Happiness expert Anthony Poponi is the CEO and founder of Focus on the 40. He’s an expert in positive psychology and in this episode explains how we can create our own path to more joy, fulfillment and success in our workplaces and in our lives. Listen now to learn more about happiness and how you […]
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Should Utility Companies Shut Off Power During High Fire Risk?
In the wake of devastating wildfires caused by power lines, utility companies are faced with decisions on how to plan for power line shut offs in high-risk areas
Angela Spencer grew up in Springfield, Oregon. Her parents Bob and Linda Spencer owned property on the McKenzie River, where they both lived and ran their fishing and rafting business. In September of 2020, the Spencer family lost their home and business in the 173,393-acre Holiday Farm Fire. While the Spencers were lucky enough to […]
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Grants for Fire Prevention
The Deschutes County Rural Fire District is starting a new wildfire mitigation project
Bend Fire and Rescue announced August 29 that Deschutes County Rural Fire District #2 is starting a new wildfire mitigation project. The district is gearing up to start a fuels reduction project and received a $280,000 grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to target high fire danger areas. Fuels reduction or fuels management is […]
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The City of Bend Considers Transportation Fee
City officials hope to add a roughly $15 monthly transportation fee to help with street operations and maintenance
The City of Bend is working on adding a new fee to residents’ utility bills. The proposed transportation fee would help to support, operate and maintain Bend’s transportation system. The fee, which is a funding tool included in the city’s transportation system plan, is currently up for discussion in a public engagement process that includes […]
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Deschutes County Evaluates Sites for New Waste Management Facility
County hosts an open house to discuss finding a new site for a waste management facility
Deschutes County Solid Waste announced that it will host an informational open house on Monday, Sept., 11 regarding the new solid waste management facility. The open house, which will occur from 5:30-7pm, will give community members an opportunity to learn and discuss details of the project and explore the county’s ongoing efforts to increase recycling […]
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Anthony Broadman Running for State Senate
Bend City Councilor announces bid for state Sen. Tim Knopp’s seat
Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman announced that he will run for the Oregon Senate District 27 seat on Sept. 5. Broadman has served on the Bend City Council since 2020 and served as mayor Pro Tem in 2022. He is also the Chief Judge of the Warm Springs Court of Appeals and an attorney for […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Managing Redmond with Keith Witcosky 🎧
Future plans for Redmond, what it means to “keep Redmond, Redmond” and more
Born in Oakland, California, Keith Witcosky and his parents moved to Oregon in 1977. After earning his degree from the University of Denver, Witcosky began his career in politics/government in 1993 working for then Mayor Vera Katz in Portland. Since July 2013, he has been serving as the City Manager for Redmond. As City Manager, […]
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Deschutes County Proposes Housing Solution for a Portion of the Homeless Population
The Deschutes County Community Justice Department is seeking providers to house male justice-involved individuals
Deschutes County is moving forward with a proposal for a new shelter aimed at housing male convicts and sex offenders. The project, which has been awarded over $1 million for its implementation, would provide the population with short-term and long-term housing opportunities, making the process of supervision and support easier for adult parole and probation […]
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Avion Water Company Took the Source Weekly to Court in 2022. Litigation is Still Ongoing.
The Source Weekly is facing a choice to appeal a recent court decision regarding its litigation with Avion Water Company over a 2022 public record request
In 2022, journalist Hanna Merzbach began a story for the Source Weekly, attempting to uncover Central Oregon’s top residential water users in 2021. Merzbach requested records from Avion Water Company, one of the largest water utilities in Central Oregon, hoping to receive data about its water usage. Instead of providing the records, the company filed […]
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The Future of Bend’s Parks
BPRD talks future planning, the Drake Park project and more
Over the last few years, Bend parks have seen some change. From revitalization projects focused on environmental protections to projects designed to increase accessibility, plenty of parks around town have gotten a recent upgrade, with more on the slate for future revitalization. As of writing this article, the Bend Park and Recreation District currently lists […]
