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A Bend Bulletin columnist argues that Oregon state government is pushing Bend residents to drive less, framing state transportation policy as a 'driving diet' for the Central Oregon city. The column criticizes efforts to curb car travel in a region built around driving, and the commentary is drawing attention among local readers debating state oversight of local transportation choices.
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Central Oregon Community College and its faculty union have reached a tentative agreement, averting a planned faculty strike. The deal ends negotiations that had raised the prospect of classroom disruptions at the Bend-based college. Details of the agreement, including terms on pay and working conditions, have not yet been made public, and ratification votes by union members and the college board are expected to follow.
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Faculty at Central Oregon Community College in Bend are threatening to go on strike Monday, prompting questions about how the campus will operate if the walkout proceeds. The college and its faculty union are working to resolve their dispute, and students and staff are awaiting details on contingency plans for classes and services.
- 4Bend's Newest High School Puts Focus on Business and Career Tech▼Bend’s newest high school focuses on business and career tech education
Bend, Oregon has opened a new high school built around business and career and technical education. The school aims to prepare students for work and further study through hands-on, career-focused programs rather than a traditional curriculum alone. Local coverage in the Bend Bulletin highlights the district's push to expand vocational and business pathways for students in the growing Central Oregon city.
- 5Editor's picks highlight Bend music and art events▼Editor’s picks: Highlights in Bend music, art events
The Bulletin has compiled an editor's selection of standout music and art events happening in Bend, Oregon. The roundup points residents and visitors toward notable local performances and exhibitions. Interest centers on what shows and art happenings are worth attending in the central Oregon city this season.
- 6Columnist shares favorite movies ahead of Bend film festival▼Columnist shares all-time favorite movies ahead of Bend film festival
A columnist at The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon has published a rundown of their all-time favorite movies ahead of the city's upcoming film festival. The piece offers personal picks and recommendations as local attention turns to the festival, giving readers a starting point for films to watch and discuss in the lead-up to the event.
- 7Bend's Open Arts Center Launches Inaugural Music Series●Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center - The Source - Bend, Oregon
Bend, Oregon's Open Arts Center is preparing to host its first-ever music series, according to an announcement from The Source Weekly. The inaugural program marks a new programming direction for the arts venue, though details on performers, dates and ticketing were not included in the initial report.
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A cheesecake business in Bend, Oregon has launched a vending machine, allowing customers to buy its desserts around the clock. The Bend Bulletin reported the launch, which gives the small bakery a new way to sell products beyond regular store hours without added staffing costs. The move highlights how small food businesses are experimenting with automated retail to reach more customers.
- 9Batacular bat-themed education event coming to Bend on Oct. 24▼Batacular brings bat-themed education to Bend on Oct. 24
Bend, Oregon, will host Batacular, a bat-themed educational event, on October 24. Organizers aim to teach residents about bats and their role in the local ecosystem through family-friendly activities. Local outlet KTVZ reported on the upcoming event, drawing attention from Central Oregon audiences interested in wildlife education.
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Bend's new art station has opened its doors and the first round of classes is now underway. The Bulletin reported the opening, marking a new venue for arts education in the central Oregon city. Beyond the announcement itself, no further details about programs, instructors or attendance were available.