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Read more about the article Bend’s Camping Code Enforcement Yields Positive Results, City Seeks Further Improvements
Bend’s Camping Code Enforcement Yields Positive Results, City Seeks Further Improvements

Bend’s Camping Code Enforcement Yields Positive Results, City Seeks Further Improvements

Eight months into the enforcement of Bend's updated camping code, city officials, including City Manager Eric King, report successful outcomes in curbing unsanctioned camping and preventing the rise of large,…

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Read more about the article Redmond City Council approves a number of measures to address the houseless and homeless
Redmond City Council approves a number of measures to address the houseless and homeless

Redmond City Council approves a number of measures to address the houseless and homeless

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Redmond City Council met Tuesday evening with a number of key issues on the agenda, several focusing on the houseless and homeless. Action items to…

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Read more about the article State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders
State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders

State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders

A state lawmaker who represents Bend says her proposed electric bike legislation will be called "Trenton's Law" to memorialize the tragic death of 15-year-old Trenton Burger. Burger was killed in…

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Read more about the article Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs
Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs

Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Thursday evening, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will host a public hearing on proposed amendments to County Code that would allow property owners in rural…

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Read more about the article Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review
Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review

Deschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County Solid Waste will host an informational open house on the solid waste management facility siting process on Monday, Sept. 11, between 5:30 and 7…

Continue ReadingDeschutes County sets Sept. 11 open house on landfill siting process; two finalist sites east of Bend under review
Read more about the article Deschutes County Objects to State’s Proposed Sites for Homeless Camps
Deschutes County Objects to State’s Proposed Sites for Homeless Camps

Deschutes County Objects to State’s Proposed Sites for Homeless Camps

video by @NewsChannel21Deschutes County in Oregon is currently looking for suitable locations for regulated homeless camps as part of their new camping code. Originally, they planned to find a location…

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Read more about the article Attorneys for Bend homeless notify city of planned lawsuit challenging legality of camping code
Attorneys for Bend homeless notify city of planned lawsuit challenging legality of camping code

Attorneys for Bend homeless notify city of planned lawsuit challenging legality of camping code

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The city of Bend won a judge's legal backing Monday for its plans to clear the Hunnell Road homeless encampment, but the city has been notified…

Continue ReadingAttorneys for Bend homeless notify city of planned lawsuit challenging legality of camping code
Read more about the article Hunnell Road homeless encampment residents take city of Bend to court to block Monday’s planned sweep, closure – News…
Hunnell Road homeless encampment residents take city of Bend to court to block Monday’s planned sweep, closure – News…

Hunnell Road homeless encampment residents take city of Bend to court to block Monday’s planned sweep, closure – News…

Homeless say city has failed to provide 'reasonable accommodation' - and some may die if forced to move BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Three homeless residents of Hunnell and Clausen roads…

Continue ReadingHunnell Road homeless encampment residents take city of Bend to court to block Monday’s planned sweep, closure – News…
Read more about the article ‘I don’t know if I’m going to jail Monday’: Many Hunnell Road residents say they won’t leave, despite sweep – NewsBreak
‘I don’t know if I’m going to jail Monday’: Many Hunnell Road residents say they won’t leave, despite sweep – NewsBreak

‘I don’t know if I’m going to jail Monday’: Many Hunnell Road residents say they won’t leave, despite sweep – NewsBreak

City says those who refuse to leave could receive trespass notice, be removed BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- City officials were out on Hunnell Road Thursday morning, zip-tying eviction notices to…

Continue Reading‘I don’t know if I’m going to jail Monday’: Many Hunnell Road residents say they won’t leave, despite sweep – NewsBreak