Education

Redmond Proficiency Academy students shine on stage

Redmond Proficiency Academy is known in the world of high school theater. Since Kate Torcom, theater director, started…

Bend

Delays loom for plan to increase Deschutes River winter flows

A plan to increase wintertime flows in the Deschutes River to 300 cubic feet per second by 2028…

Bend

Central Oregon Community College chooses its next president: Greg Pereira

Greg Pereira, vice president of student affairs at Rio Salado College in Arizona, has been chosen by the…

Environment

Redmond gets state OK to use more water

The city of Redmond has finalized agreements with state regulators to provide the growing metro area with enough…

Bend

Dunkelberg slays in viral video to promote Redmond library

Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg has undergone a glow-up in promoting the new Redmond Public Library, which…

Bend

Meet the three finalists up for the job of COCC’s next president

Central Oregon Community College is gaining a new president this year, as President Laurie Chesley has announced her…

Bend

Amid immigration concerns, Central Oregon schools and colleges reassure families

Worry has been swirling around the country about the ongoing and future U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns.…

Crime & Justice

Man arrested after stabbing at Redmond convenience store

A Bend man was arrested in Redmond on Wednesday after police say he stabbed someone at the 7-11…

Bend

Educator shortage continues to hit regional provider HDESD

The High Desert Educational Service District, which provides regional services to children and students, continues to be faced…

Bend

2023-24 graduation rates are up for Central Oregon high schools

High School graduation rates generally rose among Central Oregon school districts for the 2023-24 school year. Every district…

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