’High Desert, Higher Costs’ examines Bend’s housing crisis

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’High Desert, Higher Costs’ examines Bend’s housing crisis

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Published on Jun 16, 2025, 1:13:28 PM
Total time: 00:36:20

Episode Description

Bend serves as a gateway to natural wonder and recreation in Central Oregon. But, like many other places across the West, the city has too few homes. “High Desert, Higher Costs: Bend and the Housing Crisis in the American West” explores the housing issues that have been brewing for decades in Bend. We’ll hear more about the city from Jonathan Bach, author of the book and housing reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive.

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