The end of winter came in like a lion, covering Bend with record snowfall in February. Even though the snow’s largely stopped falling and the temperatures are rising, plenty of reminders from the storm remain on roadways and sidewalks. That’s left many wondering about the protocolsโif anyโcity officials follow for snow removal. Some might wonder, […]
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Improving Whychus Creek
With growth around Central Oregon, wilderness areas tend to see an increase in traffic from humans. To reduce that human impact, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council works to protect many of the waterways along the Deschutes River. โจโจ One of those projects is the Whychus Creek Management Plan, which UDWC has been working on for […]
Trust us, we’re from the federal government
That line, while once intended to inspire confidence, instead has transformed into a punch line for Hollywood blockbusters like Men in Black and TV shows like “Person of Interest.” Yet, as comic as that adage may have become, it also is an important reality and force that steers public policies and infrastructure decisions for the […]

