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Bend City Council discusses where and when unhoused people can camp in city
The Bend City Council on Wednesday started the long process of creating new code to determine when, where and how unhoused people would be allowed to camp in the city.
Man dies after rescue at Bend Whitewater Park
First responders performed CPR on a man for more than 10 minutes after a kayaker rescued him Thursday. The man died from his injuries Friday.
Oregon’s only abortion clinic east of the Cascades braces for more patients
Due to an upcoming ban in Idaho, some Oregonians will have to travel hundreds of additional miles to receive legal abortion services.

Bend’s booming tourism industry hits labor shortage snag
Outdoor outfitters, hotels and restaurants across Bend are struggling to find and retain employees in a region heavily reliant on tourism to fund its local economy. This means a reduction in services and potentially longer wait times for consumers.

After resignations, Bend City Council appoints two new members
The council's appointments come after two members suddenly left their positions in May for varying reasons.

Bend makes changes to surf wave after teen’s death
Parks officials said the surf wave is scheduled to reopen June 18.

Former Bend city councilor says transphobic, racist bullying led to resignation
Rita Schenkelberg quit their time in office on Wednesday, burned out on public life halfway through a four-year term, leaving the Bend city council less diverse.
Bend homeless shelter code moves ahead, with compromises
Bend city councilors approved new zoning to draw homeless shelters, but not without making some concessions.

For Bend’s next mayor, a short stint could be a hard sell
Bend officials will choose a mayor, and some aren't happy about it.
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Bend Mayor Sally Russell resigns ahead of election
“To my fellow councilors, I say, ‘Good Luck,’ Mayor Sally Russell wrote in her statement.