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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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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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Olympic wool from small oregon ghost town
The Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams will use wool from Oregon’s own Shaniko Wool Company. Learn more here.
SEE THE FULL ARTICLE FROM THE OREGONIAN 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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Rain causes closure of Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows had to close down operations on Friday due to rain, but plan to be open again on Sunday the 4th. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS 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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Nine new businesses in Downtown Redmond
Since the beginning of 2025, nine new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond. This is the third year in a row where downtown occupancy is above 90%. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon officially in snow drought
Oregon is now officially in a snow drought; the Deschutes River basin is sitting at just 8% of its normal snow water equivalent. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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