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PNW Told

Todd Prior

In this "Toddcast" I'll explore my vibrant community, learning about unique and not so unique subjects. This is a personal exploration and I hope you'll get something from it as well

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated May 7

Episodes20

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  • May 7 · 8 min

    Deschutes County Primary Review

    I wanted to give you a brief overview of my interviews, perhaps they can provide you additional information prior to the primaries! A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 37 min

    Morgan Schmidt - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #5

    Morgan Schmidt is a community leader and candidate for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, Position 5, in the upcoming primary election on May 19, 2026. https://www.morganlovesoregon.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 43 min

    Chet Wamboldt - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #4

    Chet Wamboldt is a local safety consultant. He is currently a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 4, in the upcoming May 19, 2026, primary election. A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 47 min

    Rick Russell - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #4

    Rick Russell is a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 4, in the upcoming primary election on May 19, 2026. He is currently facing off against Chet Wamboldt in a winner-take-all race for the seat. https://www.voterickrussell.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 50 min

    Jennifer Letz - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #5

    Jennifer Letz is the current Mayor of Sisters, Oregon, having been appointed to the role in early 2025 after serving on the City Council since 2021. She is a local small-business owner and an expert in wildfire mitigation and sustainability. In March 2026, Letz announced her candidacy for the Deschutes County Commission (Position 5). She is running as a nonpartisan candidate in the primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. https://letzfordeschutes.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 1 hr 2 min

    Rob Imhoff - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #5

    Rob Imhof is a candidate running for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5, in the upcoming primary election on May 19, 2026. A resident of Bend and a local business owner with over 22 years of experience in subcontracting. https://robimhoff.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 41 min

    Amanda Page - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #3

    Amanda Page is a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 3 in the upcoming primary election on May 19, 2026. She is a flight paramedic, a member of the Klamath Tribes, and a former Redmond School Board member. https://www.pageforprogress.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 33 min

    Zachary Hastings - Deschutes County Assessor Candidate

    Zachary J. Hastings is a candidate for Deschutes County Assessor in the upcoming nonpartisan primary election on May 19, 2026. A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 46 min

    Lauren Connally - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #3

    Lauren Connally is a candidate for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, running for Position 3 in the upcoming nonpartisan primary election on May 19, 2026. Lauren Connally has made a career of bringing order to complex systems and challenges. Drawing on her foundational experience as a Marine Corps Logistics Officer and her work managing federal land boundaries, she discusses her strategies for bridging service silos in public safety and streamlining housing supply. As a mother and veteran, Lauren explains how mission-focused leadership and community connectivity can move Deschutes County toward a resilient, coordinated future. https://www.connally4deschutes.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 27 min

    Tony DeBone - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #1

    Tony DeBone is a current Deschutes County Commissioner for Position #1, a role he has held since January 2011. He is running for reelection in the upcoming May 19, 2026 Primary Election as he seeks a fifth term on the board. https://www.electtonydebone.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 26 min

    Samuel Facey - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #3

    Samuel Facey is a candidate for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners in the May 19, 2026, primary election. He is currently seeking the four-year term for Position 3. A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 40 min

    Amy Sabbadini - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #3

    Amy Sabbadini is an educator and former land-use planner currently running for Deschutes County Commissioner Board Position 3 in the upcoming Oregon primary election on May 19, 2026. She is a longtime resident of Bend, Oregon, and has nearly 25 years of public service experience. https://www.vote4sabbadini.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • April 27 · 36 min

    Charles Baer - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #3

    Charles Baer is vying for the #3 Position for Deschutes County Commissioner. Charles Webster Baer is a perennial political candidate in Central Oregon known for running on a "depopulationist" platform, advocating for a "one-child" policy to address environmental issues. He has run for Redmond Mayor multiple times (including 2022 and 2024) and is running for Deschutes County Commissioner in 2026. Baer is a self-described libertarian, a housekeeper by trade, and has proposed local cryptocurrency, AI, and a 6-lane bypass.

  • April 27 · 51 min

    Jamie Collins - Deschutes County Commissioner Candidate Position #1

    Jamie Collins is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, climate scientist, and disaster responder. He is currently a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 1, in the primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. https://collins4deschutes.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance of the democratic process and staying informed. No matter where you stand, your voice matters—so get out there, listen, learn, and vote. Looking to connect with Haley? 📞 503-367-1264 📧 haley.overton@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @haley_bendhomes

  • Dec 16, 2025 · 44 min

    Carly Colgan - Habitat for Humanity

    Carly is the Bend - Redmond CEO of Habitat for Humanity. We talk housing, Americorps, ice cream and how we can help make our communities more affordable. Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity Bonita Gelato Brown Bag Popcorn Co Americorps NCCC Radical Candor The Color of Law

  • Nov 25, 2025 · 53 min

    Sara Odendahl and Rissa Conway - Small Business Saturday

    This episode we talk to Sara Odendahl, CEO of the Bend Chamber of Commerce and Rissa Conway, owner of Truffle Pig Consignment and president of the Downtown Bend Business Association. We chat about the importance of shopping locally and what you can do to support local. Bend Chamber of Commerce Work Collective of Bend Downtown Bend Business Association Accountable Communication Technology Truffle Pig Trading Company Remarkably Bright Creatures Becoming Trauma Stewardship Choice Theory Excuses Be Gone Midnight Library

  • Nov 10, 2025 · 56 min

    Jen Stuart - Bend Church

    Reverend Jen Stuart leads Bend United Methodist church. She is working with her congregation to find solutions for housing and current church needs in a forward thinking plan for faith. Bend Church Central Oregon Villiages Why We're Polarized Why Religion Went Obsolete Parable of the Sower Dune Awareness

  • Oct 27, 2025 · 44 min

    Deschutes Basin Water Master - Jeremy Giffin

    Jeremy Giffin is the Deschutes Basin Water Master. His complex job involves maintaing water rights, working with community, environmental and agricultural groups and finding solutions for all involved. I was honored to speak with Jeremy and I hope you enjoy this conversation. Cadillac Desert Deschutes River Conservancy