Bend, Ore – By a nearly 2-1 margin, Bend voters said no to a 5-cent per gallon gas tax Tuesday. More votes have yet to be counted, but as of Tuesday night 63% voted no to the proposed tax, to 37% yes.
58.2% of the registered voters in Bend turned in their ballots.
Funds for the tax would have gone to the backlog of street maintenance and repair. Both sides spent thousands of dollars in radio and television ads throughout the election.
Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central
The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our 42nd Annual Chili Feed and Raffle event November 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. Admission to the museum is free
Deschutes County 9-1-1 congratulates two of its team members who recently received top honors from the Oregon chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and the National Emergency Number Association (APCO-NENA). 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trinity Diggs
Bend Park and Recreation District won three awards at the Oregon Recreation and Parks Association annual conference earlier this month. Innovation Award The recently completed Miller’s Landing renovation project was selected for the 2025 Innovation Award. The
The 4th Annual Winter Traditions hosted by The La Pine Senior Activity Center is November 15 & 16, 2025 at 16450 Victory Way in La Pine. Hours are Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. The event is a
