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My View: Michael Hughes, Bend City Council Pos. 4 candidate โ–ถ [with video]

Local political candidates share their views on the issues

Michael Hughes, candidate for Bend City Council, joins Source Reporter Laurel Brauns for “My View,” a video series inviting local candidates to share their views on a host of topics ahead of the 2020 election, while sitting in front of a view they enjoy. Hughes chose to meet on the stage at the Les Schwab […]

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Vote YES on 9-135 – City of Bend Bonds for Traffic Flow, East-West Connections, Neighborhood Safety Improvements

A “no” vote on this measure and the potential for disaster that forestalling infrastructure improvements would cause should not be underestimated

While the term, “unprecedented times” is thrown around a lot these days regarding the pandemic, it also holds true for the type of growth that Bend is experiencing. Our community had been faced with the incredible task of keeping up with rapid growth before, but the newfound appeal of our community to pandemic-induced telecommuters, emigres […]

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Vote YES on 9-139 – Bonds to Renovate, Upgrade, Construct and Equip Library Facilities

Vote yes for the Deschutes Public Library bond.

Those who regularly attend cultural events in Central Oregon know a central truth: This region, growing at breakneck speed and poised to welcome tens of thousands more residents in the coming years, is sorely lacking in its indoor cultural facilities. While plenty of public entities could take up the charge to deliver the type of […]

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My View: Jason Kropf, Oregon House 54 Democratic candidate โ–ถ [with video]

Local political candidates share their views on the issues

Jason Kropf, Democratic candidate for Oregon House 54, joins Source Editor Nicole Vulcan on “My View,” a video series inviting local candidates to share their views on a host of topics ahead of the 2020 election, while sitting in front of a view they enjoy. Kropf chose Orchard Park in northeast Bend. Stay tuned for […]

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Central Oregon Debate Series starts Monday!

Three debates this week invite sheriff, county commissioner and Oregon House candidates to square off

In just a few short days, elections officials will begin mailing Oregonians their ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election. To help you prepare, the Source has compiled its “My View” series, offering one-on-one interviews with the candidates vying for seats in everything from the Bend City Council to the U.S. House. In addition, Source […]

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My View: Cheri Helt, Oregon House 54 Republican candidate โ–ถ [with video]

Local political candidates share their views on the issues

Cheri Helt, Republican candidate for Oregon House 54, joins Source Editor Nicole Vulcan on “My View,” a video series inviting local candidates to share their views on a host of topics ahead of the 2020 election, while sitting in front of a view they enjoy. Helt chose Pine Nursery Park in Bend. Stay tuned for […]

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