Listen: Oregon's Amazing Vote-By-Mail Elections with Nancy Blankenship 🎧

Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship traces the history of Oregon's "motor voter" law and mail-in ballot system, and makes some recommendations to help voters make sure their ballot is counted in this year's historic election

by Laurel Brauns | Oct 9, 2020

Listen: Protecting Bend From Megafires with County Forester Ed Keith 🎧

In the aftermath of last week’s mass destruction, we take a deep dive into the history of wildfire and forest management in Central Oregon, with local forestry expert Ed Keith.

by Laurel Brauns | Sep 20, 2020

Sue Anderson

Reflections on Naturalist Jim Anderson 3

by Aaron Switzer | Aug 26, 2020

Source Weekly - Shannon Corey

Former Bend Mayor: Jeff Eager on Local Government 🎧 [with podcast]

Jeff Eager, author of the "Bend Business Roundup," shares his views on lockdowns, protests, public health and polarization

by Laurel Brauns | Jul 3, 2020

Bend Source

Mental Health Crisis Intervention 🎧 [with podcast]

Holly Harris is the crisis services manager for Deschutes County. She talks about the new stabilization center, decriminalizing mental illness and police officers in schools

by Laurel Brauns | Jun 25, 2020