Most old-time logging photos show two loggers standing on either end of some massive redwood, ponderosa pine, or Douglas-fir with a huge notch they’ve sawn into the base of the tree, before continuing the job of felling the old-growth monster. What they rarely show, is the guy back in the shop with a 12- or […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
The cost of Bend’s planned Hawthorne Overcrossing bridge has jumped by $5 million, throwing a wrench into the City of Bend’s timeline and design plans for the project. The City reports that the Oregon Department of Transportation recently informed them of the cost hike. ODOT is managing the design and construction due to federal funding […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
On Monday, Sept. 29, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners discussed using Missoula County, Montana’s model approach for drawing up a new commissioner district map and possibly changing how commissioners get elected. The Deschutes County District Mapping Advisory Committee is also meeting weekly to work on map proposal ideas. The map proposals, developed by […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
Overview: One year into Bend’s “quick build” redesign of Greenwood Avenue, city data shows improved bike and pedestrian use, but residents overwhelmingly oppose the changes, citing traffic delays, congestion, and safety concerns. Despite mixed results, city leaders remain divided on whether to move forward with permanent infrastructure or revisit the design entirely. One year into […]| The Source - Bend, Oregon
