Alaska Airlines continues voucher program for private colleges
Since 1986, Alaska Airlines has provided an annual in-kind contribution of round-trip, coach class flight vouchers for use by member colleges of the…
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Wyden, colleagues propose strong surveillance reforms
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Thursday led a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of lawmakers proposing strong new reforms to protect Americans’ rights…
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Community invited to Redmond 2040 vision update
Last summer, the City of Redmond launched Redmond 2040, a city-wide community engagement process to update its Comprehensive Plan. On Thursday, Feb.…
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Redmond couple’s twins born 14 weeks early, weigh just over a pound
A Redmond couple’s twins were born 14 weeks early, at a Eugene hospital, weighing just over a pound…
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Bend railroad crossings, traffic delay emergency response times
As just about every Bend resident knows, the city is growing rapidly, and that means both railroad crossings and heavy traffic can affect response…
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Prineville man who helps others left without home after fire
A fire heavily damaged part of Henry Freeman’s southwest Prineville home Wednesday morning, leaving the man who helps those less fortunate without…
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XC Oregon’s suicide prevention message: ‘Stay With Us’
XC Oregon’s board has begun an effort to help prevent teen and young adult suicide, and their wristband has a simple message: ‘Stay With…
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Pet Pals: Troy brings by a cat — and a guinea pig
The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s Troy Kerstetter rarely brings by just a dog or cat. So along with Flynn the cat, meet Mochi the guinea…
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C.O. Veterans Ranch gets help building new garden beds
The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch got help from Home Depot volunteers with installing their new garden beds and plans to hold gardening workshops…
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Lucy, stuck in icy Little Deschutes, got tail-wagging rescue
Lucy, a 5-year-old golden retriever, had better days than Friday, when she ended up clinging to the icy banks of the Little Deschutes River in La…
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More rain on the way
Look for rain showers to pick back up again early evening Saturday, with highs in the high 40s to low 50s and SE winds up to 15…
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More snow is expected over the…
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Energy co. withdraws permit application for Oregon pipeline
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Canadian energy company has withdrawn its application for a permit from state authorities in Oregon for a controversial natural…
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Bend fishermen create community through common bond
It started with two guys and a boat. Three years later, the Central Oregon Fishing Report has taken off, thanks to the hard work of its…
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Powell Butte woman receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Retired Portland teacher helped create Maurice Lucas Foundation PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A lifetime of helping children succeed led to a Lifetime…
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Oregon DEQ fines La Pine councilor Shields $18K for illegal disposal site
La Pine City Councilor Mike Shields has appealed an $18,000 fine by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for having an unpermitted solid…
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Bend-La Pine Schools earns national teaching honor
Bend-La Pine Schools was recently named a National Board Accomplished District, one of just 11 school districts in the nation to receive this…
Continue ReadingOregon officials warn of Bandon unlicensed investment advisor
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people to avoid investing with Bandon resident Robert Lee Adams, also known as Bob Adams, and…
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Oregon AG, 20 others sue Trump administration over new 3D-printed gun rule
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined a group of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit filed Thursday night challenging the Trump…
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Marine Board agrees to consider motorboats at Twin Lakes for disabled access
The Oregon State Marine Board agreed this week to further explore a citizen’s request to allow boats with electric motors on North and South Twin…
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