In the midst of all the left-right bickering over new restrictions on voting, I’d like to suggest cutting the Gordian knot through a simple li… Read more
Bend faces many difficulties, from increasing homelessness driven by unattainable housing p… Read more
A large percentage (43%) of Oregonians do not believe they can make their community a better… Read more
COVID-19 has shed light on the importance of making sure that patients have access to the he… Read more
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If the oil majors are diversifying in a transition from fossil fuels to renewable power, the… Read more
Question of the week
Do you agree with the US Forest Service permitting system for using the wilderness?
Overnight users will be required to have permits everywhere in Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas. Day use permits will be required at 19 of the 79 trails in those areas.
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The future of business travel is shaping up to be one of the big unanswered questions of the… Read more
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The pandemic has impacted all of us. At worst, Oregonians have experienced the death of love… Read more
They say you should never presume how a U.S. Supreme Court case is going to turn out based o… Read more
“Once you put capital money to work, jobs are created.” Read more
Physicians go into health care with the goal to help people. Ambulatory surgery centers, or … Read more
When Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani became fixtures on right-wing media with their outlandi… Read more
A day after Gonzaga and UCLA won their Elite Eight contests and joined Baylor and Houston in… Read more
As the Oregon Legislature explores the continued transformation of our state’s energy infras… Read more
When it comes to prescription drugs, there are some fundamental truths we can’t deny: There’… Read more
One of the pillars of the U.S. economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to crack. Read more
Parking in Bend has evolved over the last fifteen years and for many residents, not in a goo… Read more
Among the many indignities endured by Ramona Quimby is a midyear progress report sent home b… Read more
After Monday’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, Congress is once again considering federa… Read more
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Society views progress through growth, but we are reaching the planetary boundaries of our e… Read more
Remember last year’s kerfuffle over whether providers of business interruption insurance wou… Read more
In statehouses across the country, Republicans have introduced, filed or passed more than 25… Read more
In their March 16 column (“Should Oregon have tighter regulations for raising mink?”), the e… Read more
Mr. Larson raises a number of issues in his email regarding the review process specific to t… Read more
Bend has an historic and unique opportunity to protect an area on the Deschutes River, like … Read more
There is light at the end of the tunnel with vaccination ramping up and infection rates drop… Read more
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The Bulletin recently ran a column titled “Central Oregon Crossroads: Are we moving fast eno… Read more
I would like to expand on and reinforce Valarie Anderson’s heartfelt perspective in her Marc… Read more
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In the past year, many of us were confronted with the harsh reality of the daily dangers, ag… Read more
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It’s nearly that time of year again when Americans reset their clocks one hour ahead, grumbl… Read more
It’s the beginning of a month, which means it’s time for Rich Belzer’s guest column. While o… Read more
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Editor’s note: The following is part of an ongoing, twice a month series of columns regardin… Read more
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The Oregon Values & Voices project will pair unbiased research with independent reportin… Read more
We read with dismay the March 3 guest column by Allan Bruckner. While we respect the former … Read more
A year into the pandemic, it’s no secret which companies have been the big winners. Netflix … Read more
Back in 1994, I accepted a position with a high-tech networking company as its vice presiden… Read more
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Urban Oregonians are nearly twice as likely than rural residents to say Oregon is headed in … Read more
Google and Facebook make a lot of noise about how their main services are free to use. And i… Read more
Good immigration and asylum policy is hard. There are many perspectives, so much misinformat… Read more
The Bend Chamber of Commerce sponsored a discussion on Feb. 11 with new city Councilors Rita… Read more
A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump struck down the federal government’s mor… Read more
Whether it’s the Zoom Effect or the curse of being a region known for its unsurpassed livabi… Read more
As the nation watched the replay of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on our nation’s Capitol, we can… Read more
Early into 2021, the federal government is off to a roaring start on climate change. Democra… Read more
This month is Black History Month. I’ve been listening to different people on TV talking abo… Read more
At the core of dentistry is a desire to take care of people — a role that has become all the… Read more
I am writing in response to the column by City Councilor Melanie Kebler calling for “parking… Read more
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The publication, Livestock’s Long Shadow, shows how rapidly growing populations and incomes … Read more
“No one is safe until everyone is,” the United Nations has cautioned about the COVID-19 pand… Read more
Senior citizens across the country have been wrestling with computer systems to sign up for … Read more
I wouldn’t want to work at a social media company right now. With the spotlight on insurrect… Read more
In the middle of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, House Speaker Nancy Pelo… Read more
The Japanese Olympic Committee was discussing steps for bringing more women onto boards in s… Read more
For those who have been missing the opportunity to check out first-run movie releases on the… Read more
It's been about a year since the early coronavirus alarms were raised, and despite a decline… Read more
Let’s talk about how parking reform can help create a sustainable future for Bend. Our city … Read more
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I am a 1971 graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law. I passed the Oregon bar exa… Read more
In almost two decades working in nursing homes, I’ve never been through a time as dire as la… Read more
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Bend should study how other cities deal with “missing middle” housing: homes middle-class wa… Read more
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Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are out of sight and out of mind. This public service message review… Read more
Arbitrary river units. Read more
In 1999 when I was a state senator, I introduced a bill to allow COCC to award four-year deg… Read more
To be clear, nothing that’s “wrong” with Madras is distinct to Madras. The causes of the pol… Read more
What now for the Republican Party? For four years, the Trump Administration piled up an incr… Read more
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Super Bowl Sunday is nigh upon us, and one can sense the anticipation for a competitive game… Read more
Since the start of the pandemic, official reports to child protection agencies have declined… Read more
