Today, the US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether California’s gay marriage ban is constitutional. The Chicago Tribune just reported SEVERELY TROUBLING news: The Supreme Court signaled reluctance on Tuesday to rule broadly on the question of the right to marriage for gays and lesbians as the justices heard arguments on same-sex marriage for […]
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Weekend Headlines!
If you weren’t all over the news this weekend, here are some features you may have missed: 1. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage, violates the federal Constitution. This video explains more about the Supreme Court and Proposition 8. 2. Despite inclimate conditions, both […]
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Fires in Our Backyard
Reports of seven fires in dowtown Bend have rattled the community this morning. The Trinity Episcopal Church and its meeting house next door were both burned, as were several cars and at least one garage west of the church along Jefferson and St. Helens Streets. The fires were reported around 2:15 a.m. this morning, but […]
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Environmental Politics Everything at Broken Top Bottle Shop Tonight
When was the last time you really had a handle on the environmental issues facing the state? Go to the Oregon League of Conservation Voters chat at Broken Top Bottle Shop tonight and you’ll get all the latest on efforts to protect Oregon’s air, water, land and wildlife. It’ll be part beer drinking meet and […]
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Council Again Votes to Proceed With Water Project
In a 4-to-3 vote, the Bend City Council decided again Wednesday night to proceed with its surface water improvement project, including the installation of a 30-inch pipe. Mark Capell, Scott Ramsay, Jodie Barram and Victor Chudowsky vote in favor of moving forward. Sally Russell, Doug Knight and Jim Clinton voted to halt the project in […]
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BREAKING: Chamber Says It Will Hire A Third Party to Evaluate SWIP
At tonight’s city council meeting Executive Director of the Bend Chamber of Commerce Tim Casey told the council the chamber would be hiring a neutral third party to evaluate the city’s water project. The chamber would then decide whether it supported the city’s project or not, Casey told the council. The chamber’s decision was made […]
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Which City Councilor Has Been Assigned to Your Neighborhood?
No matter where you live in Bend, there’s a city councilor ready to hear about your neighborhood’s issues. Find your neighborhood association below using the full-size PDF version of this handy map: Bend_Neighborhood_Association_Boundaries_Map.pdf Now see what councilor has been assigned to work with your neighborhood. Awbrey Butte: Victor ChudowskyBoyd Acres: Scott RamsayCentury West: Sally RussellLarkspur: […]
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See PDFs of Flaherty Subpoenas Here
An attorney for Deschutes County District Attorney Patrick Flaherty has subpoenaed an array of documents and electronically stored information (i.e. texts, emails and videos) as part of the discovery phase of an ongoing lawsuit. Individuals who have received subpoenas include former Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan and Deschutes County legal counsel Mark Pilliod. Representatives […]
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Top Videos from the SOTU Address (Marco Rubio, too!)
Barack Obama delivered his fifth state of the union address last night. Watch the full hour-long speech here or check out our selection of video excerpts below, including an eloquent response from Ted Nugent. On the Violence Against Women Act. On climate change. On ending the war in Afghanistan. On immigration. On gun control proposals. […]
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Kitzhaber Will Sit With First Lady at State of the Union
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber When Barack Obama gives the State of the Union address tonight, be sure to check out the First Lady’s private viewing box. Look closely and you’ll see our very own governor right up in there. Others in the box will include the CEO of Apple, Mars Rover flight director, and others […]