Which do you prefer: e-books or traditional books?

Asked by KTVZ

475 Votes

Which do you prefer: e-books or traditional books?

24%

E-books all the way! E-books all the way!

76%

Traditional, please! Traditional, please!

24%

E-books all the way!

They're so efficient, don't take up space, and are easy to carry!

They're so efficient, don't take up space, and are easy to carry! Show Less

5 Comments

Allen Anderson

E-books are more portable and environmentally friendly. I can carry many books within my e-reader and read them at any time or place.

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:10:04 -0600

Mike Aronow

I prefer the convenience and easy portability. Feel the same way about video and music (streaming vs. physical products).

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:45:34 -0600

Scott Taylor

I tend to binge read books and read while traveling. I can size the print and put them on my iPad, thus saving space, though I do miss the books in my den/library.

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:06:06 -0600

Richard Dillard

My eyes are not as good as they used to be and e-books allow me to listen to the books I like.

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:31:37 -0600

Bonnie Sparks Robeson

I prefer audio downloads, CDs, ebooks in that order. I've tried to get the library to get more downloads and CDs, but they don't seem to listen. It's much easier to have a book on a Kindle.

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:14:01 -0600

Ann Harbert Evensen

Because the library does not do what you would like does not mean the "don't listen." It means they are trying to serve many patrons wanting various things.

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:12:09 -0600

76%

Traditional, please!

I love having a physical book in my hand to read - it's easier on my eyes, I love the smell of the pages and the type...it's just an all-around better experience!

I love having a physical book in my hand to read - it's easier on my eyes, I love the smell of the pages and the type...it's just an all-around better experience! Show Less

3 Comments

Geekvolution

But oddly I'm starting to prefer digital for comics.

Sat, 01 May 2021 01:58:37 -0500

David Cox

The smell. The feel. The reality.

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:02:19 -0600

Have you had trouble parking in Downtown Bend this summer?

Asked by KTVZ

107 Votes

Have you had trouble parking in Downtown Bend this summer?

70%

Yes, I can never find a spot! Yes, I can never find a spot!

30%

No, I always find parking. No, I always find parking.

70%

Yes, I can never find a spot!

This summer parking in Downtown Bend has been very difficult. I can never find a parking spot.

This summer parking in Downtown Bend has been very difficult. I can never find a parking spot. Show Less

6 Comments

Sandra Kennel

I no longer go downtown to shop because parking has been too difficult for me to find without walking several blocks to the store I want to go to.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:09:14 -0500

Roger Engstrom

Agreed !

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:17:09 -0400

Steve Martin

I have lived in Bend for over 50 years and until this summer have totally supported the down town business. Now I go to the shopping centers and also use Amazon. I don't like this but have no choice until downtown business forces the city to find an answer to this. Maybe downtown should be for the

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:20:56 -0400

Gabe West

They need another parking garage

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:51:12 -0400

Johnny Mooney

I'm disabled, so parking in the public garage is too far for me to walk sometimes with my heart condition. More disabled parking would be nice downtown by the store fronts.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:22:18 -0400

Roger Engstrom

Also agreed !

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:17:39 -0400

30%

No, I always find parking.

I haven't had any difficulties finding parking.

I haven't had any difficulties finding parking. Show Less

1 Comment

Kenneth Emmrich

No, I never have trouble finding parking in downtown Bend because I never go to downtown Bend.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:25:30 -0400

Do you think your city should have a dedicated place for the homeless?

Asked by KTVZ

522 Votes

Do you think your city should have a dedicated place for the homeless?

49%

Yes, we need one! Yes, we need one!

51%

No, we don't need one! No, we don't need one!

49%

Yes, we need one!

I think we should have a dedicated place for the homeless. There are many people who don't have a home and there should be a site for them.

I think we should have a dedicated place for the homeless. There are many people who don't have a home and there should be a site for them. Show Less

3 Comments

Brandi Soyring

So that trash doesn't build up it safe and keeps the community from freaking out. A place to put a trailer for homeless people with access to dumping and water and electricity. Some homeless need a place that is safe and worry free. Go out and talk to the the homeless and see what they need.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:19:52 -0400

Foster Fell

City of Bend is taking steps--albeit baby steps--but an old motel is being converted and 3 managed camps are in the works. Will help only 10 percent of our unhoused population, though.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:22:49 -0400

Lynn Huntley

We need a controlled area to help keep the trash down. There could be people in charge of directing disposal of unwanted items, trash and out and out garbage. Supply areas for hand washing, showers, and laundry.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:34:10 -0400