Does the wilderness permit system make you more or less likely to visit?

Asked by KTVZ

476 Votes

Does the wilderness permit system make you more or less likely to visit?

14%

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86%

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1 Comment

Lynn Huntley

Maybe less rowdy people and wild kids running around ruining the peace and quiet.

86%

Less Likely

6 Comments

Dieter Heinzer

I don't want to plan ahead that much - prefer the spontaneous outings.

Marcus Ainsworth

so we need a permit to walk in the woods now. What's next?

Duane Wyman

Your question really needs to address wilderness camping as that activity impacts greatly the wilderness landscape. Day, permits, visits are far less destructive to the Three Sisters Wilderness and easier to obtain.

Off the path

I'll go out just somewhere else.

jimmy dean

We already pay taxes on this land and this adds a spontanious barrier to access. Loicals should be able to go and hike anytime anywhere. Permits can be for visitors

Latterdaysaint

Your already paying for high gas prices to get there

Duane Wyman

Dude, try to hike the Wonderland Trail at MRNP. It is a lottery for dates - good luck.

Duane Wyman

It is enforced to preserve the overall wilderness experience to benefit all who recreate and obtain a wild connection to Nature.

Latterdaysaint

Just one more thing you have to pay for

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

Asked by KTVZ

62 Votes

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

32%

YES YES

68%

NO NO

32%

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"...?

68%

NO

2 Comments

Latterdaysaint

Instead of a hand out, give a hand up

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?

Asked by KTVZ

93 Votes

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

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Yes Yes

31%

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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

31%

No

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KTVZ

Does the wilderness permit system make you more or less likely to visit?

14% More likely More likely

86% Less Likely Less Likely

14% More likely

86% Less Likely

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

32% YES YES

68% NO NO

32% YES

68% NO

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

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

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86%

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YES

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Yes Yes

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No No

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Yes

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No