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If you’re a local artist with a passion for Hispanic Heritage Month, your work could grace a local bus later this year.

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Cherriots is seeking original artwork submissions for a bus wrap to honor the cultural celebration, which begins September 15.

“This project highlights the vibrant Hispanic/Latiné culture through artistic expression,” the agency said.

Cherriots previously wrapped a bus in February for Black History Month.

More information on the art contest is available on the transit agency’s website, which includes specific dimensions. Submissions must be received by July 12.

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Weddle kindergarten teacher Brock Bergstedt spent weeks arriving at school at 5:30 a.m. to paint a mural in the hallway, working with his mother Lillian.

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Events from May 2-9 include seasonal markets, a plant sale and a concert by 1980s hitmakers.

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About 300 people attended a Tuesday evening debate between Mayor Chris Hoy and Councilor Julie Hoy, which turned personal as the two unrelated candidates questioned one another.

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Upcoming tuition hikes will give Oregon’s public four-year universities some of the highest costs in the West.

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