A recently awarded five-year, $2.2 million grant to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) from the U.S. Department of Education will continue funding the regional chapter of the federal High School Equivalency Program, a longtime partnership between COCC and the High Desert Education Service District (HDESD). The grant period began on July 1. The federal High School […]
COCC Awarded $2.2 Million from U.S. Dept. of Education for High School Equivalency Program
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Atmosphere Returns to Bend for a Night of Hip-Hop
Renowned for consistency and prolific output in independent hip-hop, Atmosphere has shaped the introspective underground rap scene for over 25 years. The iconic duo — rapper Sean Daley, known by his stage name “Slug,” and producer Anthony Davis (Ant), return to Bend on Thursday, Aug. 1, as part of the Tour De Friends Part Trois.Joining […]
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Gathering for Music and Community
It’s not uncommon to spot teenagers snacking on fries or ice cream on a warm afternoon, while gentlemen in Stetson hats, silver belt buckles and cowboy boots wander into the watering hole at Redmond’s General Duffy’s. The Highway 97-adjacent bar, food cart pod, sit-down restaurant and concert venue has a little bit of something for […]
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Skipping the Beat
My first experience with a heart arrhythmia was as a young athlete. Pulling up to a belay after a hard rock-climbing pitch, my heart began to beat abnormally fast. I became slightly dizzy and felt shortness of breath – an awkward and frightening experience, especially as I was cliffside, perched hundreds of feet above the […]
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Keeping Staff and Customers Healthy… and Cool
The first two weeks of July brought record-breaking heat to Central Oregon and across the state. With daytime temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for consecutive days in Bend, on July 3, Gov. Tina Kotek urged Oregonians to take extra precautions in advance of the heatwave. During the extreme heat, several local businesses shifted their hours to […]
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Race Your Way Around Central Oregon
For this year’s Summer Health and Fitness issue, we’ve compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon. The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week Bend Summer Series – July […]
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Votantes de Redmond se preparan para opinar sobre la venta local de marihuana
El ayuntamiento de Redmond planea permitir que los residentes locales voten para ver si quieren tener dispensarios de marihuana en la ciudad. El 9 de julio, los concejales del ayuntamiento de Redmond votaron por unanimidad para presentar una boleta de votación consultiva a los votantes el 5 de noviembre, pidiendo su opinión de si se […]
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Biblioteca del lado este de Bend suspenderá servicio en 2025
El 3 de julio, la biblioteca pública de Deschutes (DPL por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la decisión de no renovar el contrato de alquiler de la biblioteca en la zona este de Bend. La biblioteca, localizada en Dean Swift Road, cerca de la carretera 20, permanecerá abierta hasta que finalice el contrato de alquiler […]
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Redmond City Council Adjusts Public Comment Rules
At a July 9 Redmond City Council meeting, Mayor Ed Fitch announced that the City will modify its rules on public comment, allowing it to only occur at the end of council meetings, once official City business has been completed. Before July 9, individuals were allowed the opportunity for public comment both at the beginning […]
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Source Warmup
Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney Dies at 81 On July 16, former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney passed away at age 81 from complications related to cancer. Courtney was the longest serving legislator in Oregon history, serving 14 years in the Oregon House and 24 years in the Senate. He retired in January 2023 […]