Asked by KTVZ

875 Votes

Do you use studded tires?

35%

Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

65%

No, not necessary. No, not necessary.

35%

Yes, for safety!

Even if it's a mild winter, using studded tires gives me piece of mind on the road.

Even if it's a mild winter, using studded tires gives me piece of mind on the road. Show Less

4 Comments

I will stop using studs when they stop using them on public vehicles. must be good for the government but not good for the rest of us.

Paul Dunn

Safety reasons

Larry Bruce

I use studded tires in winter, icy conditions. Many people drive in winter conditions without any preparation. I want to be safe as possible and studded tires have proven they are safer on ice & snow.

Marc-Olivier Bélanger

so fafe!

65%

No, not necessary.

All-season or winter tires will do the trick; I'd rather not contribute to the damage studs do to our roads.

All-season or winter tires will do the trick; I'd rather not contribute to the damage studs do to our roads. Show Less

10 Comments

Michael Coppedge

A good set of dedicated snow tires and 4/all wheel drive works just as good as studded tire and do not tear up the roads.

sharder8

Having grown up in northern MN and spending plenty of winter driving in AK, they're simply not needed.

Dave Voiles

Lived here 42 years, never used studs. If you think you need better traction buy a good set of snow dedicated tires. If you're really worried about the condition of our roads, STOP using studs.

Ka San

I am retired and have an all-wheel drive Mini. If the weather is that bad, I just stay home. Otherwise, my Mini handles it well. I would not go to the expense + trouble to buy and switch out tires.

a Abbott

I have my tires syped so I don't affect the pavement negatively and they work just fine; even on icy roads.

Richard Dillard

The only thing that the do is tear up the roads. they really only work when the roads are very icey,

Sharon Brackett

Have all season siped radicals on an all wheel drive vehicle.

Bill Hulings

They do help on glare ice but if people would simply learn how to drive. I married a set of studs when I married the first time. I pulled the studs and have never used them since.

Nate Hamilton

My Blizzak tires work awesome on all road surfaces, are nice and quiet and don't cost our local society dearly in the form of excessive pavement damage. What's not to like!

Bill Rogers

If you feel you need studs you should stay off the roads. I ride a motorcycle and the stud ruts in Central Oregon make picking a line very difficult.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Asked by KTVZ

54 Votes

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

2 Comments

Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

4%

No

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

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

Asked by KTVZ

1,004 Votes

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

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

21 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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!

Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

pamcuny

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

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.

KTVZ

Do you use studded tires?

35% Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

65% No, not necessary. No, not necessary.

35% Yes, for safety!

65% No, not necessary.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96% Yes Yes

4% No No

96% Yes

4% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

35%

Yes, for safety! Yes, for safety!

65%

No, not necessary. No, not necessary.

35%

Yes, for safety!

65%

No, not necessary.

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

4%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO