The City of Bend announced today that Mr. Nick Arnis has accepted the position of Transportation Engineering Manager, effective May 10th.  This is a new position within the City of Bend.  The management position is responsible for planning and designing the city's transportation system and overseeing operations including traffic engineering and is also responsible for managing the Public Works Transportation Engineering Division.  Arnis has over 16 years of experience in transportation, engineering and management. Mr. Arnis ... [full story]

The end of the 2005-06 Mt. Bachelor ski and snowboard season will coincide with the traditional start to summer this year.  Mt. Bachelor announced that the resort will complete winter operations on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.  On-mountain festivities will celebrate the holiday and wrap up a season that has tallied more than 500 inches of snowfall to date. “We’re pleased that avid enthusiasts can book their May and Memorial Weekend getaways to combine skiing, snowboarding ... [full story]