The Century Drive roundabout next to the new Oregon State University Cascades campus is one of the most-used in the city of Bend—and with the fall opening of the school, that means even more traffic in the area. As the student population grows to between 3,000 and 5,000 by 2025, there will likely be even […]
Oregon State University Cascades
City Council Takes on Vacation Rentals and OSU Appeal, Hears Accessibility Concerns
Vacation rentals dominated last night’s Bend City Council meeting, with comments from community members and discussion from city councilors spanning hours over the course of the work session and meeting. During the work session, City staff presented three options to address growing concerns over the number of vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods, particularly in Bend’s […]
Just Get on the Bus, Gus!
Jeff Monson, Executive Director for Commute Options, has a vision for Oregon State University’s soon to be expanded Cascades Campus: A student approaches campus from a winding trail, hops off her bicycle and locks it up at a covered rack. She is joined by classmates who have walked from their dorms or neighborhood apartments, and […]

