Virtually Meet Two Bend-LaPine School Board Candidates

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A virtual “meet and greet” is scheduled for two Bend-La Pine School Board candidates today.  Megan Norris announced she has filed for the Zone 7 “at-large” seat, and Marcus LeGrand earlier filed for Zone 2 position. Today’s virtual meeting is at 5:00 pm and is hosted by Deschutes County DA John Hummel and Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman. RSVP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/485382512613951.

Seven community members make up the Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors. Registered voters elect board members for terms of four years. Zones 1 and 4 are also on this May’s special election ballot. 

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Inventerprise Contest

Announcing 2025 Inventerprise, an exciting opportunity for Central Oregon students! Inventerprise is a problem-solving contest open to all Central Oregon K-12 students, designed to foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Last year, we had nearly 900 participants.

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City of Bend Seeks UGB Feedback

The City of Bend is seeking community feedback on two potential site options for a one-time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion. The two sites under consideration are: Jasper Ridge, located near the east side of town, and

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Madras Police Announce Speeding Enforcement

Chief Timothy Plummer and the Madras Police Department are taking steps to ensure road safety during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With support from a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety

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Sex Offender Sweep Nets Arrests

Last month, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit partnered with the United States Marshals Service to conduct Operation Trick or Treat 2 as part of a nationwide Sex Offender Compliance operation. The operation in

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New Data Shows Measure 110 Client Changes

Behavioral Health Resource Networks (BHRNs) across the state continue to connect more substance users with services and treatment, according to the most recent quarterly report that ended June 30, 2024. The newly reported data were collected after legislative reforms