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Professional Peter Pan Star Returns to the Stage at Tower Theatre

The musical runs Feb. 21-March 1

A professional performer with deep roots in one of Peter Panโ€™s most iconic touring productions is returning to the role in a historic local event. Peter Pan theMusical, presented by Thoroughly Modern Productions, will run February 21through March 1 at the Tower Theatre, marking the first time professional theatricalflight has ever been used at this […]

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Central Oregon Trail Alliance Selects New Executive Director

The nonprofit welcomes Casey Andrews

After an extensive and thoughtful search process, Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey Andrews as the new Executive Director. The search engaged the Hiring Committee of the Board of Directors, additional board members, staff, and volunteers, who collectively dedicated more than 1,000 hours reviewing over 40 applicants, conducting […]

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Awarded $1 Million for Tribal Housing Solar and Battery Storageย 

Storage systems will be at three locations on the reservation

Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises (WSPWE) and Warm Springs Housing Authority (WSHA) were awarded $1 million to bring high-performance solar and battery energy storage systems to three locations on the Warm Springs Reservation, advancing the Tribesโ€™ priorities of energy sovereignty, equity, affordability, and resilience.  The grant was awarded by the Oregon Department of Energyโ€™s […]

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America 250 Oregon Commission Invites Public Input on National America250 Time Capsule

A call for ideas on what to include to represent the state of Oregon

On July 4, 2026, America250 will bury the Semiquincentennial Time Capsule within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The stainless-steel cylinder, designed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is designed to safely store commemorative objects for 250 years until the capsuleโ€™s opening on July 4, 2275. Each state has been asked to contribute […]

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CamPAH! Returns Feb. 14-15

It’s a deaf-centric adaptive snowsports youth camp

Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) will hostย CamPAH!, a deaf-centric adaptive snowsports camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth, onย February 14โ€“15. Traditionally held at Hoodoo Ski Area over Presidentโ€™s Day weekend, CamPAH! will take place at Mt. Bachelor this season due to low snow conditions. CamPAH! serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth athletes ages 10โ€“19 […]

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Deschutes County Seeks Planning Commission Member From Redmond/Terrebonne Areaย 

Deadline is March 5 at 4pm

Deschutes County invites residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the Countyโ€™s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 5, at 4 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policies and zoning regulations, making recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members form the official citizen involvement committee on land use […]

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Completes Accreditation Process

It reinforces the agency’s commitment to professional standards

The Deschutes County Sheriffโ€™s Office has successfully completed its accreditation process through the Northwest Accreditation Alliance (NWAA), reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in law enforcement operations and public safety. Accreditation is a continuous process conducted every three years to ensure law enforcement agencies remain compliant with more than 100 professional standards. These […]

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Wyden, Merkley, Bynum Celebrate $3.8 Million in Federal Funding for Expansion of Redmond Airportย 

Work is underway on airport construction

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum announced $3.8 million in federal funding to kickstart the expansion of Redmond Airport. “My visit to the Redmond Airport last fall showed me firsthand how this funding is a solid and key investment in infrastructure and economic growth in Central Oregon,โ€ย Wyden said.ย โ€œFrom […]

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Lawmakers Seek Public Testimony on Legislation Removing Unintended Barriers to Affordable Housing and On-Site ChildCare Facilities

Chief sponsors are Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson and Sen. Dick Anderson

Senator Dick Anderson and Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson, chief sponsors of Senate Bill 1566, are encouraging Oregonians to provide public testimony on critical legislation designed to remove unintended regulatory barriers that are blocking affordable housing development and on-site child care facilities across the state. The Senate Committee on Labor and Business will hold a public hearing […]

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State Democrats Advance Legislation to Lower Taxes

Republicans say Senate Democrats are one step closer to raising taxes on local business and working Oregonians

 Today [Monday, Feb. 9], the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue advanced legislation to the Senate floor that cuts taxes for more than 200,000 low-to-moderate income Oregon households, spurs job growth in Oregon businesses, and protects $291 million in needed funding for education, health care, and public safety. Senate Bill 1507 achieves these benefits for working […]

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