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.
FEB 26 – MARCH 1 | 2026 AT PREMIER PICKLEBALL CLUB IN REMOND, OR REGISTER BEFORE JAN. 1 FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING This four day tournament, presented by Lithia Motors, invites the community to come together for
Interior Department rolls out one dollar, one tree holiday savings on public lands: For the 2025–2026 winter holiday period, the cost is $1 per Christmas Tree or cord of firewood for all BLM office areas through Jan. 31, 2026. ‘Tis
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in both November and December. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.5% in November and 4.4% in December. In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 2,200 jobs, following a gain
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is releasing a new vlog highlighting simple steps people can take to test for radon during National Radon Action Month this January. OHA’s Radon Awareness Vlog, or video blog, is intended to help people in Oregon learn how to protect their families. The vlog shares information
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to register for Oregon State University – Cascades’ fourth annual golf-putting tournament on May 15. The tournament will start at 9 a.m. on the 18-hole putting course at Eagle Crest
