Hillsboro PD: Gunman who fired several shots killed
Authorities say a 69-year-old armed man who fired rifle and pistol shots in a Hillsboro condominium early Thursday was shot and killed by police when he emerged.
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Crane topples in Lake Oswego; no injuries
Authorities say a crane fell onto its side and hit a building under construction Thursday afternoon in Lake Oswego.
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Terrebonne Thriftway acquired, to be employee-owned
Terrebonne’s only grocery store will remain locally owned, thanks to its acquisition by Rudy’s Market Inc., which operates specialty, employee-owned grocery stores in Bend and Sisters.
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Rethink Waste Project offers community grants
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is offering $500–$2,000 grant awards to individuals, businesses or organizations in Deschutes County to help with materials, infrastructure or time that contribute to waste reduction in the community.
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Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs
The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and other debris.
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Warm, dry December in C.O. leaves snowpack well below normal
The latest figures from two federal agencies make clear that Central Oregon ended 2019 warmer and drier than usual, leaving the snowpack well below normal for early winter.
Continue ReadingMerkley blasts FDA over flavored e-cigarette policy
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, blasts the FDA’s new policy on e-cigarette flavors, saying it falls far short of previously planned ban in flavors shown to attract children.
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COIC offers new Rural Community Building Program
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council said Thursday it has received funding from several local, federal and foundation sources to support its efforts to deliver new and expanded community and economic development services to the region’s rural communities.
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RDM gains more direct flights to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Redmond Municipal Airport kicked off 2020 by announcing several new direct flights to California destinations being added by Alaska Airlines, including RDM’s first non-stop flights to San Diego.
Continue ReadingNew Snow + Sunshine!!
Should be a beautiful day at the resorts!
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Quite A Nice Day Ahead
While we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies today, the greatest strength of the incoming storm will be well to our north and we will stay dry.
Continue Reading Quite A Nice Day Ahead
While we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies today, the greatest strength of the incoming storm will be well to our north and we will stay dry.
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Prineville shooting victim sues gunman for $21 million
A Bend man who was left paralyzed in a shooting at a Prineville bar’s New Year’s Eve party two years ago has sued his attacker for more than $21.5 million.
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Chiloquin fugitive charged with role in murder for hire
A Chiloquin man who was the subject of an intensive manhunt in northern Klamath County last week but eluded capture has been charged in a recent murder-for-hire, the third suspect in the case.
Continue ReadingFans react to Oregon’s Rose Bowl triumph
NewsChannel 21’s Jordan Williams, live at The Backyard Pizza and Sports Pub in Bend, talks to some happy Oregon fans after the Ducks defeat the Wisconsin Badgers 28-27 in the 106th edition of the Rose Bowl.
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Update: Hiker lost in Badlands Wilderness has been found
A Wyoming man who told his family he got lost hiking in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend, prompting an extensive search, has been found in good condition, officials said Thursday morning.
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Knicks spoil Anthony’s return to MSG, defeat Blazers
Mitchell Robinson made all 11 shots and had 22 points, Julius Randle added 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the New York Knicks spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s strong return to Madison Square Garden Wednesday night by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 117-93 for their season-high third straight victory.
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New year means new laws take effect in Oregon
As we welcome a new year, there are many new laws that take effect in Oregon on New Year’s Day.
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La Pine, Smith Rock state parks host free First Day Hikes on New Year’s
More than 30 Oregon state parks were free to the public Wednesday on the annual New Year’s First Day Hikes. Participating parks included the La Pine and Smith Rock state parks.
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Calm weather for a couple of days
A compact trough of low pressure continues to move across the region through Wednesday night.
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