Author: Clayton Franke | The Bulletin

Clayton Franke covers growth, development and transportation for The Bulletin. A graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication, Clayton joined The Bulletin in 2024. He was born and raised in Missoula, Montana. He can be reached at 541-617-7854 or clayton.franke@bendbulletin.com.

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Two-story commercial building planned for Boss Rambler lot in Bend’s Galveston corridor

New owners of the property where Boss Rambler sits on Galveston Avenue on Bend’s west side have plans ... Read more

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Officials greenlight managed camp for homeless in Redmond

First-of-its-kind site in Central Oregon could be a model for reducing unsanctioned camping Plans to develop and manage ... Read more

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Bend tree code faces early test as 1,500 trees come down for housing

Developers will save 100 trees, replant hundreds more under rules meant to balance tree preservation and housing needs ... Read more

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Deschutes County Commission appoints group to draw districts

Deschutes County commissioners this week picked the members of a committee responsible for creating a new district map ... Read more

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Bend land use experiment finally results in lower-cost homes

Test UGB expansion offers affordability, but raises long-term land policy questions Nine years ago, state lawmakers set up ... Read more

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Built to survive wildfire: Sisters-area home leads Oregon’s push for fire resilience

Certified by insurance-backed safety group, the Tollgate home could be a model for lowering risk — and restoring ... Read more

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Ballooning wildfire closes U.S. Highway 97 in Jefferson County

A rapidly-growing wildfire burning in Jefferson and Wasco counties has closed U.S. Highway 97 about 18 miles northwest ... Read more

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Evacuation levels eased for Highland Fire near Prineville

Firefighters made progress containing the Highland Fire south of Prineville Monday, easing evacuation orders for residents south of ... Read more

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ODOT set to cut 21 workers in Deschutes County, close Sisters shop

After ODOT layoffs, Central Oregon braces for a rough winter on the roads The Oregon Department of Transportation ... Read more

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Completed Bend highway bypass worsens kinks on Empire, nearby streets

A major highway reconstruction project completed last fall allows cars to flow more freely and safely on U.S. ... Read more

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