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RIP, ‘Pee Tunnel.’ Do You Really Want to Fight to Keep It?

The Franklin tunnel is an eyesore, and we’re having a hard time understanding why people would be so opposed to improving it.
by The Source Editorial Board

Whether you’re walking, rolling or driving, there’s not much to love about Bend’s Franklin Avenue tunnel. It’s used as a public restroom, is unsafe and when it rains, it turns into a flooded disaster. A number of years ago, hopeful volunteers painted the walls inside the tunnel to make the area more cheerful. Attempting to […]

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Empire Work Continues

New roundabout opens, more changes coming
Hilary Corrigan

Road construction on Bend’s east side continues in an effort to relieve congestion at key intersections, improve safety and help drivers cross the city more easily. Early this month, the city officially opened a new roundabout at Empire Avenue and Purcell Boulevard, capping the first phase of the Empire Corridor Improvements project that started in […]

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Game of Groans

Locals, get ready for another summer of sun, fun…& roadblocks?
Chris Miller

Locals, these pages are for you. As the summer—and summer events—season kicks into high gear navigating Central Oregon becomes like a high-stakes game of “Life” mixed with “Sorry!” Here’s some info you might want to know, delivered with a little local humor. (Look for this week’s print edition to play this in real life!) So […]

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Don’t Like Getting Stuck in Traffic?

Avoid these spots July 9-15
Chris Miller

Here’s a friendly list of spots to avoid if you’re driving around Bend the week of July 9-15. Summer Fest runs July 13-15 in Old Downtown Bend and will close the following streets: Friday, July 13. Minnesota Ave. between Bond and Lava Rd. Oregon Ave. between Wall St. and Bond St. Saturday, July 14 to […]

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More Construction on NW 14th Street

Drivers should expect headaches in the area all summer
Chris Miller

Drivers who need to use NW 14th Street between Galveston and Newport this summer should consider alternate routes. The City of Bend is holding an open house for the public to discuss upcoming work on the 14th Street corridor between the Galveston Avenue roundabout and the Newport Avenue roundabout from 5 to 6:30pm on Tuesday, […]

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Side Notes 10/5-10/12

Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Eastside Coalition Pushes for 27th Street Path A coalition of neighborhood associations representing the Old Farm District, Larkspur and Mountain View neighborhoods are asking the city to address bike and pedestrian safety along 27th Street. A project is currently underway to lay new sewer lines under 27th Street between Highway 20 and Reed Market Road. […]

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