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Lessons from the Ghost Ship Fire

Safety in public spaces is a priority for local officials—but artists say the deadly Oakland fire is a testament to the financial squeeze put on creatives
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Earlier this month, 36 people died in the fire inside the Ghost Ship, a multipurpose artist’s space and sometimes-venue in Oakland, Calif. According to reports from survivors, escaping the second-floor gathering space required navigating through a confusing maze of smoke and turning staircases. Officials in Oakland have ruled out arson, according to Oakland’s “East Bay […]

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Problems on the Plaza

Bend’s downtown is a gathering place for the city—but business owners, officials and loitering youth all differ on how the area should be used
Brian Jennings

In 2010, the historic Rademacher House—home to Bend’s first mayor—was the site of Arts Central’s educational programming. That year, the organization opted to close down classes in the space, after “a vile act was committed in full view on the porch.” Inside, a group of young children were gathered for an arts class when the […]

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Letters 10/12-10/19

The Source Staff

Crary Endorsement I do not disagree with the Source assessment that my campaign can be called, “campaign light” or that next time I will need to raise money to be able to better get my message out to Congressional District (“CD”) 2 voters. However, I do not feel that my campaign has lacked effort. Rather, […]

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Stuck in the Muck

Mirror Pond’s owners ask DEQ to step in against the city
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

A local investor group, Mirror Pond Solutions, is calling for the City of Bend to take more action to address the problem of sediment buildup in Mirror Pond. The City of Bend is calling into question the methods by which that group is basing its claims. On July 29, Jason Conger, attorney for Mirror Pond […]

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How to Handle the Housing Crisis?

As a UGB proposal is approved by the City Council, Bend 2030 works toward solutions on other parts of the home front
Jaclyn Brandt

In 2014, Bend 2030 sent out a survey asking locals to weigh in about housing. They received 600 responses from people of all walks of life—many who have had difficulty finding housing. A Sampling of Responses: “My family had to find a new home this past April due to our landlords deciding to sell the […]

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Mysterious Bikelane Art

Been wondering about the artistic stencils on Riverfront Boulevard? Us, too. All we know is, it’s not the city.
Danielle Meyers

Bikers, walkers and other active commuters may have noticed the varied road stencils marking bike lanes in Bend. Some of those stencils feature cyclists with a funky hat or other accoutrements. Most of the stencils are funded by the City of Bend’s street department Right of Way—that is, except the ones marking Riverfront Boulevard. When […]

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Side Notes 8/24-8/31

Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Amendment Moves Forward After a series of public meetings, on Thursday, Aug. 25, the City of Bend will move forward with its adoption of the long-overdue Bend Urban Growth Boundary Remand. Public testimony on the issue ended Aug. 18. The final plan would expand the City of Bend by a proposed […]

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Climate Change Discussion Gets Heated

Bend City Council to continue fine-tuning climate action plan
Brian Jennings

At last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Clinton asked his fellow council members, “Do you think city government facilities and operations should have a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?” They all said yes. Then he asked, “Do you think the community, at large, should have a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission?” The […]

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Bend’s Growth Rate: Scary or Sustainable?

Experts weigh in on how much is too much, too little, and just right
Christian Trejbal

Bend feels like it is bursting at the seams this summer with crowds filling the streets, trails, restaurants and shops. A record-breaking summer tourism season is partly the cause, but the fact is that more people move here every day to make our fair city their new home. The slump that followed the Great Recession […]

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