A chance to vote on changing Bend’s government may be coming

You may have a chance to vote on changing the City of Bend’s government structure.

City Council members are discussing proposed changes that would allow all Bend voters to choose a mayor and two council members.

Four other council members would be elected by just the people who live within four wards.

The measure that would make the changes could be on a May ballot.

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Prescribed Burn Planned Southeast of Bend

The Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District starting Monday and will continue ignitions through the week if conditions favorable. Firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burning operations on the

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NeighborImpact Supports Local TSA Workers

NeighborImpact responded with more than $5,000 in gift cards to help local TSA officers and their families keep groceries on the table and everyday essentials within reach while pay remains disrupted. At Redmond Municipal Airport, a partial