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Graduation rates are up post-pandemic
High school graduation rates in Oregon are at an all-time high with 83% of students graduating on time. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE ARTICLE HERE
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New standard of protected bike lane roundabouts
Will protected bike lanes be the new standard for roundabout construction around Bend? The City of Bend is in the process of creating new transportation standards for the city. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Downtown Bend library will be closed for a year, renovations
The newly constructed Central Library at Stevens Ranch will open this spring as the Downtown Bend Public Library will close for a year for renovations. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL YOUR OREGON NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Redmond music festival cancelled
Fairwell Festival in Redmond, OR will not be returning in 2026. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Flu cases in Oregon are up
Influenza cases are on the rise in Oregon. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE
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Local coffee roasters announce merger
Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters have announced that they will merge companies in 2026. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Local horse rescue gets international recognition
Happy Trails Horse Rescue is a local horse sanctuary that has recently gained global recognition by the The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Redmond has its first dispensary
Redmond locals are celebrating the opening of the city’s first dispensary. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Heavy precipitation in Central Oregon
Heavy precipitation in the Central Oregon area has prompted flood watches on two local waterways, Whychus Creek and Tumalo Creek. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Dirksen Derby cancelled
The 18th annual Dirksen Derby has been cancelled due to lack of snow. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ 21 NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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