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Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The Bulletin since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.

He can be reached at: 541-617-7818, michael.kohn@bendbulletin.com

Wildfires

City of Bend to host wildfire safety workshop

A neighborhood workshop and roundtable focusing on wildfire resilience is planned for June 12 in Bend. The event ... Read more

Environment

Smith Rock welcome center construction delayed, but groundbreaking in 2026 still possible

A plan by Oregon State Parks to build a new welcome center at Smith Rock State Park has ... Read more

Bend

Central Oregon readies for first hot spell of 2025

Break out the sunhats, shades and sunblock, it’s about to get hot out there. Temperatures in Bend are ... Read more

Top Stories

Townhouses planned for empty lot in Bend’s Old Mill

The dirt lot across the street from Riverbend Park is perhaps best known as a place to park ... Read more

Environment

Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild

A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation. ... Read more

Public Safety

Bend man in critical condition after near drowning incident

A Bend man remained in critical condition on Monday at St. Charles Hospital after nearly drowning in the ... Read more

Environment

Juniper clear cut bill designed to conserve groundwater

A bill designed to thin out or eliminate juniper trees from potentially thousands of acres in rural parts ... Read more

Local News

Cascades East Transit to expand Bend bus hours 

There’s good news for bus commuters in Central Oregon: Cascades East Transit, this region’s bus service provider, is ... Read more

Bend

Cascades East Transit to expand service hours as total ridership grows

There’s good news for bus commuters in Central Oregon: Cascades East Transit, this region’s bus service provider, is ... Read more

Environment

Bill in Oregon legislature offers hope for improved water distribution in Deschutes Basin

A bill designed to improve flows in the Deschutes River and increase water availability for junior water rights ... Read more

Marketplace