Letters to the Editor

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 […]

Bend’s identity crisis Bend’s identity crisis is self evident when it cannot complete a tree preservation code. Trees are vital to carbon sequestration and cool cities of concrete. Bend spouts it needs housing but then stalls the housing to build a second windowless big box Costco on a site with extraordinary mountain views now scraped […]

Donald Trump is not above the law By now, we’ve all heard the news that Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying his company’s business records to keep information from voters that he knew would harm his 2016 presidential campaign. This isn’t just about “hush money” payments. It’s about breaking […]

RE: Endorsements Matter. Opinion, 5/16 I think the Source has done an amazing job, not only with the candidate analysis and primary endorsements this year, but with the breadth and depth of journalism covering local issues throughout the year. Bend is very fortunate to have such a weekly publication. —Dwight Gaudet Primary elections conclusion Another […]

Weed killer problems STOP SPRAYING WEED KILLER. Everyone knows it is poison to us too. Kills the bugs and the bees. We can smell it blowing on the breeze. Which means whoever is spraying that much is exposing themselves and the whole neighborhood to a known carcinogen. That means it causes cancer and we know […]

Congressional Endorsement I am saddened with your endorsement for CD-5. You have glowing remarks for McLeod Skinner, yet you endorse Bynum who is slinging mud and insinuations against a fellow Democrat. Jamie has the honesty and integrity for my support and vote. —James Scott I am an avid and appreciative reader of the Source. However, […]

Guest Opinion: Student opportunities at heart of Bend-La Pine levy When voters have cast ballots on funding measures for Bend-La Pine Schools, the need has been all about our facilities: new schools to keep pace with a growing population, remodels to take care of what we have, upgrades in safety and technology. Bonds are for […]