A good reminder that solving the housing crisis isn't just about increasing supply, but also about fixing the system that is sucking us dry like big fat ticks. youtu.be/2U9kSz1pFhs?...

Every night for the last five years, my kids have gone to sleep with The History of Rome by @mikeduncan.bsky.social. Best moment: my 10-year-old got revenge on her older sister recently and declared, "THIS IS WHAT THE SENATE SENDS YOU!" Thanks for the memories, Mike.

How the fuck do I get all these people in leadership to start saying in public all the progressive shit they post online? Are they all bipolar?

Our reality is that cars are essential for functioning in our society. What happens when we can no longer afford cars? youtu.be/xE5NnZm9OpU?...

Bend already has a handful of electric garbage trucks, Redmond has some on the way! #bendoregon electrek.co/2025/11/19/m...

One of the most significant problems we will face in our rural community is this: how to prepare for a post-insurance future that is already emerging. What's clear is that we cannot expect a taxpayer-funded option to appear. #deschutescounty youtu.be/56gqlO6eKOE?...

The lesson here is that people cannot take words and promises at face value. Elected officials need to get their gloves on, hold their breath, and peel back the layer no one else wants to, even if it makes them puke.

Even someone half paying attention to our public transit system would quickly realize that something was off. They are going to be charging fares soon for worse service. I'm down to pay bus fares as long as it means better service. bendbulletin.com/2025/10/18/c... #deschutescounty #PublicTransit

As a voter, you should ask yourself two important questions about political candidates: - Do they have a concrete policy, or are they simply asking you to "trust me"? - Do they have a proven track record, or are they only reaching out because they want something? bendbulletin.com/2025/10/17/g...

The situation in Central Oregon is worsening. Bend alone needs 15,700 more homes in 8 years to keep up, and the way it currently stands, I do not see that ever happening. Until we make a fundamental shift in, it will continue to worsen. #deschutescounty #election2026 www.opb.org/article/2025...

It's time to remember the people we've seen forced out of their homes because of the high cost of living here. This Monday, the 6th, at 6pm, at Bevel Brewing. Let's pour one out for those who have been forced to move away. #yimby #bendoregon

Local media needs your help! The staff at The Bulletin are in contract negotiations with the out of state owners who are trying to make them sign on to worse working conditions. Flight!

Tough medicine to kick off the housing conference. "We are marching toward an uninsurable future." -Dave Jones "There will be huge areas of the US where you will be unable to get a mortgage due to lack of insurance." -Heather Clark #yimby #deschutescounty #yimbytown2025

$30,000 a summer for a death sentence at age 25 and crippling medical debt for the family. This is unsustainable. We must ask ourselves, are we willing to sentence our children to this? #wildlandfirefighter #deschutescounty www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...

Service industry workers are paid minimum wage plus tips and deal with angry and irrational people daily. Cliff Bentz is paid $174k a year and can't be bothered. When was our last town hall with members of the Deschutes County Commission? ktvz.com/news/2025/09... #townhall #deschutescounty

Literally the easiest thing to get active locally as a registered #Democrat in Deschutes County is to sign up as a PCP. One hour of work a year and you can choose who gets the party endorsement. #deschutescounty deschutesdemocrats.org/pcp/

Who knew ocean spiders could be so delicious? #juneau #kingcrab

Proud to announce the future launch of the Central Oregon Tool Library! We found a home at the Bend-Redmond Habitat ReStore and are opening for business September 5th. Check out www.cotool.org to sign up for updates, find out more, or support this awesome project. #centraloregon #bend #toollibrary

I would love to see a copy of this business's agreement with the City of Bend. Specifically, I want to see what sort of language around the ADA exists. I am seeing these in sidewalks and curb cuts all over town. #ada #bendoregon

My name is John Heylin, and I’m running for Deschutes County Commission, Position #1. It is time to have leadership that listens to all of Deschutes County and actively addresses the problems we face. We need a Commission that leads with action, not excuses. www.voteheylin.com

Central Oregon deserves better transit than what current CET leadership is providing. When will the COIC Board take action to fix this mess?

What do you do when you have a cheap worker shortage? Arrest the poor, throw them in private prisons, and let the companies that run them farm them out for $$$.

Big news coming August 4th. I can't wait to share what me and a BUNCH of others having been working on in our spare time. Central Oregon is about to get an upgrade 😁 #local #centraloregon

Don't take democracy for granted. It requires constant work, constant refinement, and vigilance. Even taking just 5 minutes to write a letter to the editor is civic action. When the default action for many is to do nothing, any action becomes meaningful.

This is not the future I want for my kids. This is not the future I want for anyone's kids. This is not an America I can accept. youtu.be/6BuxaVdv7po?...

Yes!

Love it! www.opb.org/article/2025...

Info on the next Engage #Deschutes night in #Bend

Every dollar invested in the CTA directly causes $13 of economic activity, if the CTA is forced to cut 40% of its budget because Uber killed the transit funding bill it will shrink the Illinois economy by over 9 billion dollars.

Shout out to @broadmanfororegon.bsky.social for filing a bill to legalize #keitrucks in the state of #Oregon! olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M...

California NIMBYs oppose a bill that legalizes denser housing near transit because it “discriminates against disabled people”… I wish I was making this up if you live in California, call or email your state senator in support of SB79 because building more housing near transit is good, actually

Great video by @justineunderhill.bsky.social about speed limits. Highly recommend subscription to her channel. youtu.be/v6LIYQRglnM?...

A little bird told me an exploration into state level legalization is being explored. #keitrucks #oregon

GOD DAMMIT www.motor1.com/news/759319/... @senkhanhpham.bsky.social

I asked AI to draw based on our conversations what I would be like in the future, and this is what I got. Not bad. I might need to drop a few pounds though LOL

After losing his vision, Greg wasn't able to work anymore, could no longer afford rent, and was evicted. The Trump administration now plans to forcibly remove Greg and hundreds of other unhoused people living in Deschutes National Forest, with no plans to help them find housing.

Seems like Groundhog Day #inbend when I hear of more awesome community members being priced out. The brain drain of community minded people is real.

Hey #Oregon, don't let this happen here.

Always love coverage that show the houseless as human beings. Anything to fight the dehumanizing language is a win. www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/h...

If someone mentions "Danger Zone" and you don't immediately think of Top Gun, you might be a service industry worker.

WHAT IS THIS BLACK MAGIC youtu.be/wgdCiiWSDPo?...

Portland has implemented the strategy and saw a more than 70% decline in vehicles traveling at least 10 mph over the speed limit. But the criteria for upcoming federal road safety grants say projects aimed at “reducing lane capacity” should be considered “less favorably,” the administration said.

Not even halfway into this book and I'm already sad and mad. "Rent is a monthly tribute to those with generational wealth." Gotta cut this with a happy book after this.

I'm trying!

Another day, another hit piece on the Greenwood improvements. Hey Cascade Business News, you do know there are people who run businesses on Greenwood who actually love the project right? Maybe include them next time. cascadebusnews.com/greenwood-av...

Not a surprise that Tony and Patti are putting their heads in the sand when it comes to listening to the People. 2027 can't come soon enough, get these people out. #deschutes www.opb.org/article/2025...

Facing the same thing in Central Oregon.

I've written an article on the extraordinary transit success of Brampton, how it was achieved, and the lessons it has for other suburban areas in North America. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

At this point I have to come to terms with the fact that this is the closest I'll ever come to owning a Kei Truck in the state of Oregon.

Good turnout for the #ATU Local 757 Union rally. Lots of honks and the #union really appreciated the support before heading into contract negotiations. #deschutes #centraloregon #bend #publictransit