Nominations sought for Oregon’s next poet laureate
The Oregon Poet Laureate Program is now accepting nominations for the state’s next poet laureate. Over the course of a two-year-term, the poet…
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Oregon’s Bottle Bill adds many more beverages Jan. 1
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reminded consumers and retailers on Friday that a wider variety of beverages, from energy drinks to kombucha,…
Continue Reading Deschutes poverty rate below statewide figure
Deschutes County has a poverty rate below the state and national figures just released for 2016, but the same is not true for Crook or Jefferson…
Continue Reading Fugitive attempted murder suspect captured in Madras
A Madras man wanted on attempted murder, kidnapping and numerous other charges in an assault earlier this year on a woman with whom he had two…
Continue Reading Wyden to be honored for most town halls this year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon will receive an award for hosting the most town halls of any U.S. senator this year. The…
Continue Reading $80M worth of marijuana seized in W. Washington
CENTRALIA, Wash. (AP) – Authorities say investigators have raided suspected marijuana grow operations involving Chinese nationals in Western…
Continue Reading Deschutes sheriff’s deputies search for suspicious man
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are investigating Jasmine Kjellesvik’s tale of a frightening encounter with a suspicious man. The…
Continue Reading Christmas Tree Project gives free trees to those in need
Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas…
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