RootedHomes is proud to announce that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero homeownership community at 1699 W Antler Avenue in Redmond. The Antler Campus is the second RootedHomes community in Redmond. Recognizing the need for both affordable and mid-market housing in Central Oregon, RootedHomes developed this community for families earning […]
RootedHomes Announces Housing Applications are Open for Rooted at Antler Community in Redmond
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Burgerville Celebrates 65 Years of Serving Locals with Love & Brings Back Old Favorites
Burgerville, the Pacific Northwest’s premium fast-food chain known for its quality, locally sourced, and sustainably-focused menu, is turning 65! The company opened its first location in Vancouver on March 10, 1961, and has since expanded to more than 40 restaurants throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. To celebrate 65 (Sixty-Thriving!), Burgerville invites the community to a store-wide, one-day-only birthday bash on Tuesday, March 10, complete with birthday décor, 1960s throwback music, special deals and swag including: $1.65 Small Classic Fries $1.65 22oz Fountain […]
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City of Bend Moves Toward Local Adoption of Residential Wildfire Mitigation Building Code
During its Feb. 25, 2026, work session, the Bend City Council discussed whether to adopt Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, which establishes home-hardening requirements to help make new, detached residential structures more wildfire resilient. R327 is a state-adopted section of the residential building code that local jurisdictions can opt into. After reviewing options […]
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The Feasibility of Building a Large Arena in Bend
Whether the city of Bend needs and could sustain a large public assembly venue that could hold up to 2,000 people is at the heart of a new study presented Monday, March 2 to the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board. Visit Bend hired CSL Consulting for the study, indicating that it fits its overall mission to support the community in seeking a sustainable future. Currently, about 68% of the lodging […]
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Lead Toxicity in the Wild Ones
My first experience with lead toxicity as a veterinarian was in a sweet basset hound that developed acute lead poisoning from licking lead paint dust from his paws. Currently, in the wildlife hospital at Think Wild in Bend, we see a different manifestation of the same toxicity, from an avoidable source. In mid 2025, a […]
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City Council Moves Home Hardening Code to a Vote, Discusses Defensible Space Code
Oregon cities including Ashland and Sisters have recently adopted new home hardening requirements in their development codes, and it appears that Bend may soon follow suit. On Feb. 25, the Bend City Council moved a home hardening code proposal forward for an April 1 vote, with May 15 discussed as the proposed effective date. The proposed requirements, which fall under Oregon Residential Specialty code Section R327, would mean new homes need […]
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LOGE Camps Head Toward Bankruptcy, Slapped with $9.4 Million Foreclosure Lawsuit
Troubles at the company that owned LOGE Entrada in Bend are affecting its properties throughout the American West. Further reporting has borne out: LOGE Camps ousted its CEO for misrepresenting a real estate portfolio that is in “significant distress.” Then came a $9.4 million foreclosure lawsuit. A Montana staff has since been rendered jobless and […]
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Classified Staff at Central Oregon Community College Could Strike for the First Time
The clock is counting down to what could be the first-ever strike of classified union workers at Central Oregon Community College. At an impasse over contract negotiations, the union started a 30-day cool-down period on Feb. 23. After that, the union could vote to authorize a strike at any time, with a 10-day notice. Contract negotiations have been underway since […]
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Some Members of Kotek’s Prosperity Council Unhappy About Tax Change
One of the most contentious issues in the current legislative session revolves around an issue called “bonus depreciation.” It’s a tax break that business groups hope could spur purchases of everything from tractors and commercial fishing boats to high-tech machinery and new housing. To progressive groups, it’s a giveaway to businesses that were going to […]
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Jackpot Burning Planned on Crooked River National Grassland
Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burning on the Crooked River National Grassland beginning Monday, March 2, at approximately 10:00 a.m., pending all required approvals. Operations are expected to continue through Tuesday, March 3, weather and conditions permitting. The project will treat approximately 404 acres within the Pace Jackpot burning […]