The percentage of Oregon kindergartners whose families opted them out of vaccinations for nonmedical reasons jumped to 9.7% for the 2024–25 school year. That percentage is the highest in state history, according to the Oregon Health Authority, and marks the fourth consecutive annual increase. Like other states, Oregon allows two types of exemptions from common […]
Vaccination Avoidance Rises in Oregon
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The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation opens applications for the $25,000 Spark Awards for Oregon Artists in the Literary and Media Arts
Today, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation opened applications for the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists. The Spark Award for Oregon Artists is inspired by the Foundation’s belief that the self-directed pursuit by professional artists of new ideas, opportunities and skills is essential to our state’s cultural vitality. The three-year pilot program […]
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COCC to Dedicate New Veterans Center with Ceremony, Chinook Helicopter
Beginning with the landing of a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook on its Bend campus athletic field, a Central Oregon Community College (COCC) dedication event for its newly revamped Robert D. Maxwell Veterans Resource Center will celebrate veterans and a new space for student veterans beginning at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Coats […]
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Celebrate Buttes, Brews & Big Views: The 5th Annual Big Butte Challenge Returns May 23–October 1
Central Oregon’s most scenic adventure is back for its fourth year! The Big Butte Challenge invites hikers, runners, and beer-lovers alike to take on 9+ iconic buttes and celebrate each summit with a cold craft pint from local breweries. This self-paced summer challenge kicks off May 23rd and runs through October 1st. Whether you’re climbing […]
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KTVZ to Launch New Weekly Sports Show, “Beyond the Score”
KTVZ is proud to announce the launch of its new weekly sports show, Beyond the Score, hosted by Sports Director Dylan Anderman. The show premieres Sunday, June 15th at 10:30 p.m. on KFXO (FOX) and will re-air on KTVZ+, giving viewers multiple ways to tune in and connect with the heart of local sports. Beyond […]
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Kids Curate Exhibition Shares Work of Yearlong Program with Elementary Students
The High Desert Museum invites visitors to experience the culmination of a yearlong program that dove into the diverse perspectives of wildfire in Central Oregon. Explore the artistic voices of young students in Kids Curate, open now through Sunday, June 1. Every year, Kids Curate integrates art, science and history into classrooms and field-trip experiences […]
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Mt. Bachelor Wins National Award for Inclusion & Belonging
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) named the winners of its annual awards in sustainability, safety, marketing, and beginner conversion (growth) at its National Convention and Tradeshow in Marco Island, Florida, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Mt. Bachelor is thrilled and honored to have won the “Mountains are for Everyone” award, which recognizes the ski […]
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Best of the Nest 2025
The votes are tallied and the winners are here! Thanks to the hundreds of readers who voted. We are proud to announce the best businesses that deliver the gold standard to families and children in our community. Cheers! Click here to view the winners!
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Prineville Reevaluates UGB Expansion, Location for Biomass Facility
The City of Prineville decided this week to pause a proposed Urban Growth Boundary expansion, set to accommodate space for a prospective biomass facility among other expansion opportunities. The Prineville City Council voted 4-2 in opposition of the UGB expansion, following concerns from residents about the planned location and a lack of community input. The […]
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Talking Real Estate Statistics:
Our local real estate market is a hot topic, and every month brings a fresh batch of statistics. We eagerly await the reports detailing average home prices, hoping to glean insight into the market’s health and the value of our own properties. However, while figures like the mean, median, and mode offer a seemingly straightforward […]