Deschutes County Landfill Plans Fall Through The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced on March 19 that its plans to purchase a new landfill site fell through. In July, the Board voted to select the “Moon Pit” site as the preferred location for the County’s next landfill. After months of negotiations between the County and […]
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Redmond Joins Water Conservation Challenge
The City of Redmond will participate in a nationwide challenge to
conserve water during the month of April
Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch announced on March 25 that the city will participate in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. In an attempt to conserve water and manage natural resources more efficiently, residents are invited to contribute to city conservation goals from April 1 to 30 by competing to win eco-friendly prizes while receiving […]
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Reed Market Overpass Project: Traffic Relief and Construction Impacts
A planned project to eliminate a railroad crossing on Reed Market Road will address congestion but cause significant traffic impacts during construction
For years, Bend residents have called on the City of Bend to address a train crossing along a busy section of Reed Market Road, between SE 15th Street and Third Street. With several trains crossing each day, stopping anywhere between five minutes to upward of 20, the City of Bend is attempting to alleviate issues […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Kisky Holwerda 🎧
Co-Founder of Ponderosa Players
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, we sit down with Kisky Holwerda, the driving force behind Bend, Oregon’s Ponderosa Players. A passionate theater director and educator, Kisky shares how this innovative troupe is fostering creativity, building community, and bringing bold, original performances to life. From the joys of working with young actors to the […]
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Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Repeal Wildfire Hazard Maps
A new bill appears to address community calls for an appeal of the wildfire hazard maps
Oregon House and Senate Republicans introduced legislation on March 18 that would repeal the state’s wildfire hazard map. The new piece of legislation is meant to address community frustrations around rising insurance costs and threats to property values. The map, which came out of Senate Bill 762, classifies lots as low-, moderate- or high-hazard zones […]
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Unsung Heroes of the Century
Despite ODOT’s well-publicized
financial issues, Bend’s crew of plow operators maintain a steady course to keep our roads safe
In winter, those who venture up the Cascade Lakes Highway (aka Century Drive) to Virginia Meissner Sno-Park or beyond may not consider how much blood, sweat and tears go into making that possible. However, the Oregon Department of Transportation is acutely aware of what’s involved, especially those workers who lose precious sleep ensuring that the […]
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Quick news for Central Oregon
Ski Fatality at Mt. Bachelor A skier at Mt. Bachelor was pronounced dead on March 17 after being buried in a tree well. Around 3pm, an individual at the resort reported a “trapped and injured person in steep terrain,” according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. DCSO identified the deceased as 34-year-old Benjamin Shelkey from […]
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Local Heart of Oregon Corps Member Nationally Recognized
Recent corps graduate, Logan Nichol, was recognized as one
of six Corps Members of the Year
A recent graduate of Heart of Oregon Corps, Logan Nichol, was recognized by the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps on March 13 as one of six Corps Members of the Year. Nichols was chosen among more than 22,000 individuals. The Corps Members of the Year award honors young members who exemplify leadership and […]
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Local Entities Clash on Bill Extending the Use of Tourism Dollars
HB 3556 would increase flexibility on the use of tourism funds
A proposed bill in the Oregon Legislative Assembly would extend the ways in which local transient tax dollars can be used by cities and counties. The bill, which is opposed by destination management organizations, attempts to strike a balance between meeting the needs of the tourism industry while responding to the impact that tourists have on […]
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Mt. Bachelor Plans Northwest Express Lift Improvements
Proposed lift upgrades aim to improve lift performance and reliability
Problems reported by numerous snow-riders over the course of the season may soon find their resolution. Mt. Bachelor’s Northwest Express lift is set to receive improvements that would modernize the lift. The proposed actions would enhance lift reliability, efficiency and performance through a series of upgrades. According to a scoping letter, published by the U.S. […]
