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Listen: Bend Don’t Break with Russ Grayson, City of Bend COO and Asst City Manager 🎧

Talking barriers to development, staffing shortages, Oregon land use policy and more
by The Source Staff

Bend is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States—yet people here often wonder why certain developments take so long to get off the ground, or why a project not favored by the public got off the ground anyway. In this podcast, Russ Grayson of the City of Bend discusses Oregon’s land use policy, […]

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Listen: Eliza Wilson of the Homeless Leadership Coalition 🎧

A talk about addressing homelessness from someone who’s experienced it
by The Source Staff

Finding solutions for the unhoused is a hot topic in Bend and elsewhere, as housing gets more expensive and income inequality continues to grow. In Central Oregon, the Homeless Leadership Coalition is at the forefront of the effort to find solutions and to support those experiencing homelessness. In this podcast, Eliza Wilson, a member of […]

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Out of Reach

Affordable housing isn’t a niche market anymore
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Out of touch: Federal market rental rates Have you seen a one-bedroom apartment in Bend going for $733? What about a two-bedroom apartment for $857? “Show me where you can find me one of those,” says Jeanine Soelek, “because they don’t exist.” Soelek has been searching for a permanent place to live for over a […]

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On the Frontline

Finding housing is tough enough, but with mental illness it can be impossible
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Often times, when tackling a tough subject, such as an illness or a tragedy, you might get a glimmer of hope at the end. A lesson learned. A silver lining. But if you’re looking for a happily ever after here, don’t hold your breath. Deschutes County sits in in a crippling mental health and housing […]

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Connecting the Disconnect, Homeless Voices

Stories from the Central Oregon Homeless Population
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Last week, the Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC) held a Point-In-Time Count throughout Oregon to survey those who are homeless. A complex issue, the definition of homelessness encompasses those who have no permanent housing, whether sheltered or unsheltered—sleeping on streets, living out of cars, motels and campsites. The annual effort is twofold: to gather data to […]

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