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Should schools go back to virtual learning if we're in the extreme risk category?
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1,592 Votes

Should schools go back to virtual learning if we're in the extreme risk category?

Yes, they should!

10

No, students need to go to school!

13

Yes, they should!

9 Comments
Tim Collins
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Tim Collins

Yes its time. we have been vaccinated!

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Trisha Frederick
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Trisha Frederick

They are passing the virus around and sending it back home

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Judi Snider Emory
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Judi Snider Emory

Because students that are testing positive are still attending school and putting other students and their families are risk.

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Sheri Clarke
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Sheri Clarke

Its common knowledge that children/teenagers are spreading this in schools! Until there is a vaccine for them it will keep happening.Germs don't know to stop at 6 feet! I'm sorry that's s not even real!

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Tally Annette Nelson
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Tally Annette Nelson

It's been so stressful for my kids to be at school, worrying about all of the students around them and spread of covid. They prefer virtual learning. (Teenagers) They wanted to keep their same teachers, though, and didn't want the BLPO option.

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Pennie Day Holiday
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Pennie Day Holiday

If they shut down restaurants, rodeos and any other outside event, schools should be shutdown too!

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Emily Gibson
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Emily Gibson

We are at the highest level of cases, we are seeing increased cases in students, and the new variants are becoming dominant. The exponential growth is truly overwhelming. Lets keep our students and their extended family safe until they can be vaccinated.

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Jack Hood
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Jack Hood

As a student, being in school is honestly pretty scary right now. There is literally a direct correlation between COVID-19 cases and the schools reopening. I don’t see how anybody in their right mind would want to risk the health of the entire community over a couple months of in person school.

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Emelia Emmerson
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Emelia Emmerson

Protecting the health of staff, children, and their families is critical. Prevention is key; immunocompromised and disabled staff, students, and family members are particularly vulnerable. It isn't about convenience, it is about accountability of our community protecting each other.

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No, students need to go to school!

13 Comments
Hannah Jacobs
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Hannah Jacobs

What happened to the flu? Did they close schools? How about heart disease that kills millions in the United States? I think it should be the parent's decision.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

Kids are less affected then adult with covid

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Bend Teacher
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Bend Teacher

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!! School is almost out.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

Being in contact with COVID positive people does not mean a person will get COVID. Children need to go to school for their social health. If humans had cowered in fear since the beginning we would not be here.

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Carol Vetterick
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Carol Vetterick

HECK no. The psychological and emotional damage to our children and grandchildren is HORRIBLE. OPEN THE SCHOOLS up 100%. IF a parent is concerned about THEIR child, go ahead and home school. The RISK of a child getting really sick is minute. Getting injured at play or by a car is MUCH greater.

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Melissa Davies-Lutz
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Melissa Davies-Lutz

Keep that poison away from kids. They’ve done just fine without it.

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Dave Voiles
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Dave Voiles

We're still arguing with teachers' unions and locking down states over a "flu" that has a 99.8% recovery rate overall and almost 100% for kids under 18, while kids in other parts of the world are actually getting an education.

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

NO the real risk is Kate Brown, she must go!

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Rachel Victoria Shultz
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Rachel Victoria Shultz

Mental health, screen fatigue, learning effectiveness and engagement, low transmission rates in schools…

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Joe Ottlinger
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Joe Ottlinger

Virtual learning has been a disaster for kids. Several teachers I've talked to agree.

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Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

they need to be in school , lots are falling way behind and I don't trust the metrics or count for covid.

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Shannon Sprinkel
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Shannon Sprinkel

Kids are the least suseptible to the virus and need their education. Get them in school, keep them there, and give them the structure they need.

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Ed Holloran
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Ed Holloran

Kids need in school learning. We are setting there education up for complete failure if we go back to on line. Just ask a teacher or parent.

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

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

YES

2

NO

18

YES

2 Comments
Brad Hunter
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Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

18 Comments
Kayla Sulak
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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.

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Richard Williams
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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.

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Joanna Lee
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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.

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Shane Murray
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Shane Murray

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

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Greg Deadbolt Leach
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Greg Deadbolt Leach

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

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Karen Thrower
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Karen Thrower

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

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Jeannie H.
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Jeannie H.

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

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Nancy
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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!

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Lynn Marie Leehmann
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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.

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Brad Aimone
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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?

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Nancy Roquero
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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.

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Lisa York
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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...

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Debbie Boyd
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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!

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pamcuny
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pamcuny

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

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Tammy Salka
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Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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Jeff Sanders
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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.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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Kim Kahl
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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.

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Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
854 Votes

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

Yes

9

No

1

Yes

9 Comments
Timothy MacGillivray
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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!

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steven
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steven

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

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David Kline
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David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

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Susan Kate Mayer
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Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

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Michael Hickey
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Michael Hickey

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

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Laura Wattenbarger
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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%.

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Anne King
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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!

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No

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

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

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