I submitted a request, with the location and a […]

Dysfunctional Democracy Kamala Harris has the credentials, the temperament and the vision to lead our country in the right direction if elected president, but regardless of her fitness for the presidency, the method of her ascent should cause concern for the integrity of our democracy. I do not fault Kamala Harris for following the rules […]

Fish Passage FOR THE FISH I am concerned about the loss of fish in the Upper Deschutes which used to be one of the premier trout fisheries in the U.S. One thing that needs to be done ASAP is to get up and downstream fish passage at the dam creating Mirror Pond. During heat waves […]

RE: On E-Bikes In The Forest, Data Brings Clarity Opinion, 7/11 Based on articles like this, I’d say that there isn’t much hope for the future of humanity! It doesn’t take much brain-power to see that an e-bike allows one to travel much farther than one can on a regular mountain bike, which already allows […]

Clarification: In the print edition of the 6/27 story, “Boarding Babes Branch Out,” Cady Lindsey stated, “I now have a job I love.” She is a volunteer, not an employee or business owner. Boomers are not paying the price Boomer America long ago abandoned the republic. As evidence, far too many today play bingo and […]

An open letter to Reps. Kropf and Levy and Senate candidate Broadman I am sure that you saw the recent reports of the huge bed shortage that exists in regard to addicts seeking help towards recovery. The changes made to Measure 110 say that if an addict is arrested he/she can voluntarily be diverted to […]

Rodeos and Animal Cruelty: Tradition Shouldn’t Excuse Violence The phrase, “if you don’t like it, don’t go,” is a common response to those who speak up for animals abused in rodeos. This phrase is problematic when referring to a tradition that involves participants who have no choice and face injury or death. Non-human animals in […]

RE: A Beautiful Five Feature, 6/13 I have lived and worked in this area for 35 years, 8 of which were on the McKenzie River. Blue Pool, (aka Tamolitch Falls), Sahalie and Koosah Falls are all beautiful and well loved, but as our population increases and people are drawn to these delights, it is troublesome […]