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Art in Public Places issues call for artists for work to place in Colorado Avenue-Columbia Street roundabout

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Art in Public Places seeks to commission a permanent large-scale work of art for the Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout in Bend. The Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout connects drivers coming from downtown Bend to the westside of town over the Colorado Bridge, where the Bend Whitewater Park is

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Report looks at economic impact of Oregon heritage organizations, traditional events

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has released the Economic Impacts and Value of Oregon’s Heritage Organizations and Events report that speaks to the impact that heritage organizations and Heritage Tradition events have on Oregon’s economy.  This report evaluated economic activity in heritage collecting organizations (“heritage organizations” e.g., libraries, museums, historical sites) and tradition events

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ODOT updating 25-year Oregon Transportation Plan: Learn more, provide feedback

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Why should you care about the “Oregon Transportation Plan?” Well, now you can figure that out with a video series and online tool aimed at helping everyone learn more about this influential guiding document. The Oregon Transportation Plan, or OTP, sets the state’s transportation policies and investment priorities for the next 20 to 25 years.

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Bend-La Pine Schools students, staff to celebrate College and Career Day on Friday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, Bend-La Pine Schools students and staff will take part in College and Career Day, a longstanding tradition in the district to draw students’ attention to available pathways after graduation.  Schools celebrate the day with a variety of fun, engaging activities including dressing up as a career professional (construction worker,

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COCC Board Budget Committee seeks members

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is currently seeking individuals interested in serving on the college’s budget committee. There are three current vacancies representing three different zones with opportunities for Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes County residents. The budget committee consists of the seven elected COCC board members and seven appointed citizens representing the

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