Man says he was behind some of the viral googly eyes on public art in Oregon
A man in the central Oregon city of Bend says he was responsible for some of the googly eyes placed on sculptures there.
‘Googly Eye Bandit’ in Oregon Comes Forward
Jeff Keith, who runs a nonprofit, claimed he was behind some of the googly eyes that mysteriously appeared on public art in Bend, Ore.
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Despite pandemic, Oregon Class of ’24 saw slight rise in graduation rate; Bend-La Pine, all C.O. districts top state
Students in Oregon’s Class of 2024, who started high school online in the midst of a global pandemic, surpassed expectations and graduated at a rate slightly higher than their peers in 2023 and significantly higher than predicted four years ago.
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“Pausing for a second to celebrate:” Central Oregon graduation rates surpass state average
Oregon's Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the state's second-highest on record. Here in Central Oregon, Redmond, Jefferson County, and Bend-La Pine school districts saw a slight bump from last year.
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Skyline Forest owner looking for buyers for all its Central Oregon timber properties
The California-based company selling Skyline Forest west of Bend has put additional Oregon land holdings up for sale. Shanda Asset Management LLC is selling all of its six properties in
An Oregon city and business are among HGTV’s ‘30 Travel Trends and Destinations for 2025′
The HGTV website compiled a wide-ranging list for travel trends and destinations for 2025, including "Coolcations" and cities around the world.
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Oregon cities are asking the state to help build infrastructure, update tax, camping rules
Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents.
Newport's Ocean to Bay Trail highlights the coast's natural variety
The trail stretches about five miles from Agate Beach to Newport's Historic Bayfront. Walkers and bikers wind through several sections showcasing diverse habitats.
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This Man Says He’s the Mysterious ‘Googly-Eye Bandit’ in Bend, Oregon
Jeff Keith, a longtime resident and nonprofit founder, says he used duct tape to affix googly eyes to two public sculptures last month
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With Crackling Fires and Cozy Blankets, This Snow-Covered Cabin In Oregon Has It All
If you're dreaming of a winter retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows, forest views, and a crackling fire, this A-frame is what you need.
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Oregon passed expensive legislation supporting renters facing housing crisis. Eviction cases are still climbing.
Property managers say more tenants aren't paying rent on time. Housing advocates say rising rents and stagnant wages make it harder to do so.
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A Prefabricated Path to Homeownership
Other prefabricated housing types, like modular and tiny homes, are similar but differ in building regulations, and can often be sited in a manufactured home park. In dwelling parks, people typically purchase the structure and lease the land,