BEND, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency in the Bend-La Pine School District and High Desert Education Service District.
The announcement was made at a press conference held by the governor where she was joined by state agency directors and Bend-area lawmakers.
Kotek says the executive order provides the Bend-La Pine School District and High Desert Education Service District with administrative flexibility, allowing them to focus on urgent needs…