Bend’s growth is inevitable. Draft projections from Portland State University predict that the city’s population will surpass 130,000 in 20 years. With this in mind, in what way the city grows is both a subject of deep concern and an opportunity for the community to help shape the future. The inaugural Bend Livability Project is […]
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Side Notes 4/13-4/20
Bend 2030 Invites Community to “Envision OSU – Cascades” Bend 2030 is holding four workshops in April at local pubs and restaurants to give the community a chance to help shape the new campus of Oregon State University – Cascades. A report will be shared with OSU-Cascades following the workshops later this spring, with community […]
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Side Notes 1/6-1/13
On Jan. 2, armed men and women took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, according to a statement from the Oregon State Police. No employees were on site when the refuge was broken into, according to an update released by the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The Guardian and the Associated Press reported […]
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Best Waste of Public Process
Mirror Pond
If we were to ask Franciscan friar and philosopher William of Ockham for advice (as in “Ockham’s razor”), he’d probably tell us the simplest solution, the one that relies on the fewest assumptions, is best. In this case, that would probably be taking out the failing Newport Dam and letting Pacific Power pay to restore […]
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Groundhog Day
In the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays a TV weatherman forced to relive the same day. Although perhaps remembered as a belly-laugh concept and romantic comedy, in fact, the film is a nihilist exploration about a stubborn inability to change, adopt, and move forward as Murray’s character struggles to extract himself from the […]
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Side Notes 7/22-7/29
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Monday, July 27, to adopt sage-grouse management rules that would cement what are now mere recommendations. The proposal would require developments such as aggregate mining, wind, solar, and geothermal energy plants to engage in mitigation efforts. New rules are also being proposed by the Oregon Land Conservation […]
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Letters 6/23-6/30
IN REPLY TO “OSU-CASCADES PLANS TO BREAK GROUND” (6/18) If it is the responsibility of elected officials and those who would influence public opinion to ensure judicious disbursement of public funds then how do we explain siting of the new OSU-Cascades on Bend’s west side when more and better land can be purchased for much […]
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OSU-Cascades plans to break ground on 10-acre campus by month’s end
OSU-Cascades announced today that it plans to begin construction on the contested 10-acre westside campus once it receives the necessary permits from the City. Officials say they anticipate getting permits for construction activities such as excavation and tree removal during the last week of June. Though citizen-led opposition group Truth in Site has indicated it plans […]
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Art Watch 6/18-6/24
Nacho Ordinary Art Event
How do we communicate when words fail us? If you’re Icelandic band Sigur Rós, you create your own language, called Vonlenska or “Hopelandic.” If you’re OSU-Cascades Masters in Fine Arts students you get a little meta with, and create collaborative, site-specific art inspired by Sigur Rós’ “Ágætis byrjun,” a dreamy, expansive soundscape with a deep […]
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Letters 6/9-6/16
BEND: BEER, BRATS, AND BACKS-TO-THE-BAND I’m trying to brace myself for another active summer of live music events. Not easy here. So I’ll start by expressing my admiration for the local bands here that are making a concerted effort at demonstrating real talent, in spite of the Bend vibe. Coyote Willow, Honey Don’t, Burning Moonlight, Moon […]