Central Oregon’s hidden child sex trafficking problem By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As tourists flock to Central Oregon for summer adventure, a more sinister migration is happening… Read more “Underage and Underground”
Category: News
Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Mark Capell announced today that he will run for a third term on the Bend City Council. He was first elected to council in… Read more “Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term”
Out of the Closet, Into the Park: Bend celebrates 10th annual LGBT Pride
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly In 2005, about a dozen people gathered at McKay Park for the first ever LGBT Pride celebration in Bend. It was a… Read more “Out of the Closet, Into the Park: Bend celebrates 10th annual LGBT Pride”
Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jodie Barram says she’s building connections to bring jobs
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Jodie Barram has no illusions about what government can do. She says she knows the power of public office is in the strength… Read more “Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Jodie Barram says she’s building connections to bring jobs”
What in the World: It’s Getting Hot in Here…
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Remember how we were totally relieved yesterday that Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, the Sudancese woman once sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her… Read more “What in the World: It’s Getting Hot in Here…”
What in the World: Greenhouse Gasses, Sudan, Detroit, Dov Charney and an Owl Video
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The U.S. Supreme Court has released decisions in three cases, including Utility Air Regulatory Group v. EPA, in which it ruled that, while… Read more “What in the World: Greenhouse Gasses, Sudan, Detroit, Dov Charney and an Owl Video”
City Appoints Bend Police Chief Jim Porter to Permanent Position
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly City Manager Eric King announced today that he appointed interim Police Chief Jim Porter to a permanent position as head of the Bend… Read more “City Appoints Bend Police Chief Jim Porter to Permanent Position”
Pregaming for the Town-Gown Showdown: Opposing sides in OSU land use debate reveal their colors
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Crossing guards stationed outside the Bend Police and Municipal Court building assisted a slow but steady stream of visitors as they made… Read more “Pregaming for the Town-Gown Showdown: Opposing sides in OSU land use debate reveal their colors”
To Catch a Fire Starter
Investigation into Two Bulls Fire raises arson suspicions By Erin Rook, Source Weekly From the second story porch of their home on Tumalo Reservoir Road, Veronica and… Read more “To Catch a Fire Starter”
City Water and Sewer Rates Will Increase in October
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly City Council voted 4-3 tonight to increase water and sewer rates by 5 and 9 percent effective October 1. The rates were anticipated to… Read more “City Water and Sewer Rates Will Increase in October”
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