A chance to vote on changing Bend’s government may be coming

You may have a chance to vote on changing the City of Bend’s government structure.

City Council members are discussing proposed changes that would allow all Bend voters to choose a mayor and two council members.

Four other council members would be elected by just the people who live within four wards.

The measure that would make the changes could be on a May ballot.

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NeighborImpact Receives Head Start Grant

As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact has received confirmation of a renewed federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central

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Oregon’s November Jobless Rate Was 5.2%

The Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data for November 2025, after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. The October unemployment