Bend Residents Can Monitor Water Use

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The City of Bend is partnering with WaterSmart Software to provide water customers access to their water use information online. The City of Bend reports that 60% of the city’s water goes through landscape irrigation systems. Smart irrigation practices reduce waste & protect local water resources.

Register your City of Bend water account at bendoregon.gov/watersmart today and get started. Once registered, you’ll be able to track your daily water use, see how you compare to similar water users and get notification of potential water leaks, and to see if your water use is where it should be.

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Free Days Returns To High Desert Museum

It’s that time of year again! Visit the High Desert Museum during Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturdays, occurring January 25 and February 22. Everyone can experience the latest exhibits, dynamic wildlife encounters and more for

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Oregon’s Employment Drops by 3,700 in December

In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 3,700 jobs, following a revised increase of 3,700 jobs in November. December’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+1,900 jobs) and government (+700). Declines were largest in leisure and