Do you agree with Bend-La Pine schools' virtual graduation plan?

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331 Votes

Do you agree with Bend-La Pine schools' virtual graduation plan?

55%

Yes, right call Yes, right call

45%

No, be creative! No, be creative!

55%

Yes, right call

Virtual graduation is a bit of a bummer, but it's the safest alternative to celebrate the seniors' accomplishments!

Virtual graduation is a bit of a bummer, but it's the safest alternative to celebrate the seniors' accomplishments! Show Less

1 Comment

Lynn Huntley

It is unfortunate this has to happen, but hopefully this is the worst that happens in their lives. They are alive, they still have a future. It is sad that they have to miss some of the milestones in

45%

No, be creative!

There are other ways to get around the lack of a traditional ceremony. I've seen so many alternative ideas with flair nationwide.

There are other ways to get around the lack of a traditional ceremony. I've seen so many alternative ideas with flair nationwide. Show Less

3 Comments

Tom Hamper

Invite only immediate family (parents & siblings) and graduates and have the ceremony as normal. Let's have some common sense again.

April Grisamore-Olsen

They should do a “car” parade for the seniors. Decorate their car’s and their family can be in the car too. Then the principal can give them their diplomas. This will give them something memorable.

Latterdaysaint

They should reschedule it for the following school year

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

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45 Votes

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

38%

YES YES

62%

NO NO

38%

YES

2 Comments

Charles Hemingway

Safe parking programs have a proven track record of successfully taking people from being homeless into having a place of their own. Safe parking programs cut down on costs to cities for ambulance calls, police calls, visits to emergency rooms and mental health crises that costs taxpayers money.

Duane Wyman

Perhaps? Hiding the un-housed in various random locations doesn't solve much. This is just another band-aid solution! Seems just the latest adaptation of "kicking the can down the road"...?

62%

NO

1 Comment

Kellie Beck Fletcher

Stop increasing rent 2026 passed 9.5 percent rent increase will push more people into being homeless .. where is the cap we are already paying ridiculous prices for rent how can anyone save for a home. Not sure why you people can’t figure this out You’re pushing Oregonians out.

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

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91 Votes

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

4 Comments

Jane CommunityMember

People should not have to put up with annoying intrusive lights that inconsiderate neighbors install

Chris Hill

Board Member of DarkSky Oregon who worked on this with Deschutes County. Currently working to update the 24 year old City of Bend lighting ordinance.

Thomas Orr

I like seeing stars at night. and birds migration is important.

Katherine GoldenEagle

We live across the street from a duplex that has one of those motion sensor lights on the garage. It's soooo bright it lights up my bedroom and my son's and our living room. Thats just ridiclous

30%

No

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KTVZ

Do you agree with Bend-La Pine schools' virtual graduation plan?

55% Yes, right call Yes, right call

45% No, be creative! No, be creative!

55% Yes, right call

45% No, be creative!

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

38% YES YES

62% NO NO

38% YES

62% NO

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

70% Yes Yes

30% No No

70% Yes

30% No

55%

Yes, right call Yes, right call

45%

No, be creative! No, be creative!

55%

Yes, right call

45%

No, be creative!

38%

YES YES

62%

NO NO

38%

YES

62%

NO

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

30%

No