Housing Bill Gets a Slight Remodel Cities remain wary of a legislative proposal that would require many of them to open the way for townhouses and small apartment buildings in neighborhoods filled with single-family homes, even after changes meant to ease them into it. Gov. Kate Brown and House Speaker Tina Kotek have promised to […]
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City Council Finalizes Goals
At its March 20 meeting, the Bend City Council approved its two-year goal package for the City. The 2019-2021 goals fall into four categories: Economic Vitality: Including housing, jobs and managing growth. The City’s strategies in this goal seek to increase opportunities for additional housing and housing types like affordable housing and land for employment […]
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About Those Benjamins
SAFE Banking Act could help decrease crime
As a one-time partner at a law firm representing cannabis and hemp entrepreneurs, I faced many of the same challenges as my clients. In other law firms, you bill a client monthly, draw from that client’s trust account to cover your expenses and send an invoice to your client. Not so when you’re representing weed […]
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Going Green This Spring
Cleaning up your home improvement list
Spring is officially here, and many are eager for warmer temps and melting snow. Along with the anticipation of seeing green grass again, the change of seasons commences the time for cleaning and home maintenance or improvements. If you’re prepping your house to get it ready to be sold—or simply doing some necessary maintenance or […]
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Progress For Public Lands
The newly passed public lands bill helps with fuel reduction at Crooked River Ranch, but resource activists say it missed protecting some important public lands
On March 12, President Trump signed the public lands bill— formally known as S. 47, or the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, into law. The Act, formerly known as the National Resources Management Act—includes the Oregon Wildlands Act. Included in this large piece of legislation was a new wilderness designation for […]
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Who’s Ready for Live Music and Warm Weather?
Sisters Folk Fest reveals Its initial lineup—and its iconic poster
The Sisters Folk Festival has announced its initial lineup and unveiled the stunning new poster for 2019.
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Apartment Fight Rages On
The City of Bend gave the approval to build 170 units near The Pavilion, but a local developer is taking the case to the state
After some public outcry and tense meetings, on March 7, the hearings officer for the City of Bend gave the go ahead for the planned 170-unit apartment building near The Pavilion off Colorado Avenue. But that doesn’t mean the fight over the apartment building is over. On March 19, William Smith Properties filled an appeal […]
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Bridge Construction Will Close Part of Greenwood
Drivers and cyclists should expect a seven-week closure
Starting on April 1, BNSF Railway will begin construction as they work to replace the railroad bridge decking over Greenwood Avenue.
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To The Rescue
Search and rescue teams rely heavily on internal fundraising for their operations. But could a new state funding source be on the horizon?
Picture it: You and a buddy take off for a late afternoon snowmobile session, get a bit off trail and end up in the City of Bend’s watershed. You’re tired of shoveling snow, only to get stuck again and again. Your cell phone battery is running low and the weather is starting to dip into […]
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Regional Roundup
Oregon headlines, found this week in Cascades Reader
In Oregon, New Sage Grouse Plans Allow For Continued Grazing The Trump administration Friday lifted restrictions meant to protect greater sage grouse across seven western states. In Oregon grazing restrictions are being removed in 13 locations that provide habitat for the imperiled birds. Ranchers are supporting the move, saying proper grazing will help sage grouse. But conservation groups said the controversial and […]