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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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Central Oregon Community College Faculty Hopeful After May 13 Rally  

As the day for potential wage proposal nears, COCC faculty members say they remain hopeful for solutions and cooperation
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Some Central Oregon Community College faculty say they are feeling optimistic, unified and committed to finding a solution to achieving fair wages after the May 13 rally attended by over 75 demonstrators.   COCC faculty have reached day 119 of good-faith bargaining with their employer and only have 26 more to go before they reach the minimum days required to exchange a proposal. During this time, some faculty have […]

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Point In Time Counts Show a 19% Reduction in Homelessness across Tri-County Area 

Homelessness Leadership Coalition staff and volunteers identified 1,706 people in shelters, hotels and motels, feeding centers and other areas
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The annual Point In Time count for individuals experiencing homelessness shows a decrease for Central Oregon in 2026, due to expanded shelter capacity and housing initiatives, leaders say.  The purpose of the PIT is to learn more about people who are experiencing homelessness and the barriers they face to getting constructive resources. Every January, the Homelessness Leadership Coalition sends staff and volunteers to […]

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Officials Give Preview of New Bend Public Works Campus  

The public will get a chance to celebrate the work going into running Bend and learn about inner workings of Public Works
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On May 14, the public will get a first-hand look at the City of Bend’s new Public Works campus on NW Talus Place. The project, completed late last year, came in below the project’s $130 million budget.   At the open house celebration, community members will be able to peruse the city’s water testing labs, check on where City workers maintain their vehicles and survey the lots where sludge from storm sewers is processed. The event includes food, drink and an opportunity to […]

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Brightside Animal Center Open Sundays in June, New Programs Coming

New hours, dog-adventure day and insulation for extreme weather bring in cheers from staff and pets at Brightside
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Redmond’s Brightside Animal Center will expand its hours of operation to Sundays from 10am to 5:30pm, starting on June 7. The change in hours comes after a year of deliberation between staff members who say community members are more available and willing to adopt or pick up lost pets on weekends. BAC Shelter Director Hannah […]

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New Women’s Police Training Org Names New President

Redmond Lieutenant April Huey was named Oregon Association for Women in Criminal Justice’s president four years after becoming Redmond’s first female Lieutenant
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Redmond Police Department’s Lieutenant April Huey was elected as the Oregon Association for Women in Criminal Justice’s first president. Huey formed the OAWCJ in March as a separate branch of the Oregon Peace Officers Association, and was later elected president by its members. As a non-profit organization, OPOA promotes proper training and achievement recognition for police officers in Oregon. The new OAWCJ offers similar programs, but places an emphasis on championing women’s empowerment in the Oregon Criminal Justice field. […]

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Walkouts Planned in Bend, Redmond for May Day  

Upcoming events focus on spotlighting standards of living and difficulties experienced by the working class and immigrant communities
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Organizers in Redmond and Bend will hold May Day walkout marches May 1, planned as protests against billionaire rule and the Trump Administration’s policies. Protesters are encouraged to skip out on school, work and shopping to create an economic disruption.   Redmond’s event is hosted and organized by Indivisible Redmond, a local chapter of the nationwide movement against authoritarianism, and will take place at the Redmond Public Library […]

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Aaron Foster Brings Mostly Jokes to Bend

His inspirations, two pooches who brighten up his day, dark humor with a personal flair and an upcoming comedy show at Upp Liquids
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“There’s nothing better than performing live.”   Despite being an introvert, that’s what Aaron Foster, comedian, actor and film director, says about the stage. In this Q&A, he jokes about mental health, oftentimes his own, and talks about what Bendites can expect for his upcoming show April 30.   The Source: What does a typical day look like for you?  Aaron Foster: Getting up walking my dogs, […]

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Sisters Coffee Company Opens its Newest Café in Bend

Located in the Jackstraw development, the café opens to the community April 23
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Longtime local coffee roaster Sisters Coffee Company is expanding its offerings in Bend with a new café on the ground floor of the Jackstraw residential development. Located at 310 S.W. Industrial Way in Bend’s Southern Crossing neighborhood, the new café will have a soft opening Thursday, April 23, followed by a grand opening celebration on […]

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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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