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A few years ago, the members of Blackstrap Bluegrass pulled together a detailed history of their Bend-based string band. At the beginning of the second sentence, it makes a disclaimer:
Bend residents could see a new mobility hub downtown as soon as this summer, according to representatives from Cascade East Transit.
An amendment introduced to the Oregon legislature on Thursday would create a misdemeanor charge for people who use illicit drugs on public transit and aims to connect offenders to addiction treatment.
Traveling to Mt. Bachelor ski area can sometimes be a hassle for hikers and cyclists who bring their cars up to the summer trails and can't easily find parking.
Commute Options launches new vanpool program; subsidy offered for new riders BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A new vanpool program is available for commuters across Deschutes County. It's meant to help groups of five or more workers who share a similar commute and schedule. “We basically form up a group that is coming from the same area around the same time and even during COVID -- a cohort that is already working together,” said Kim Curley, community engagement coordinator for Commute Options. Each rider pays a set fee per month, which covers gas, insurance and repairs. The price depends on the num...