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Jesse Coronado

Jesse is a 2025 University of Oregon graduate and a Daily Emerald alum. He graduated with a BA in Journalism and a minor in Psychology. He's passionate about animal welfare, baking and spending time outdoors with his husband and two fur children.

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County Clerk Offers Transparency on Voting Process

What happens to your vote after you submit it, signature verification and important voter deadlines
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As election day approaches and voter ballots are mailed out on April 29, the Deschutes County Clerk provided community members key information they should know about the process and behind the scenes counting activity.  Steve Dennison spoke about the importance of voter registration, key voter deadlines, how votes are verified and internal processes when votes […]

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Ground Breaks on Think Wild’s Aquatic Mammal Enclosure

The enclosure is the first of its kind in Oregon and will provide temporary sanctuary for otters and beavers
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Think Wild will soon provide temporary homes for injured beavers and otters in need of rehabilitation. Construction began on a 900-square-foot enclosure which will be the first of its kind in Oregon. It will feature large filtered pools, kennels, shift doors, climb-proof walls and 10-foot-tall, enclosed fencing. The enclosure will have four separate living spaces […]

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BioBlitz Aims to Gather Data for New Wildlife Crossings  

The wild-life crossing project is in its pre-construction phase. Crossings serve to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve migration route connectivity.
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A collaboration between students and biologists is moving forward in gathering data on flora and fauna on the fatal-for-wildlife Highway 20.   The program contributes to the Bend to Suttle Lake Wildlife Passage Initiative, managed by Central Oregon LandWatch the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, COLW’s fiscal sponsor. The Initiative aims to create a solution to the hundreds of wildlife-vehicle collisions along the 35 miles of Highway […]

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Study Finds Tipping Culture is on the Decline 

Community members opine on tipping culture and its viability to provide workers a living wage
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How much tip did the cafe’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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What Paula Poundstone Loves About Comedy  

As her upcoming Bend performance draws near, Poundstone answers questions about what she finds funny, what she’s like off-stage, and what Bendites can expect in May
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When Paula Poundstone called in for her interview with the Source, she said she was feeding her cat Larry who was on a weight-loss journey. She says the moments she spends with him are some of the more serene moments in her busy life.   In less than a month, she will be on tour with a stop in Central Oregon. Poundstone will perform at […]

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Teacher Hero: Joe Craig  

Craig received the Teacher Hero award for his extraordinary work passing knowledge about wildlife and the outdoors to future generations
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Joe Craig can be described using many words, but if one were to pinpoint it to just three they would be humble, generous and inspired.   These are some of the qualities that make Craig the teacher he is today and why he has been chosen for this year’s Teacher Hero. His passion for wildlife and outdoor stewardship, and his collaborative nature and generosity when it comes to sharing ideas and knowledge have […]

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Climate Hero: Graham Zimmerman 

Award-winning author, alpinist and climate activist Graham Zimmerman is all about killing the climate change problem
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Alpinist and climate activist Graham Zimmerman walked into the Source offices to discuss his winning of the Climate Hero award for the Green Issue this year. From his windblown bedhead hair and Bend finery, a reasonable person wouldn’t be able to tell he is a renowned alpinist who climbs some of the most extreme mountain faces.   Zimmerman has been recognized as an activist against climate […]

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Tri-County Area Places Burn Ban in Effect for Late April 

Central Oregon fire marshals tell community members to check with fire agencies for guidelines on the ban
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Central Oregon fire chiefs are placing a burn ban into effect on April 30 due to abnormally warm weather. Debris burning will remain closed in some areas until fall.  An alert sent out by Redmond Fire and Rescue on April 13 stated that because of warm and dry conditions and declining fuel moisture, the risk for wildfire has increased throughout Central Oregon. The burn ban comes one month […]

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Goodwill Superstore, Job Training Facility Opens April 9 

The new superstore will provide local material to shop for as well as free personal and professional training
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A new Goodwill Superstore and job training facility on Hunnell Road by Costco makes its debut to North Bend this April.   The 10,000-square-foot superstore and career training facility will provide new jobs for over 50 employees. An additional group of career preparation instructors working at the Career Center will provide community members seeking jobs with opportunities to develop personal and professional skills.   “This is where we provide free […]

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Local School Bus Driver Arrested for DUII After Completing Bus Route  

Seven hours after initial blood alcohol testing, the driver was found with blood alcohol levels of twice the legal limit
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On April 3, police arrested a Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless endangering, after completing a bus route.   According to Sheila Miller, Bend Police communications manager, BPD received a call from a BLPS transportation employee at around 6:45pm. The employee reported that the bus driver, 67-year-old Martha Ann Gerlicher, was under the influence and had […]

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