Parents who expressed a growing concern over the use of iPads and Artificial Intelligence in Bend-La Pine Schools classrooms are celebrating a new policy creating sweeping checks on technology passed this week. In an April 14 resolution, the Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors addressed educational technology, or “ed tech.” The resolution directs the district to review the use of all technology, websites and apps, create standards for tech […]
Bend-La Pine Schools Creates Policy to Review Tech in Classrooms
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Study Finds Tipping Culture is on the Decline
How much tip did the café’s iPad prompt you the last time you went for a simple black coffee, with no bells and whistles: 18, 20, 25%? A recent Pop Menu study found that tipping culture is on the decline nationwide. Meanwhile, community members in Bend appear to be feeling the pressure to tip more for services that they feel do not warrant a tip. Based on data from 2024, the reported tip fatigue seems to have many potential […]
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Republican Candidates for Governor Face Off at Hillsboro Forum
The four leading candidates for the Republican nomination for governor gathered April 16 at a forum sponsored by the Oregon Republican Party at the Hillsboro Events Center. The livestreamed event marked the first opportunity for voters to see Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, state Rep. Ed Diehl (R-Stayton), state Sen. Christine Drazan (R-Canby), and former […]
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Bend Endurance Academy Athletes Compete at USA Climbing Bouldering Divisional Championships
Last weekend, six athletes from Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) climbing team traveled to the Multnomah Athletic Club (The MAC) to compete in the USA Climbing Bouldering Divisional Championships. Facing off against the top youth climbers from across Alaska, Washington and Oregon. BEA was represented by a talented roster across several age categories: ●Sam Press (Female […]
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Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Provides Over 50 Jobs for Local Youth
Long sunny summer days are ahead, and Heart of Oregon Corps’ Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC) program has summer jobs for young people! This is a great opportunity for youth ages 16-18-years-old to gain job skills and learn more about natural resources while improving public lands and reducing the threat of wildfires in our community. Over 50 local youth will be selected for this competitive summer program and […]
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Deschutes Trails Coalition to Host Prospective Volunteer Expo at Bend Brewing Company April 29 5-7pm
The Deschutes Trails Coalition, in partnership with several of their trail work partners in Central Oregon, are hosting a “Trails on Tap” event to garner interest from prospective volunteers and grow community awareness about what happens behind the scene to maintain the vast all-season trail network we boast in our region. The event will take place on Wednesday April […]
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Bend Author’s Book Ranked Nationally
“In Vitro,” a novel by first-time Bend author M.J. Kuhar, has recently made an appearance on the Amazon list of top 25 medical fiction books in the county. The day of its release in December, it was in the top 10 nationally of medical thrillers; it was number 23 in the last week of March […]
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Public to Scammers Posing as Deputies
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about an active phone scam in which callers impersonate deputies with the Sheriff’s Office and attempt to convince victims to pay bogus fines. Over the past several days, deputies have responded to multiple reports of residents receiving fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be with the […]
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Universal Health Care Town Hall
Oregon’s state board that is writing universal healthcare legislation is taking part in a very rare Town Hall on April 25th in Bend. This will be the only in-person opportunity for people in Deschutes County to hear the plan, ask questions, and give input, before the proposed plan goes to the legislature. This is a major […]
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City Hosting Pre-construction Open House for 15th & Ferguson Roundabout Project
Community members are invited to the pre-construction open house for the 15th & Ferguson Roundabout Project. The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend, OR 97702. The open house will be held in person and online to share project construction information. […]