In Response to, “Powering the Dredge” on 12/13 The so-called “process” referred to by Mr. Fuller reached its culmination during the March 18, 2015, Bend City Council meeting. The crowd overflowed into the lobby, and at least 75 percent of those offering public testimony DISAGREED with the “alternative vision,” which would have used up $5 […]
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Powering the Dredge
The latest proposal to fund Mirror Pond dredging includes increasing franchise fees for Pacific Power
Leaders in Bend are looking at a new way to fund the dredging of Mirror Pond: Increasing franchise fees for the utility that owns Newport Dam. The proposal, which became more of a reality following last week’s meetings with PacifiCorp—which owns Pacific Power—would see the City of Bend contributing $300,000 to dredging, with Bend Park […]
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Pageantry on the Deschutes
An upcoming talk brings back memories of the Bend Water Pageant
Those who grew up in Bend may have fond memories of spending the 4th of July at Mirror Pond, watching colorful floats parade down the river. The first Bend Water Pageant was held in 1933, an effort by the Bend Chamber of Commerce. By the peak of the event’s popularity in 1940, Bend’s population exploded […]
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Newport Avenue Dam Has Sprung a Leak
If you’ve noticed low water levels in Mirror Pond, that’s what it’s about
Pacific Power announced Monday it’s planning to repair a small leak in the Newport Avenue Dam some time in early November. On Oct. 10, a plant operator discovered more water than normal passing through an outlet that was once used to regulate river flow, according to a press release from Pacific Power. The power company, […]
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Endorsement: Bend Mayor
Vote Sally Russell
UPDATED: This version has been edited as of Oct. 19. Six people are in the race for Bend’s directly elected mayor. Charles Baer is a local activist who’s added some colorful dialogue in this race. Brian Douglass is a disabilities advocate who believes strongly in a ward system—something we also support in the interest of […]
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Vote Gena Goodman-Campbell for Bend City Council pos. 5
Three candidates are running for Bend City Council position 5. Victor Johnson is a local music teacher running as an advocate for the arts and music community in Bend. Andrew Davis is the director of student and campus life at Central Oregon Community College. Gena Goodman-Campbell is the public lands coordinator at the Oregon Natural […]
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Letters to the Editor
Mirror Pond I am extremely disheartened at the current lack of public involvement regarding the future of Mirror Pond. According to the city’s memo on Mirror Pond Key Facts, community input was given almost 10 years ago and the results were as follows: “Community input indicated an even division between those who preferred the river […]
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Letters to the Editor
Haters To the ignoramus in the genitalia-compensating truck at the NE3rd/Greenwood light: Your yelling “Go back to Portland” at a bicyclist making a legal left turn among cars illustrates your poor social skills on so many levels! Having to loudly transfer thought to mouth? Having to interrupt someone who is trying to stay alive among […]
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Letters to the Editor
Jamie McLeod-Skinner I was glad to learn that the Independent Party of Oregon endorsed Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner, for U.S. Congress. Now I hope Independents — and unaffiliateds — will actually turn out and vote for McLeod-Skinner and not sit out the election. Voter turnout is extremely important in this election. If you are not planning […]
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Letters to the Editor
Mirror Pond, in response to Bill Moseley running for mayor
Mirror Pond Yes Mr. Taylor, Mirror Pond has been “an iconic piece of property in Central Oregon for many years” (Source Opinion 6/14/18), and that is one of its biggest negative features. It was a choice recreational environment back when ladies in long, puffy dresses holding parasols picnicked with bow-tie clad gentlemen in bowler hats. […]
