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Bend La-Pine Schools Retains Controversial Sponsorship Sign

After hearing from community members, BLPS will display a replacement Nosler-sponsored sign at Mountain View High
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook will allow a sign acknowledging a sponsorship with local ammunition manufacturer, Nosler Inc., to be displayed below Mountain View High School’s scoreboard once again. MVHS selected Nosler as the sponsor for its football and soccer programs, sparking concerns last month from parents, teachers and residents due to the […]

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School Staff Negotiate Contract with Bend-La Pine School District

Bend Education Association bargains with BLPS seeking improvements while working with an expired contract
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Despite the rain, hundreds of community members gathered at the Bend-La Pine Schools admin building on Oct. 2 for a pre-bargaining rally, supporting contract negotiations between BLPS and its teachers’ union, Bend Education Association. Bend educators attended a bargaining session with the district on Oct. 2. Certified BLPS staff have been working without a contract […]

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Praxis Health Brings Urgent Care to Redmond

A medical group with locations in Bend, Redmond and Sisters welcomes its first urgent care in Redmond
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Praxis Health, an independent medical group, announced the grand opening of its new urgent care location in Redmond. The urgent care will share the same facilities as High Lakes Redmond on 4th Street.   The location, which opened Oct. 4, will be the first Praxis Health urgent care in Redmond, making it easier for locals to […]

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Central Oregon Awarded Funding for Youth Homelessness

Local housing programs receive nearly $1 million in funds from HUD
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Central Oregon received federal assistance to support housing programs for its houseless youth population, addressing a growing problem in several regions. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council nearly $1 million in funds in an effort to end youth homelessness in the community. The funding was provided to […]

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St. Charles to Continue Medicare Advantage Agreement

Hospital systems reaches an agreement with PacificSource to resume Medicare Advantage plans
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St. Charles Medical System reached an agreement with PacificSource on Sept. 29 that will continue its Medicare Advantage plans with no disruption in care or coverage. The agreement will reduce administrative burdens and address previous problems with Medicare Advantage plans, prioritizing the ease of care.   Beginning in 2024, patients of St. Charles Cancer Center can […]

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Are We Dating the Same Guy? Yes.

A private and controversial women-only Facebook group allows women to share information and advice about men and dating in Central Oregon.
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In a world full of social media and online apps, the current dating culture is quite different than it was before the advent of smart phones and social media. Redmond local Brandi Klann, after being married for several years, immediately noticed the glaring difference. “Things move so fast, and people can portray themselves totally differently […]

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New Art Station Coming to Larkspur Park

Beloved art programs planned to continue under one roof after Bend Park and Recreation gets approval for new building
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Bend’s east side will be the home of a new Art Station building, offering enhanced art programs for locals. Bend Park and Recreation District announced it will build the Art Station at Larkspur Park, following a Sept. 19 agreement by the board of directors. District staff estimate the facility will open by summer 2026. For […]

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A One-Man Point in Time Count

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Contracted Portland consultant Kevin Dahlgren to conduct a new Point in Time Count of houseless individuals, which some found misleading
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The Coordinated Houseless Response Office held a meeting on Sept. 21 outlining its plans moving forward to address houselessness in Central Oregon. Part of that meeting included conversation around a report that some community members found controversial. City and County staff for Deschutes County, Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters discussed an increase in community […]

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Franklin Ave. Shelter Turns ‘Congregate’ to Maximize Space

New contract allows friends to room together, housing more individuals
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Deschutes County Commissioners approved an amendment to the contract for Bend’s Franklin Avenue shelter on Sept. 13. The Franklin Avenue Shelter, in partnership with Shepard’s House, asked for the word “non-congregate” to be taken out of the contract, allowing larger rooms to be used by non-related groups. According to Evan Hendrix, the director of navigation […]

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