This race is an interesting contrast. On the one hand you have a sitting councilor, Megan Norris, who’s been embedded in politics in California and now works for local housing developer, Hayden Homes. On the other hand you have Jonathan Curtis, who was raised in Bend and experienced homelessness before working as a wildland firefighter […]
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After a Housing Program Failed, Its Manager Became Homeless, Too
It was a Thursday in late March when Kyle Videtich found out he’d be losing his job and his housing in Deschutes County. He’d moved to Bend from Washington nearly three months prior, eager to start his new gig as the housing manager for a home meant to provide stability for men on probation for […]
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Winged Creatures of the Night
By day, southern Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands stuns visitors with its colorful rock formations, vibrant wildflowers and bountiful wildlife species. But at night, when darkness falls over the rock spires and canyon walls illuminated only by the glow of starlight, the shadows of bats silently flittering through the air is a truly delightful sight. Although fabled […]
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Rank Salsa Flavors to Learn About Ranked Choice Voting
With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet now in most voters’ hands, you may have heard about Measure 117, the measure that would establish ranked-choice voting for certain elections in Oregon. While advocates for Measure 117 believe it will create a more equitable voting system, and one that encourages more diversity among elected officials, it can be […]
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Letters to the Editor
Jennifer Baires and the Vander Kamp story Yet another bullseye piece by Jen Baires on the whole Vander Kamp investigation documents story. A big hat tip, as well, to OPB’s Emily Cureton Cook on this will he?/won’t he?/what the hell is going on here? roller coaster of a tale. —Bruce Cummings Election Deniers Have No […]
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Horoscope Week of October 17, 2024
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your bulboid corpuscles are specialized nerve cells in your skin that can experience intense tactile pleasure—more so than any other nerve cells. They are located in your lips, tongue, and genitals. According to my analysis of your astrological potentials, these ultra-sensitive receptors will be turned on extra high in the coming […]
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Grace Cooper: A Soulful Journey Through Songwriting and Self-Discovery
Oregon-based Americana and soul singer/songwriter Grace Cooper captivates audiences with her heartfelt lyrics and raw, emotive sound. Growing up in a musical family, Cooper’s journey began early, and she has continued to evolve as an artist. Now 24 and based in Bend, she released her debut EP, “Three Years Wiser,” at 18. In this Q&A, […]
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Source Warmup
Deschutes County to Appoint New La Pine Park and Recreation District Board Members On Oct 9, all five members of the La Pine Parks and Recreation District Board resigned. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners outlines the process it will use to fill vacancies on the board following the resignation. According to a press release, […]
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Negotiation Tactics
The home buying process is often a complex and intricate journey, marked by a series of strategic maneuvers known as negotiations. These negotiations can significantly influence the final purchase price and terms of a sale. As a realtor, I’ve witnessed a myriad of tactics employed by buyers and sellers alike, each with its own unique […]
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Los candidatos a la alcaldía de Redmond esbozan sus planes para una ciudad en crecimiento
Durante nuestra entrevista con el actual alcalde de Redmond Ed Fitch y el concejal de Redmond Cat Zwicker, los dos lucharon por encontrar algo en lo que no estuvieran de acuerdo al discutir una variedad de temas que son importantes para la ciudad de Redmond. Los candidatos comenzaron la entrevista coincidiendo en que el mayor […]