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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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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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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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