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District Attorney’s Office Concludes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting

A Bend man pulled over after a Parkway crash sustained a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound and was simultaneously shot by officers
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The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office concluded its review of an officer-involved shooting in Bend on March 20, when 18-year-old Gabriel Platz lost his life after officers responded to a vehicle crash involving the individual. Witness reports following the crash, as well as officer-worn body cameras, found that Platz sustained a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound […]

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Complex Compensation

Locals in the industry share how a recent change in real estate compensation could increase both transparency and confusion for buyers and sellers
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A proposed settlement from the National Associations of Realtors could result in changes surrounding buyer representation agreements and compensation. The NAR settlement, which still needs to be approved, would prohibit offers of compensation from listing agents to buyer agents in the Multiple Listing Service, the free marketplace to showcase listing to other brokers. The MLS provides […]

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Bend Offers Turf Removal Rebates The City of Bend announced it will start offering turf removal rebates to convert lawns into low-water use landscapes. Starting in April, City water customers can apply to the new Turf Removal Rebate program and earn $3 per square foot, up to $3000, to remove currently planted lawns and turn […]

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The Neighborhoods of Bend in 2024

If you’re new here, you’ll want to read the pages that follow this one
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Westside For Life Century West and Summit West are sought-after, and then some By Jared Rasic There really is no limit to the things you can do on the west side. Whether you’re after breweries, fine dining, live music, outdoor recreation, parks, food carts… you’ve got options. Century West and Summit West neighborhoods are the […]

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Finding Freedom Off Grid

Residents of the Juniper Acres off-grid community are more than homesteaders; they’re also electricians, farmers, firefighters and roadworkers
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In today’s world, where many are seeking a simpler, more self-sufficient way of life, off-grid living has emerged as a compelling option. This lifestyle isn’t just about reducing your carbon footprint, but about taking control of your own energy needs and living in harmony with nature. Off-grid living encourages self-reliance, as individuals learn to live […]

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Planned Trail Upgrades in West Bend

A proposal intends to improve trails in the Deschutes National Forest to the west of Bend and Sunriver
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The U.S. Forest Service proposed a project to improve heavily used trails west of Bend and Sunriver. The proposal includes a variety of suggested improvements aimed at connecting and improving trails in the area. The Forest Service is accepting public comments on the project through April 13. The package proposes changes to several areas of […]

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In Bend, 10% of Units Finished Last Year Were Considered Affordable Housing

Bend reached new affordable housing milestone
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The City of Bend determined that 10% of all housing units that had been completed for the 2023 calendar year were deed-restricted affordable. The City considers housing affordable if a household is paying no more than 30% of its gross income on rent or a mortgage. With this definition, affordability varies by each family’s income. […]

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Protecting Reproductive Health in Oregon

Oregon politicians and health agencies highlight the state’s continued effort to protect reproductive health care
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As the Supreme Court heard arguments to limit reproductive health care this month, on March 26, Oregon Democrats reconfirmed the state’s commitment to protecting and strengthening abortion access across the state. Twenty-three organizations were awarded a total of $8.5 million to address access to reproductive health care and barriers faced by marginalized communities. Oregon Democrats […]

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Deschutes County Adult Parole and Probation Housing Terminated After deciding to find an alternative location for a property housing Adult Parole and Probation clients, Deschutes County Commissioners voted 2-1 to discontinue the program altogether. On March 27, following executive session, Commissioner Tony DeBone moved to terminate the agreement with Free on the Outside, the organization […]

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Get Off the Grid

Solar’s key role in helping Oregon meet its climate goals
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The state of Oregon hopes to reach a goal of generating 100% renewable energy by 2040. One way it intends to get there is through the increasingly popular energy alternative, solar energy. As the state, and the U.S. attempt to decrease the use of fossil fuels, the benefits and support that come with installing a […]

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