Construction co. donates $5K for Paulina School stage, playground equipment
PAULINA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three representatives from Fortis Construction traveled to Paulina Elementary School this week to give the rural school…
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Credit union donates $10,000 to Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank
Upon learning that the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank was not able to raise sufficient donations to fully fund its annual Christmas program, OnPoint…
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Ridgeview HS student pertussis case prompts letter to parents
A student at Ridgeview High School recently contracted pertussis, also known as whooping cough, prompting a letter sent home Thursday to all Redmond…
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Merkley intros bill to halt ‘predatory’ unsolicited loans
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), two colleagues have introduced legislation that would mirror an existing ban on mailing ‘live’ credit cards by halting…
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Oregon closes entire coast to clamming due to marine biotoxin
Two Oregon agencies announced Friday that the entire coast is closed for commercial and recreational razor clamming due to elevated levels of the…
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Wyden, colleague back renegotiated NAFTA deal
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced Friday their support for the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement, saying…
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LSU’s Alexander named new OSU president
F. King Alexander, a prominent national advocate for public higher education and the president and chancellor of Louisiana State University, has been…
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MORE SNOW!
same snow that creates difficult driving conditions makes for wonderful winter sports activities…AND MT. BACHELOR IS LOADING…
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Winter storm, Round 2
After a short break between systems, round two is about to begin…and this has the potential to bring cooler, wetter conditions to the High Desert…
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Man found guilty in shooting of Salem police officer
A Salem man has been found guilty of shooting a veteran Salem police officer four times during a nighttime traffic stop on April…
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Furry Friends: ‘Turk’ a great Friday the 13th black cat
Black cats can be wonderful kitties – even on Friday the 13th, like this special cat with a special name – Turkington, waiting at Redmond’s…
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Bend receives grant for homestead improvements
The city of Bend has received a grant to help preserve an historic homestead on the city’s northeast side. The Charles and Anita Boyd buildings on…
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Bend-La Pine Schools seek budget committee members
Bend-La Pine Schools seeks volunteers to join its Budget Committee beginning in February 2020.…
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St. Charles Health System announces DAISY Award winners
Nominated by patients, families and colleagues, four nurses have been chosen by a St. Charles Health System committee to receive The DAISY Award for…
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Second Democrat files for Deschutes commission seat
Bend resident and Democrat Phil Chang announced Thursday that he is running for the Deschutes County Commissioners seat held currently by Republican…
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Family attacks, Hummel defends state move to parole Terrebonne killer
The family of the Terrebonne couple who was brutally murdered 32 years ago is devastated that one of the two men convicted could be released from…
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A chance for snow showers
Heavy rain hit the High Desert most of the day and stayed into the early evening hours.…
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Snow report: More snow hits the high elevations
Mt. Hood Meadows saw the most new snow of any ski resort in the region with 10 inches Thursday. Mt. Bachelor welcomed 6 new inches of snow, while…
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Santa’s reindeer visit Redmond
Santa’s very own reindeer paid a visit to Redmond Thursday, and the kids loved…
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Sisters designated ‘Age-Friendly City’
Sisters has been designated as an ‘Age-Friendly City,” an effort under World Health Organization guidelines to take steps and make it easier for…
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