Sen. Wyden talks natural resources at year’s first town hall By Erin Rook, Source Weekly If the questions fielded by Sen. Ron Wyden last Friday are any… Read more “The Forest for the Trees”
Category: News
Councilor Doug Knight Vies for the Mayoral Gavel
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly When the new City Council meets for the first time on Wednesday, it’s short agenda includes electing a mayor and mayor pro-tem.… Read more “Councilor Doug Knight Vies for the Mayoral Gavel”
Bills, Bills, Bills: Meet the woman who holds the City’s purse strings
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly When Sharon Wojda first joined the City of Bend’s finance department more than a decade ago, Facebook was just being born, President… Read more “Bills, Bills, Bills: Meet the woman who holds the City’s purse strings”
A Voice for Central Oregon
Labor representative Yaju Dharmarajah joins Oregon Civil Rights Council By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian last week announced the appointment of Bend’s own Yaju… Read more “A Voice for Central Oregon”
Far From Ferguson
Bend responds to national conversation on race and police force By Erin Rook, Source Weekly From the signs carried by marchers to the name of the event,… Read more “Far From Ferguson”
Let it Flow: Federal judge pulls the plug on Bridge Creek pipeline lawsuit
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly For the past year and a half, the now $30-$34 million Bridge Creek pipeline project has lain in wait, its completion stalled… Read more “Let it Flow: Federal judge pulls the plug on Bridge Creek pipeline lawsuit”
The Rocky Road to City Council
Casey Roats knocks down major election hurdle, but a lawsuit still looms By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Casey Roats’ path to City Council reached another milestone Monday… Read more “The Rocky Road to City Council”
Judge and Jury: City Council prepares to weigh Casey Roats’ qualifications
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly On December 1, City Council will hold a special session to deliberate and decide on the question whether councilor-elect Casey Roats is qualified to… Read more “Judge and Jury: City Council prepares to weigh Casey Roats’ qualifications”
To Reside, or Not to Reside
Casey Roats’ attorney claims opponent is the one with residency issues By Erin Rook, Source Weekly A City Council race that started on high ground, talking about… Read more “To Reside, or Not to Reside”
Follow the Money
Local PACs, businesses, and individuals show candidate support with cash By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As the saying goes, “Money talks.” But what do the campaign contributions… Read more “Follow the Money”
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