Election 2022: Endorsements

To no one’s surprise, I’m sure, the Hack Bend election endorsements are back for the 2022 midterm election. Right now it’s more important than ever that you get out to vote, and if you’re struggling with how to vote, hopefully these endorsements will give you a nudge. These are relevant … Continue reading

Deschutes County is NOT ready for Phase Two re-opening

This will probably ruffle some feathers and rub some people the wrong way, but with Deschutes County applying for Phase Two re-opening from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown this week, I just have to say that I do not believe the County should be opening. In fact, I don’t believe Deschutes … Continue reading

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meetings

I posted the other day about the Bend City Council meeting minutesĀ and following along with the City government business. Well, Deschutes County also posts the schedules and agenda of the Board of County Commissioners online on a public portal. The meetings are open to the public and are also live … Continue reading

Deschutes County celebrates a century this year

This year Deschutes County celebrates its centennial! The County was formed back in 1916 (the same year the two big sawmills opened on the river and statewide prohibition took effect) out of the western part of Crook County, the last of Oregon’s counties to be established. So all year long … Continue reading