ODOT Prepares for Icy Roads During Winter
With a winter storm moving across the state, Oregon Department of Transportation crews are working to remove snow and ice to help keep Oregon highways safe. ODOT said on Tuesday that very cold temperatures overnight will create icy and dangerous conditions.
While ODOT advises that the safest place to be during a winter storm is at home, it suggests using caution on the roads and when approaching snowplows. Some tips for travelers during a snowstorm include checking road conditions along their route, driving for conditions, giving extra space for stopping and turning on headlights for better visibility.
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Businesses Participate in “A Day Without Immigrants”
In Central Oregon, and nationwide, several businesses participated in “A Day Without Immigrants” on Feb. 3. Businesses across the U.S. closed in protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
According to social media posts, some of the local businesses that closed on Feb. 3 in Central Oregon included Alebrije Oaxaca, La Frontera restaurant, Chavez Market, Colima Market and Chupacabra Restaurant & Tortilleria, among others.
The call to action followed a similar protest in Feb. 2017, at the start of Trump’s first term. A protest for the community will take place on Feb. 8 in downtown Bend between 1 and 6pm.
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Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
The City of Bend announced that a full closure on Olney Avenue and Wall Street began on Feb. 3 in preparation for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. The changes aim to make the road safer to drive, walk, bike and roll. Construction is anticipated from February to fall 2025.
Detours are available on NW Ninth Street, Newport Avenue, NE Third Street and Revere Avenue. Southbound U.S. 97 is another detour for vehicles only.
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—Oregon breweries and cideries will be present at Bend Brews & Beyond this May, from the Little Bites story, “Every Central Oregon Brewery Will Be at Drake Park This Memorial Day Weekend”
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“We get to wake up every day, collaborate on our visions and get excited about future projects. For us, it’s been an adventure filled with challenges, creativity and shared success.”
—Kirsten Gilreath of ju-bee-lee and Jack + Millie, from the Valentine’s feature, “A Creative Duo”
This article appears in The Source Weekly February 6, 2025.
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