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School Buses Ramp Up (opens the original)
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Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Mike Thomas Bend-La Pine students return to class in less than three weeks, and transportation crews are gearing up for a busy launch. Executive Director of Transportation Kim Crabtree says moving roughly 6,000 students each school day takes major coordination, with about 150 drivers covering 90 routes from hubs in Bend and La Pine. Crabtree says drivers are preparing for full buses and active neighborhoods, especially during morning pickup and afternoon drop-off.
Wildfires and ODOT (opens the original)
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Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Mike Thomas US 26 between Prineville and Mitchell is back open after a wildfire-related closure, but ODOT says the drive may not be back to normal just yet. Spokesperson Casey Davey says crews are still working near the highway, cutting hazard trees and, at times, back burning close to travel lanes. That means traffic control could change with little notice. Davey says drivers should slow down through burn areas, watch for smoke, and be alert for pilot cars guidin
COCC President Looks Ahead (opens the original)
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Posted About One Month Ago by Mike Thomas KBND News spoke exclusively with COCC President Greg Pereira as he approaches one year leading Central Oregon Community College. Pereira says his first year has centered on listening to employers and local communities, then adapting programs to meet workforce needs across the region. He also wants students to view COCC as a first-choice school, not a fallback, pointing to dorms and students who come from across the country to attend. Pereira says that se
OSU Cascades Work Integrated Learning (opens the original)
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Posted About One Month Ago by Mike Thomas OSU-Cascades is seeking more employer and nonprofit partners as its Work Integrated Learning program moves from pilot phase into a broader campus launch. Career Design Center director Cynthia Engle says the more community projects available, the faster the program can grow by connecting real-world needs directly with classroom work. Engle says it also helps students who may not have time for traditional internships, especially those already working while
Redmond Fireworks Ban (opens the original)
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Posted About One Month Ago by Mike Thomas Redmond is moving closer to banning personal fireworks inside city limits. City leaders held a public hearing this week, with fire danger and the strain on emergency responders around the Fourth of July driving the discussion. Mayor Ed Fitch says the council took a preliminary vote, with six members in favor and one opposed. The final vote is set for August 25th, and Fitch says he expects the ban to pass. The city is also exploring a July 3rd community c
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