When imagining the future, the younger me dreamed of living like the Jetsons: flying cars, robots and gadgets performing every daily task. Instead we’ll likely see fewer hyper-futuristic homes and cars, and more solar panel-lined roofs and wind turbines. I’m sure you’ve seen one of the few solar farms in Central Oregon, like the one […]
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Lights Out on Lighting Efficiency?
Some groups say a proposed rollback cost consumers billion—and could have serious environmental consequences
On Feb. 28, the Department of Energy held a public meeting to announce its plan to revoke Obama-era rules that required higher energy efficiency standards for lighting. According to Environment Oregon, the rollbacks, if approved, would result in an additional 34 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 2025. The Appliance Standards […]
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PSA: Facebook is Down
Facebook turns to Twitter to report widespread outage
If you’re reading this article, you didn’t get here through Facebook. Facebook is reportedly experiencing some technical difficulties with their apps, including Instagram, and desktop version of the popular social media platform. Search the hashtag #facebookdown on Twitter and you’ll find some funny, some frantic and some just plain angry tweets regarding the outage. Facebook […]
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Bend Garbage & Recycling Selling to New Owners
Republic Services, Inc. of Phoenix will take over near the end of March
On March 6, Bend Garbage & Recycling—which also operates High Country Disposal and Deschutes Recycling—announced an agreement to sell its services to Republic Service of Phoenix, Ariz. The company operates hauling services in Bend north of Greenwood Ave. and in Redmond and Sisters. “We have been honored to work with our cities, counties and such […]
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Snow Storm Causes School Year Extension
Last day of school now June 14
The area’s record-setting snowfall in February resulted in Bend-La Pine Schools canceling four days. On March 7, the district announced it would extend the school year until Friday, June 14. The revised 2018-2019 calendar is as follows: BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS · Wed., April 10 —School Improvement Wednesday schedule · Thu., April 11 — Full school […]
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Newport Avenue’s Owner Gets a National Award
Rudy Dory was honored at the 2019 National Grocers Association Show
Since opening in 1976, Newport Avenue Market has left its mark on the community. The store itself is a 19-time winner of the “Best Grocery Store” category in the Source’s Best Of Issue. Now its founder, Rudy Dory, has been honored with another award by the National Grocers Association – the Clarence G. Adamy Great […]
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The Consequences of Deferred Maintenance
When it comes to property, it pays to keep up with fixes
Deferred maintenance is the exercise of postponing repairs and regular maintenance on real property or personal property in order to save costs. More often than not, failing to perform necessary, preventative services or repairs will result in asset deterioration and will ultimately have a big impact on the value of a home and its ability […]
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Ascending to Nationals
A local kid sets her sights on competing in world championships in the sport of bouldering
On a recent snowy afternoon, climber Mira Capicchioni warmed up inside the Bend Rock Gym with a handful of her teammates from Bend Endurance Academy’s climbing program. They hung around the bouldering section of the gym, which features diverse climbing terrain peppered with color-coded plastic holds and “volumes,” or larger features. After watching her friends […]
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DA’s Office Seeks Budget Increase
John Hummel says without staffing increase, services such as victim assistance programs could be eliminated
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel is making a big ask for staffing during this year’s budget setting. In a letter to the Deschutes County Budget Committee, dated March 4, Hummel said the department needs an increase of 12 full-time employees in order to provide full prosecution services in the county. Hummel said if the […]
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The Struggles of Snowmaggedon
For most people, late-season storms meant hassles with driving and shopping. For some, however, it was a battle to survive
Take a look outside right now and chances are the evidence is still there: Bend received record-setting snowfall in February, getting nearly 46 inches during the month. That set a new record, according to the National Weather Service. Bend’s previous record for the month of February was 23.3 inches, set in 1917. February was also […]