Now that Mount View Community Development's Safe Parking program is off to a successful start, what's next? Listen in to learn from Executive Director Rick Rusell how MVCD is tackling affordable low-income housing.
Addressing Houselessness with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley highlighted the primary issues facing the City Council during the year with a focus on state, regional and local government’s partnerships with public and private entities to address the houselessness issue. He also discussed the workings of the City Council and their oversight responsibilities.
Jeanette Small from Lucid Cradle Psilocybin Treatment Services
Jeanette Small - Clinical Psychologist, owner of Lucid Cradle, and provider of psilocybin treatment services - discusses modalities of treatment and effects of psychedelics in treating trauma.
Bend City Manager Eric King on the Transportation Fee
Bend City Manager Eric King discusses a transportation fee being being considered by the Bend City Council. Mr King talks about the need for maintaining the road systems in Oregon and why the fee is important to a growing city. Bend City Council will vote on the fee in 2024.
Part 2: Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Housing Director Lynne McConnell on Affordable Housing
In part two of a discussing on housing, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Bend Housing Director Lynne McConnell discuss home affordability in Bend and what the city is doing to support development of affordable homes, including land expansion and housing projects.
Community Innovation Fund Recipient Worthy Environmental
Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Coordinator at The Environmental Center, shares an exciting update on one of the recipients of the Community Innovation Fund, Worthy Environmental. Listen in to learn how your organization can apply and the exciting things Worthy Environmental is doing for the community with their grant.
Legislative Session Update with State Representative Emerson Levy
Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy (District 53) joins Steve and Paula for another Legislative Session Update. Levy serves on the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee for Natural Resources and is the Vice Chair of Climate, Energy and the Environment. You’ll need your running shoes for this action-packed, detail-filled 20-minute conversation about what’s actually being accomplished in your Oregon State Legislature.
Robert Sposato on Jazz in Central Oregon
Robert Sposato brings jazz to Sisters, OR and Central Oregon and discusses shows and events happening in Central Oregon.
Part 1: Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Housing Director Lynne McConnell on Affordable Housing
In part one of a two-part conversation, Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Housing Director Lynne McConnell talk about home affordability in Bend including plans for affordable house in the future.
Runner Katie Wolfe Coachs New Moms to Reach Their Potential
When a young mother turns to distance running to get fit, she finds she's a winner at running marathons. Katie now coaches other new moms to run for fun and fitness. Katie has a big story to tell that will inspire anyone ready for positive change.
Bitcoin 102 with Dennis Alimena
It may sound like it's over for all cryptocurrency, but not so. Tune in for a surprisingly positive update from Dennis Alimena, a Bitcoin specialist.
Victoria Kristy and Antony Sparrow from Sunriver Stars
Victoria Kristy, Founder of Sunriver Stars, and Antony Sparrow talk about the Sunriver community theater, its origins, motivation, and community investment. They share information on their current production and their recruitment of directors, actors, and stagehands.
KPOV Kids Camp and Youth Radio Hour
Gillian Hodgen, Programming Manager, and Caleb Norwood, one of the hosts for Youth Radio Hour, talk about youth programs available through KPOV. Gillian talks about being a DJ on the radio for both adults and adolescents and components of Kids Camp offered during the summer. Caleb talks about how he sets up his shows and the variety of options available to other hosts on the Youth Radio Hour.
Pairing Summer Wines and Cheeses with Benjamin Richardson and Nancy Zadoff
Matching wine with cheese and other main meal entrees, Benjamin Richardson from Viaggio Wine Merchant and Nancy Zadoff from Wild Petals Provisions offer ideas for the perfect wine to bring or serve at dinner parties.
Land Growth Management with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley discusses land growth management in Bend.
The Oregon Land Use Plan with Brenna Visser
The Oregon Land Use Plan is a state-wide initiative that impacts growth and expansion of the cities in Oregon. Brenna Visser talks about her role with the city and the state's land use policy and helps the community understand all elements that impact city and state land use and growth.
Pavel Stuchlik from NOA | AON
Pavel Stuchlik, internationally known for his healing work, is the founder of NOA | AON. The seven components of the NOA | AON lifestyle are meditation, prayer or divine commune, light diet, treat your body as a temple, selfless service, silence and nature, and singing or listening to sacred music. He talked about the workshops he offers and what led him to his life's work.
Dr. Sarah Dawson from IM WELL on Membership-Based Medicine
Dr. Sarah Dawson, DO/MD, is founder of IM WELL, a private, membership-based Internal Medicine practice. Members receive comprehensive customized healthcare that honors the sacred relationship between patient and physician with a focus on improving health and longevity.
The Wonders of Nature in Your Own Back Yard with Author LeeAnn Kreigh
Author LeeAnn Kreigh talks about ways to enjoy the outdoors in Bend and Portland and discover the wonders of the natural resources including flowers, trees, shrubs, birds, mammals and other live species in nature. We explored the contents of her books - The Nature of Bend and The Nature of Portland - along with the suggested scavenger hunts in easily accessible locations in nature.
Talking City Growth with Bend City Council Mike Riley
This conversation with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley explores new building in Bend with the goal of creating density rather than sprawl. In addition to city growth, there was conversation about the new fire levy, building projects in Bend (both east and west side), responsibilities of the City Council, and what drew Mike Riley to local politics.