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”
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Nathan Boddie: The friendly neighborhood doctor and endurance junkie
Before he was a doctor, Nathan Boddie was a ski patroller, volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in Montana. It was his experience as an EMT… Read more “Nathan Boddie: The friendly neighborhood doctor and endurance junkie”
Casey Roats: The next-generation working class conservative
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As anyone who followed his campaign likely knows, Casey Roats has deep roots in the local community. As we sit in the… Read more “Casey Roats: The next-generation working class conservative”
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”
The Other Side of the Fence: As Bend grows, neighborhood tensions rise
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly At the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, local residents once again lined up to offer testimony on vacation rentals. It has been… Read more “The Other Side of the Fence: As Bend grows, neighborhood tensions rise”
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”
Instead of Amazon.com, try Cosmic Depot
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Tucked away down a winding path just off Third Street, Cosmic Depot looks like the home of the friendly neighborhood witch. A black cat… Read more “Instead of Amazon.com, try Cosmic Depot”
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”