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Buehler Calls on Leaders to Step Down

BOLI complaint against Kotek, Courtney sparks gubernatorial candidate’s call to action
Chris Miller

On Aug. 1, gubernatorial candidate Knute Buehler (R-Bend) called upon Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) and House Speaker Tina Kotek, (D-Portland) to step down in the wake of an official complaint the two Democrats mishandled sexual harassment complaints at the Capitol. “Accountability and change begins with the people in charge who failed to prevent, failed […]

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Cop deemed legally justified in shooting

Timothy Bret Bontrager died of self-inflicted gun shot to the head
Chris Miller

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel issued his decision on Aug. 1 regarding the June 26, 2018 shooting of Timothy Bret Bontrager by Bend Police Department officer Timothy Williams. Hummel determined that Williams’ decision to shoot Bontrager was legally justified, so he did not initiate criminal charges against the officer. You can read Hummel’s full […]

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Should We Legalize All Drugs? Discuss

Josh Jardine

Having just celebrated the third anniversary of cannabis legalization in Oregon, it’s safe to say it has been a success. While its had a negative impact on the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP), and 28,975 licensed growers have depressed prices—and the lack of social consumption spaces and events is mind boggling—the numerous benefits still outweigh […]

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Don’t Text and Drive

In a three-hour period, cops wrote 28 citations for cell phone use
Chris Miller

On July 26 the City of Bend Police sent out officers to conduct an enhanced distracted driving detail, aimed at educating the driving public on cell phone usage. The goal: to reduce the number of incidents caused by distracted driving and the use of cell phones. I rode shotgun with Sgt. Eric Hagen of Bend […]

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Enjoy Protect Respect

Awareness campaign cascades into improved river health
Avatar photo K.M. Collins

Standing amid 150 volunteers below the Riverbend Park shelter, Kolleen Miller details the evolution of the 22nd annual Deschutes River Clean-Up, hosted by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. As the Education Director for the UDWC, Miller has led this seasonal effort for 16 years. “Originally, the purpose of the cleanup was to address post logging […]

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The grief that does not speak

As Oregonians live longer, a mental health care shortage for seniors becomes a growing problem
Avatar photo Keely Damara

Imagine you’re 70 years old. Or 80. Maybe your spouse has just passed away from chronic illness, leaving you with mountains of medical debt on a remote property in the outskirts of Crook County. Many of your friends have passed away, and without any of your children nearby to help with daily chores or grocery […]

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Sen. Ron Wyden pledges to defend women’s reproductive rights at Planned Parenthood press conference in Bend

Avatar photo Keely Damara

On July 28, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) made a stop at Planned Parenthood in Bend for a brief press conference before heading to a town hall meeting at Sisters High School Auditorium. Voicing his support for women’s health care, Sen. Wyden pledged to defend “Roe vs. Wade” in the wake of President Trump’s nomination of […]

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Deschutes County Dems Pull Support for Boddie

Executive Committee met with potential candidates if Boddie pulls out of HD 54 race
Chris Miller

On July 22, during the Deschutes County Democrats Central Committee Meeting, the committee voted to affirm the Executive Committee’s decision to withdraw support for Nathan Boddie in the House District 54 race and called on Boddie to withdraw his candidacy. If Boddie decides to stay in the race, state and county bylaws prevent the Deschutes […]

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Bend to hold first mayoral debate

‘What’s Brewing’ event to field questions from candidates and audience
Hannah Williford

Update: Candidate Brian Douglass, advocate for Disabled Americans and Pacific Crest Trail Angel Program manager, will also take part in the debate. Douglass has been a disability rights advocate in Central Oregon since 1990, according to Bend Chamber. Bend will hold its first mayoral debate on Aug. 14, as candidates begin their campaigns for the November […]

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