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Campaign for South Bend Footbridge Accelerates

A Bend Park and Recreation survey showed majority support for a southern Bend pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River. Supporters urge Bend to follow through on the project.
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A recent Community Needs Assessment by the Bend Park and Recreation District, measuring the need for parks and recreation services every five years, found significant support for the construction of a footbridge crossing the Deschutes River near the Bend’s southern urban growth boundary. The results of the survey, discussed at a Jan. 2 BPRD board meeting, […]

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Pacific Power Increases Rates, Citing Rising Costs and Wildfire Mitigation

Pacific Power customers will see an average rate increase of 12.9% in 2024
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On Jan. 9, the Oregon Public Utility Commission announced that Pacific Power, which serves approximately 618,000 customers in Oregon, will increase rates for customers in 2024. New rates account for rising power costs, increased volatility in the Western electricity market and costs for wildfire mitigation actions taken by the company.   Residential customers can expect to […]

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Lifting Weights with the Buff Dudes ▶ [With Video]

Meet the Madras-raised brothers who have amassed millions of followers to their brand of fitness, humor and helpful videos
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In a recent “Buff Dudes” video, a skinny guy asks Hudson White and Brandon White what the “secret” is to getting as buff as they are. After trying to explain, over the course of a couple goofy songs, that there’s really no secret to building muscle and losing weight, the buff brothers, unable to get […]

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Workouts to Improve Your Ski Season

The snow has arrived! Here are some workout classes that can help increase endurance, prevent injuries and improve the skiing or snowboarding experience
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The ski season is finally in full swing. Whether you’ve been skiing for weeks or are just getting started again, you likely know the feeling of transitioning back into this outdoor activity. Early season skiing, for me, usually involves shorter days and next-day soreness. You always hear about the importance of pre-season conditioning, whether it’s […]

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Mantras, Meditation and Overheating at 7 in the Morning

Reporter Armando Borrego embarks on a yogic journey to see if he can withstand the heat and reconnect with his spirit
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Stepping into a world where heat meets movement, individuals across the globe are increasingly drawn to the transformative practice of hot yoga. Its allure, in my opinion, lies in its combination of physical challenge and mental serenity. As someone new to the experience, the prospect of hot yoga seemed both intriguing and daunting. I’m from […]

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Low-Barrier Shelter Awarded Extra Funds for Needed Beds

The low-barrier Franklin Avenue shelter, formerly known as the Rainbow Motel, is at capacity and will receive more money to increase beds for family units
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The Bend City Council awarded an additional $127,868 of funding for low-barrier, emergency shelter beds at the Franklin Avenue Shelter, the former Rainbow Motel. The shelter, which is currently at full capacity, plans to add more units for families. The number of houseless people in families increased by more than 25,000 between 2022 and 2023, […]

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Source Warmup

Quick news for Central Oregon
by The Source Editorial Board

Hoodoo Announces Opening Day Hoodoo Ski Area announced its opening on Wed., Jan. 10. Hoodoo, which has had a late start to the ski season, was forced to cancel its annual New Year’s Eve celebration due to a lack of an adequate snow base for skiing and riding, according to the ski area’s Facebook. “You’ve […]

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Ballot Measure Proposed to Increase Number of Deschutes County Commissioners

A ballot initiative calls for increasing the number of Deschutes County Commissioners from three to five
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Community member and local business owner John Heylin started a petition to create a ballot measure that would increase the number of county commissioners from three to five members. Heylin hopes to get enough signatures for the November ballot this year.  If approved by voters, the proposed ballot measure would also set a schedule for […]

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Bend City Council Approves Nearly $10.6 Million Tax Exemption for Jackstraw

The Box Factory development will require one more approval from Bend-La Pine Schools to receive a full tax exemption
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A controversial tax exemption for a local development is on its way to full approval. The Bend City Council approved a request for a 10-year tax exemption of approximately $10.6 million for mixed-use development, Jackstraw, on Jan. 3. The developers, Killian Pacific, requested the tax break through the City’s Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption program, which […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Corie Harlan, Central Oregon LandWatch 🎧

LandWatch leaders talks about Complete Communities and Bend’s Central District
by The Source Staff

This episode of the Bend Don’t Break podcast features Corie Harlan, Central Oregon LandWatch‘s Cities & Towns Program Director and the City of Bend’s Core Area Advisory Board Chair. In this lively conversation with Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer, Harlan talks about her passion to help create Complete Communities. They also talk about what’s coming […]

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