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Canadians and Other International Tourists Shun Oregon This Summer

Spending from international travelers dropped 21% in July.
by Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project

Spending by international travelers to Oregon this summer has dropped sharply, down 21% this July compared with July 2024, according to an analysis of Visa card spending prepared for Travel Oregon. The Oregon Coast took the biggest hit—international travelers’ spending in July, the most recent month for which figures were available, plummeted to half of […]

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Teacher Surprised at Assembly with Top Honor 

Redmond High School’s Mona Mensing named Oregon regional Teacher of the Year
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Mona Mensing, an English teacher at Redmond High School, was named one of Oregon’s 16 regional Teachers of the Year for 2025-26 during a surprise all-school assembly Sept. 16.  “I feel seen and heard, just like my students, and it’s truly amazing,” Mensing said after receiving the honor. “This is a shout-out to all English […]

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From 1925 to Today: Bend Education Center Celebrates Milestone Century 

The evolution from pioneering high school to modern educational headquarters
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A century ago, downtown Bend celebrated as the city’s new high school — a grand earth-toned brick building nestled among towering ponderosa pines — welcomed its first students. Today, that same structure — now the Bend-La Pine Education Center — sits in the heart of downtown Bend as the district’s administrative hub and a living […]

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Bipartisan Unity Takes Center Stage at City Club of Central Oregon

Lawmakers from both parties collaborate on wildfire prevention, mental health funding amid looming budget crisis
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In a display of bipartisan unity, lawmakers from Central Oregon gathered in Bend on Sept. 18 for a City Caucus meeting hosted by the City Club of Central Oregon. The event brought together Sen. Anthony Broadman, Sen. Mike McLane, Rep. Emerson Levy and Rep. Jason Kropf to review the outcomes of the 2025 legislative session and […]

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Red Light Cameras to be Installed at Three Bend Intersections

Warnings to speeders begin in January with citations beginning in spring of 2026
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The City of Bend has given the green light for a vendor to install red light cameras at three intersections. At their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Bend City Council approved a three-year contract with American Traffic Solutions for $2.3 million with the ability to extend the contract two additional years for $780,000. During […]

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Central Oregon Activists participate in global solidarity hunger strike for Palestine 

United Nations report sparks action among Senators and advocacy groups
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Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced in a press release Sept. 18 a groundbreaking resolution asking the President to recognize a Palestinian state. It’s the first time the U.S. Senate has ever formally called for recognizing a Palestinian state while also supporting a secure Israel. The announcement comes just two days after Central Oregon activists staged […]

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Don’t Let These Three Clauses Confuse You

A guide to Oregon’s purchase and sale agreement
by James Keane, Licensed broker RE/MAX Key Properties

When buying a home here in Oregon, there are several agreements, addendums and the like that are required to complete the purchase and sale of a particular property. The centerpiece of every transaction is the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a document designed to protect both parties and ensure a smooth closing. Yet, over the years, […]

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Redmond Fire and Rescue Earns Peds Ready EMS Certification 

Department receives statewide recognition for specialized pediatric emergency care standards
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Redmond Fire & Rescue has earned official recognition as a Peds Ready Emergency Medical Systems agency by the Oregon Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, highlighting the department’s commitment to emergency care for kids.   A Peds Ready agency is an ambulance service or hospital emergency room that’s been evaluated and found to have the right […]

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Central Oregon Faces Worst HIV Crisis on Record 

Rising rates of risky behaviors contribute to climbing infection rates, officials say
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Beth thought the hardest part was over when her COVID symptoms finally cleared in late 2022. Like many Central Oregonians, she had delayed routine health care during the pandemic, focusing instead on getting by while the world shut down around her. But months later, a routine blood test at Deschutes County’s health clinic revealed something […]

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Vote on Transportation Bill Delayed Again

by The Source Staff

The vote on critical stop-gap transportation investments will be held during September legislative days to allow for Sen. Chris Gorsek (D-Gresham) to be present. After hearing from Gorsek and his medical team, the Senate will postpone consideration of critical stop-gap transportation investments until interim legislative days, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. The Senate floor session […]

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