Sisters teen arrested in string of graffiti vandalism
An 18-year-old Sisters resident was arrested Tuesday in a string of graffiti vandalism around the community over several weeks this summer, Deschutes…
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Oregon gas prices rise 9 cents, biggest jump in US
Prices at the gas pump are falling for most drivers across the country, as crude oil prices remain relatively low. It’s a different story on…
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La Pine-area horse rescued after falling in hole
One of two La Pine-area horses who wandered away from home fell into a hole while being returned to his pasture Monday evening and needed some help…
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NASA scientist talks climate change in Bend
Climate change was at the forefront Monday night at the Tower Theatre in Bend, as a former NASA scientist gave a presentation on the topic. A big…
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Crook County reports first horse case of West Nile virus
(Update: Adding comments from Crook County health officials, Vector Control manager; horse survived disease) West Nile virus, a disease spread by…
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Oregon jobless rate holds steady, despite hiring slowdown
Oregon’s unemployment rate barely moved — yet again — in September, but state economists saw continued signs of a slowdown in…
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Jury issues ruling in Pine Nursery playground dispute
A 4-day trial and 3 1/2-year legal battle over playground improvements at Pine Nursery Park in Bend is over. A 12-person jury on Monday voted…
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Medicare open enrollment begins; help is available
The annual open enrollment for Medicare started Tuesday, and the Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Program in the Oregon…
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler launches bid for second term
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ted Wheeler has announced he will run for re-election as the mayor of Portland, trying to become the first person elected to…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Fending off ransomware
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against ransomware. In honor of October being cyber…
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Registration open for ‘I Like Pie’ Thanksgiving run/walk
It’s that time of the year again! Bend’s favorite (and tastiest!) Thanksgiving day community event is now open for registrations.…
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Jury: No criminal wrongdoing by Portland PD in fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing by Portland police who fatally shot Lane Martin in the…
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Local Alert Weather, Tue. AM, 20-15-19
-GOOD TUESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… We get one more fair day before a system arriving from the west will bring storm activity back to the Pacific…
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Sisters Coffee Co. receives OSU business honor
Sisters Coffee Company of Sisters, Heritage Specialty Foods of Portland and CRB Manufacturing of Clackamas have been selected as this year’s…
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Two petitions to recall Gov. Kate Brown fall short
(Update: Second petition submitted, also lacks enough signatures; Oregon GOP statement) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A pair of recall efforts by…
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Northwest tribes: Remove 3 Columbia River dams
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — Two Pacific Northwest tribes are calling for the removal of three major hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. The…
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Bend PD warns: Winter brings rise in thefts from cars
As winter and the holidays approach, Bend police are reminding it’s important to take more precautions when securing your vehicles and…
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Happy Monday evening, everyone! Enjoy the next 24 to 48 hours because changes are ahead! Temperatures tonight will be chilly in the upper 20s and…
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Lawsuit delays Pine Nursery playground project
Children at play may have to be a bit more creative at one northeast Bend park this summer, as a legal dispute delays completion of playground…
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Police ID man killed at Eugene home
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man killed at a Eugene home Sunday as 48-year-old Stephen Durkee of Eugene. The Lane County…
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