Oregonians need to use state, not federal W-4 withholding form
The Oregon Department of Revenue is notifying taxpayers that any changes to their state withholding must be made on Form OR-W-4 beginning Jan. 1, as…
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NIH funds OSU training of natural products, supplement researchers
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year grant of more than $1 million to Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and…
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United Way of Deschutes County wraps up successful 2019
For United Way of Deschutes County, 2019 was a big year. The local nonprofit accomplished a couple of notable firsts, as well as continued its…
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St. Charles Bend hit with $26.5 million wrongful death suit
The family of a southern Oregon woman who died at St. Charles Bend in early 2017 has filed a $26.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the…
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Shepherd’s House seeks year-end donations to reach goal
For the fourth straight year, a group of donors is offering to match up to $251K in donations to Bend’s Shepherd’s House, and they are within $10,000…
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Bend recovery house gets major boost
The organization 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon on Monday donated nearly $20,000 to DAWNS House, which stands for Directly Assisting Women Newly…
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Pacific Power warns C.O. customers of phone scams
Pacific Power is warning of scams targeting several utility customers from Bend to Madras, with the crooks threatening to shut off their power if…
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Snow possible, rain likely
An upper level ridge of high pressure over the area will quickly flatten Tuesday as a strong low pressure trough moves across the area through…
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No new snow in the last 24 hours, but there’s plenty on the…
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Redmond boosting fine for illegal fireworks use to $500
The city of Redmond is hiking its fine for illegal fireworks use, from $100 to $500, on New Year’s Day, in a bid to curb their use, police reminded…
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Crews rescue fallen, injured Mt. Hood teen climber
Authorities say a 16-year-old mountain climber was rescued Monday after falling 500 feet on Mount Hood and hurting his leg.…
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BPRD: Medicare Advantage expanding access to fitness programs
Accessing Bend Park and Recreation District fitness passes is getting easier in the New Year, thanks to expanded partnerships with three nationwide…
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C.O. law enforcement agencies ramp up holiday patrols
If you’ve been seeing more patrol cars on the street and a higher police presence, it’s because local law enforcement is trying to ensure those…
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Rimrock Trails starting volunteer program
For nearly 30 years, Rimrock Trails has served as our region’s specialty adolescent substance use disorder treatment provider, operating one of only…
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Portland police: 2 injured after 50 shots fired
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say two people are hurt and one is in custody after at least 50 shots were fired in Northwest Portland. Portland Police…
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Portland police chief leaving to be Philadelphia police commissioner
Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw, who arrived in Portland in 2017 after a long career in Oakland, California, is leaving to become the police…
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USFS wilderness fee plan draws negative comments
A plan that would require purchasing a permit before entering three of Oregon’s most popular wilderness areas has received a largely negative…
Continue Reading Shepherd’s House Ministries nears matching donations goal
To finish the year strong, a group of thoughtful champions pooled their resources and have donated $251,000 to care for the hurting, broken and…
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OSU study: Vitamin D boosts protection against infection
Oregon State University researchers have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D’s role in infection prevention, and tests using…
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…there is a lot more on the way.…
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