Do you think Bend needs more street lights?

Asked by KTVZ

429 Votes

Do you think Bend needs more street lights?

47%

Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

53%

No, it's been fine. No, it's been fine.

47%

Yes, for safety!

It's unsafe to walk home in some neighborhoods in Bend because of how dark it is. It also forces some drivers to use their brights on residential streets!

It's unsafe to walk home in some neighborhoods in Bend because of how dark it is. It also forces some drivers to use their brights on residential streets! Show Less

7 Comments

poor turtle

I'm for this if they are designed to limit their light pollution and just light what they need to. No need for excess

k san

In some neighborhoods, most definitely! Dark neighborhoods are havens for crime. Light dissuades crime.

Bob Yetter

I see lots of comments on nextdoor about car prowling, break-ins and vandalism. There are over 200 homes in our development and not one single street light! I keep all my outdoor lights on all night.

Kerie Raymond

Studies show that increased light does not increase safety. Just wasting energy, disrupting birds, people's ability to sleep, and pollutes the night sky.

Raymond Meskill

we all like to see.

Cathy Green Horinek

Especially along 97, where there are curves, and at exits or entrances to the parkway.

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

There are definitely streets or stretches of that could be better lit up. I walk frequently and it would make me more comfortable.

Vernon Budd

These moron's won't read them anyway they don't read the exciting one's

Bob A. Bui

The “morons” won’t “read” the streetlights? LOL.

53%

No, it's been fine.

I don't think any changes need to happen...Bend's a safe place, people get around just fine here.

I don't think any changes need to happen...Bend's a safe place, people get around just fine here. Show Less

5 Comments

Brad Livsey

No lights! More roundy-rounds, they're fun, don't you know!

Deb Dyck

We don't need more light pollution!

Mark Dierbeck

Dark skies are important

Kerie Raymond

I support dark sky compliance. Light pollutes the night sky making it hard for migrating birds, observing the stars, and sleeping! Studies show that light does not increase safety.

Kerie Raymond

I'm encouraged that the City of Bend is replacing lamps with LED lamps that will use less power, emit less heat, and are dark sky compliant by pointing down, not out or up, preserving the night sky.

Ashley Wilson

It’s fine the way it is. We are not a huge city. We have made it the past 30 years I have been here.

Bob Yetter

Yes, but it's grown significantly. I see lots of comments on Nextdoor about car prowling, break-ins and vandalism. More street lights may help minimize this. We do not have a single street light.

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

876 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

11%

YES YES

89%

NO NO

11%

YES

2 Comments

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

89%

NO

18 Comments

Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Asked by KTVZ

854 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

9 Comments

Timothy MacGillivray

He should be FIRED immediately as he is the individual in charge of the entire department. He must set the standard of honesty and integrity for both staff and the Public. What type of leader is this? Why is this even being questioned? He faced charges in La Mesa, California as well!

steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

Ceiling Cat9001

Recall him.

Michael Hickey

Why is he still in this position, come on Deschutes Co. This is pathetic.

Laura Wattenbarger

How can he be trusted to be truthful in anything if he lied about even just this one thing? A man in his position shouldn't be lying about anything at all and the fact that he did makes him untrustworthy 100%.

Anne King

If he can't be honest about such a basic thing as his education, he can't be trusted with Deschutes County's safety! What else has he lied about? He should resign!

SunnySunshinestein

He needs to resign.

22%

No

1 Comment

Steven Huillet

Just more Liberal attacks on Conservative. This is what they do because they lost the elections. Poor losers!

KTVZ

Do you think Bend needs more street lights?

47% Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

53% No, it's been fine. No, it's been fine.

47% Yes, for safety!

53% No, it's been fine.

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

11% YES YES

89% NO NO

11% YES

89% NO

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

47%

Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

53%

No, it's been fine. No, it's been fine.

47%

Yes, for safety!

53%

No, it's been fine.

11%

YES YES

89%

NO NO

11%

YES

89%

NO

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No