We live in an outdoor mecca that draws thousands of visitors and fans each year—one where the allure of pushing one’s limits in cycling, climbing, running, skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor sports plays large. Inside that community lives a certain type of exceptionalism, in which many people tend to think themselves better, more evolved, more […]
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Bend Needs Unifying Mayor
In May, voters in Bend cast their ballots in favor of allowing the electorate—as opposed to fellow city councilors—to name the city’s mayor. We wrote in favor of this change on multiple occasions. It’s one “mission accomplished”—but it appears more clarification is needed as the city navigates what that change means for residents, city staff, […]
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Boddie’s behavior shows a lack of commitment to the district
As we prepare for the November election and we begin to schedule our endorsement interviews, it’s become glaringly obvious that Nathan Boddie lacks a true care for District 54—the district for which he currently holds the Democratic nomination. We reached out to Boddie yet again this week to ask about his campaign and received no […]
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We aren’t the enemy of the people. We ARE the people.
A note from the Source editorial board: This week, newspapers across the nation are taking a collective stand in issuing this joint editorial, aimed at standing together in defense of the institution of journalism and the absolutely crucial role it plays in a government for, and by, the people—regardless of political affiliation or the stance of […]
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Walden Should Follow Through on Debating McLeod-Skinner
If you want to get an answer from Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR2), apparently you have to find him in a parade. That’s exactly what Jamie McLeod-Skinner, the Democratic candidate for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District, did last week in Joseph, Ore. McLeod-Skinner has been attempting to get incumbent Walden to agree to a series of three […]
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Small Victories
Sage-grouse provision removed from defense bill—but a fight remains over at Interior
Sneaking unrelated legislation into a seemingly simple bill is nothing new. Legislators use this time-honored tradition to sweeten deals, and pass legislation that wouldn’t pass on its own Sometimes this tactic is used for the nefarious reason of getting something that is unpalatable or difficult passed undercover. In the case of one of the latest […]
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Don’t allow the notion of short-term financial gain threaten the Endangered Species Act
Editor’s note: Our Dog Days of Summer issue conveniently—or perhaps, unfortunately—coincides with the U.S. Department of Interior and Department of Commerce’s recent announcement that the agencies would seek to weaken some of the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. In light of the proposed changes, we could imagine no one more qualified than our Natural […]
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Support a Bike Park on the East Side and Let Sanctuary Law Stand
Support a Bike Park on the East Side In a town as bike-crazy as Bend, it stands to reason it would have a facility allowing people to hold world-class bike events. That’s exactly what we’ll get should Bend Park and Recreation District move forward with its plans to expand the facilities at Big Sky Park […]
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Consent and Accountability
When assessing impropriety among public figures—or anyone else—two important words act as guidelines
When assessing impropriety among public figures—or anyone else—two important words act as guidelines Upon review of the information we have gathered surrounding the accusations against City Councilor Nathan Boddie, we have deep concerns surrounding both consent and accountability. Since the advent of the #MeToo movement, more than a few people have wondered, perhaps overly dramatically, […]
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Voters of House District 54 deserve better from the Democratic Party
Last week, local and statewide headlines erupted with the news that FuturePAC, a political action committee, had dropped support of House 54 candidate, Dr. Nathan Boddie. FuturePAC touts itself as the fundraising arm of the Oregon House Democrats. The organization wrote a letter to Boddie June 23, alleging they were dropping support for him after […]