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BCD zoning changes were needed. But affordable housing should still be the priority

The Bend Central District, has long been heralded as the area holding the most promise for redevelopment, and for adding more housing and commercial space close to the center of town
The Source Staff

The area just east of Bend’s downtown, dubbed the Bend Central District, has long been heralded as the area holding the most promise for redevelopment, and for adding more housing and commercial space close to the center of town. But in the few years since the City of Bend adopted special development standards for that […]

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Look Up and Beyond

Growth and access cost money
The Source Staff

Last week, the Bend City Council initially voted in favor of putting the smaller of two proposed transportation bond packages before voters during the May election, aiming to tackle some of the most pressing and overdue transportation-related problems in Bend. While the Council still has another vote before them before voters would see that bond […]

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Best Bag Ban: The one that sticks

We decided to kick off “Best Of” season a week early and present one of our “Staff Picks” for Bests right now
The Source Staff

As we get ready for our annual Best of Central Oregon issue—our biggest issue of the year—we have “Bests” on our minds. In that vein, we decided to kick off “Best Of” season a week early and present one of our “Staff Picks” for Bests right now. First it was a Bend bag ban. Then […]

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Change Coming to Parking Rules

People who park vehicles on city streets will need to move within three business days of a complaint
Chris Miller

Citing an increasing number of comments from concerned citizens, the Bend City Council voted 4-2 last Wednesday to amend the parking code to shorten the time people can park cars on public right-of-way. The vote changes the maximum from five calendar days to three business days. According to the language of the ordinance, it’s intended […]

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Mural Code Making its Way Forward

Teafly Peterson

On May 15 the Bend City Council voted to move forward with the expansion of the city’s mural code. This would mean that artists and building owners can collaborate to acquire permits to paint murals in any area of town—and not just in the Maker’s District, as is currently on the books. In April, Pine […]

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A Ballot Measure on Mirror Pond?

Bend man works toward a public vote to block City funds for dredging, with stipulations
Chris Miller

What to do with Mirror Pond—the body of water that sits behind the 110-year-old Newport Dam on the Deschutes River—might be one of the most contentious topics for Benditos in recent memory. Many people living near the pond, and some that own businesses that overlook it, want the City of Bend and the Bend Park […]

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Oregon is Moving Toward a Plastic Bag Ban

A new House Bill could ban grocery stores from giving out single-use plastic bags
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

The City of Bend voted on a decision back on December 5 to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags, a plan that will officially go into effect on July 1. However, the whole state of Oregon might also be following in that same direction with House Bill 2509.

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Letters to the Editor

The Source Staff

Corrections The print edition of the story, “Many Arms” (1/30), stated that a recent Lyle Lovett show in Sisters was part of the Sisters Folk Festival Americana project, which we have found to be inaccurate. That concert was organized by the Sisters Schools Foundation. The story, “Wasted in Bend: Clothing in the Landfill” (2/14), stated […]

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