Coquille DMV closes temporarily due to staffing shortage

Plumber Armando Ramos highlighted on Apr. 14 how heat pump water heaters offer greater efficiency than traditional models. He discussed their operation, cost savings, environmental benefits, and performance even during colder months.

Six candidates are running for Position 3 on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners following Patti Adair’s decision not to seek re-election. The race features diverse backgrounds with key debates around endorsements, housing affordability policies, land use decisions, public safety measures such as wildfire preparation.

Artist Mark Jamnik is inviting community members to help create an abstract artwork during three upcoming Bend Chamber centennial events. Participants can add their own words or sketches reflecting on Bend’s past or future directly onto his canvas. The finished piece will be revealed later this summer.