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            <title>CITY OF DUFUR FIREWORKS BAN</title>
            <description>CITY OF DUFUR FIREWORKS BAN</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>CITY OF DUFUR FIREWORKS BAN</h2>
<p><strong>On June 11, 2024 City of Dufur adopted resolution 06.11.2024D</strong></p>
<p><strong>in conjunction with Wasco County Resolution 24-012</strong></p>
<p><strong>DECLARING AN EMERGENCY</strong></p>
<p><strong>and</strong></p>
<p><strong>PROHIBITING THE USE OF ALL FIREWORKS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREAS OF DUFUR</strong></p>
<p><strong>EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY</strong></p>
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            <title>City of Dufur - Job Opportunity</title>
            <description>Water &amp; Wastewater Utility Assistant</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:42:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>The City of Dufur is taking applications for full-time 40 hours a week Utility Assistants. </p>
<p>Duties include but are not limited to: Maintenance of wastewater and water infrastructure, meter readings, daily flow readings, equipment repair &amp; maintenance, facility maintenance, snow removal, street maintenance, lift up to 50 lbs., and work outdoors in all weather.</p>
<p>Complete job descriptions and applications are located under the documents tab.  </p>
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            <title>City of Dufur Newsletter - August 2022</title>
            <description>Wastewater Update, Express Bill Pay, New Meters, and more!</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/city-of-dufur-newsletter-august-2022</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:20:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="https://cityofdufur.org/uploads/newsletter.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download your copy here!</a></strong></p>
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            <title>Council Meeting Date Change</title>
            <description>April 21, 2026</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:50:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, the City Council Meeting has been rescheduled for April 21st at 6 pm.</p>
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            <title>Dufur gets a Little Free Library!</title>
            <description>Take a book, leave a book!</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/dufur-gets-a-little-free-library</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:47:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The City of Dufur was gifted this handmade Little Free Library by Ronald Carpenter of The Dalles. Thanks to Public Works for installing it, and The Dalles Iron Works for welding on the post. The Little Free Library is open 24/7, 365 and will have adult and children’s books in rotation. Donated books should be clean and usable and of a topic appropriate for the general public. Staff at the City of Dufur will monitor and maintain the library. We hope you love it!</p>
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            <title>Dufur Vision Survey</title>
            <description>How can we improve Dufur</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/dufur-vision-survey</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:03:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Share your thoughts about the City of Dufur.  All responses are anonymous and will be used to help improve the City of Dufur.</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbxrvuve66Z0X0st3WVqfGq7BEbDRhmeneNadgQGKnTqIhGQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbxrvuve66Z0X0st3WVqfGq7BEbDRhmeneNadgQGKnTqIhGQ/viewform?vc=0&amp;c=0&amp;w=1&amp;flr=0</a></p>
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            <title>Dufur Visioning Plan: 5 Year Update</title>
            <description>Survey Open Now and Community Meeting Nov 15th. Let your voice be heard!</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/dufur-visioning-plan-5-year-update</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:39:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<h2><strong>We need your help with the 5-year update on Dufur’s 10-year vision: how are we doing and how do we get there?</strong></h2>
<p>The Dufur community came together to develop a Community Vision and Action plan in 2016. Following that process the Dufur community made school improvements, added new sidewalks, moved forward needed infrastructure projects, and upgraded park facilities leveraging outside grant funding and local investment.</p>
<p>It’s time for community members, businesses and organizations to come together again to update this vision for what they want Dufur to be in the future. This vision will help guide development, community focus, and investments in the coming years as well as provide a reference for outside funders supporting Dufur.</p>
<h2><strong>There are two ways to contribute your ideas:</strong></h2>
<ol><li><p>Fill out the survey using the QR code below</p></li>
<li><p>Attend the community meeting Tuesday, November 15th at 6 p.m. at Dufur School. Dinner will be provided. </p>
<p>(You can also do both!)</p></li></ol>
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            <title>Electronic Vaccine Cards Now Available in Oregon</title>
            <description>Oregonians can now get an electronic copy of their vaccine card.</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/electronic-vaccine-cards-now-available-in-oregon</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 19:20:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To create your voluntary electronic Covid19 vaccine record - click <a href="https://myelectronicvaccinecard.oregon.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>To learn more about My Electronic Vaccine Card, including how to set it up, troubleshooting tips and contact for technical support or language assistance, visit the Oregon Vaccine News blogpost <a href="https://covidblog.oregon.gov/my-electronic-vaccine-card-offers-digital-access-to-your-covid-19-vaccination-record/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Mayor Vacancy</title>
            <description>Vacancy for Mayor</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/mayor-vacancy</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:13:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Mayor Vacancy</strong></p>
<p>The Dufur City Council announces a vacancy for the Mayor position on the City Council. The term of office will begin on May 12, 2026, and end on December 31, 2026.</p>
<p>At this time, the vacancy will be filled by appointment of the sitting Dufur City Council. Any person who has resided in Dufur for at least 1 year and is registered to vote is eligible to fill this office. Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest to the Council.</p>
<p>Please submit all letters to the City Recorder by noon on May 11, 2026.</p>
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            <title>Meter Installation to begin 10/24</title>
            <description>Meters will be installed from Rail Hollow Rd. to within City limits</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:41:35 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Starting Monday, October 24, 2022, Correct Equipment, who has contracted with the City of Dufur, will begin to install new meters from Rail Hollow Rd. to within City limits. This will cause a brief interruption in service to affected properties as they will need to turn the water off to install your meter.  Please make sure the contractor has access to your meter to make this transition as smooth as possible. Thank you!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>STREET SWEEPING PUBLIC NOTICE</title>
            <description>Street Sweeping</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 18:31:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Starting at 7:00 am, Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, the City of The Dalles will conduct Street Sweeping in Dufur.</p>
<p>The City of Dufur requests that all vehicles not be parked on the paved portion of the city streets during this time.</p>
<p>                                        Thank you, City of Dufur Public Works.</p>
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            <title>Wasco County Citizen Alert</title>
            <description>Emergency Alert Notification System</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/wasco-county-citizen-alert</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:07:30 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612392/login" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now</a></strong> to get emergency alerts, such as severe weather, wildfires, floods, street &amp; road closures, missing persons, law enforcement activities and evacuation notices. </p>
<p>You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, cell, business phone, email, text messages, hearing impaired receiving devices and more. </p>
<p>For assistance registering, please call 541-506-2760</p>
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            <title>About Dufur</title>
            <description>What can we Dufur you?</description>
            <link>https://cityofdufur.org/news/welcome-to-dufur</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:53:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Dufur (pronounced dew-fur) is a small agricultural community that is proud of its rural heritage and local history. Dufur’s proximity to metropolitan centers like Portland, Yakima and Bend lets city dwellers experience our dramatic natural beauty and slower pace without roaming too far from home. Visitors enjoy our historic buildings &amp; quaint downtown, starry night skies (and sunny, blue ones too), and can step back in time with a walk along the <strong><a href="https://oregontrail-barlowroad.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barlow Trail</a></strong> or a visit to our local harvest festival, The <strong><a href="https://www.dufurhistoricalsociety.org/vintage-dufur-days-2022/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dufur Threshing Bee</a></strong>. During the holiday season, enjoy the charm of our Hometown Christmas celebration featuring craft fairs, visits with Santa, an old-time music jam, and our famous lighted tractor parade.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="dufurhistoricalsociety.org">Dufur’s Living History Museum</a></strong> preserves and shares the history of our town’s early farmers and settlers. In addition to the historic Schreiber Log Cabin, the museum features a blacksmith shop, the Endersby Schoolhouse (completely furnished), and an extensive collection of items on display in the Metzentine Building. </p>
<p><img src="/uploads/dufur-valley.jpg"></p>
<p>Dufur lies at the gateway to the Mt. Hood National Forest and is a short drive from the Columbia &amp; Deschutes Rivers, Shearer’s Falls and <strong><a href="https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White River Falls State Park</a></strong>. Plan your adventure and come experience small town hospitality at its best!</p>
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