Corps of Engineers eases restrictions at some NW recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District said Thursday it is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington as…
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5 Oregon boating fatalities so far this spring; officials urge preparation, patience
There have been five boating fatalities on Oregon’s waterways during COVID-19 this spring, and all have two things in common: not wearing life…
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Oregon Air National Guard plans C.O. salute hospital flyovers on Friday
The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon this…
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Deschutes, Willamette forests delay wilderness limited-entry permits until 2021
After much consideration, the Deschutes and Willamette national forests said Thursday they will delay the implementation of the Central Cascades…
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DCSO: La Pine man pepper-sprayed friend, threw his prosthetic leg in woods, threatened to light him on fire
A La Pine man has been arrested on charges he assaulted a friend with punches and pepper spray, removed his prosthetic leg and threw it into the…
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Sunny & warmer
After the passage of a cold front and a clear, cold night we will see high pressure build in and with it, sunny skies and warming temperatures.…
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Seven Peaks School holds drive-thru teacher appreciation event
Students and teachers at Seven Peaks School enjoyed a special drive-thru teacher appreciation event on…
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SE Washington county retracts claim of ‘coronavirus parties’
Officials in a county in southeastern Washington state are retracting their claim that some people in held parties in which they intentionally…
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Sisters girl’s special birthday guest: a unicorn
A little girl in Sisters had her dream come true on Wednesday when a unicorn made a very special appearance at her fifth birthday…
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Wyden, others intro bill to better fund fight against online child exploitation
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn., Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif.,…
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OSU study: Benefits of higher doses of some drugs don’t justify costs, risks
An OSU researcher says trial data behind some drug recommendations show how larger doses may not be worth the extra costs for many…
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60 Oregon National Guard citizen-soldiers leave to train for Afghanistan mission
About 60 Oregon National Guard soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, along with six of their CH-47 Chinook…
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PGE’s parks may reopen on May 22
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric announced Wednesday tentative plans to reopen the 14 parks and recreation areas it operates at…
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Citizen tip leads DCSO to 3 stolen bikes, drugs, cash, three arrests
A citizen tip Wednesday of two men taking apart possibly stolen bikes behind a trailer on Bend’s north end led to the arrest of three Bend…
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Oregon breaks down COVID-19 cases by ZIP Code
The Oregon Health Authority has begun adding COVID-19 case breakdowns by ZIP Codes in their weekly report, which you can find here:…
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Mtn. View students continue a tradition, despite being home
“College Wear Day,” done each month, recognizes students’ favorite schools. Now, it’s being done by…
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Senator Merkley addresses hold-ups in relief packages
Oregon’s junior senator tells NewsChannel 21 he hopes a “Coronavirus 4” package helps states and local…
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Deschutes County officials eye improvement related to COVID-19, continuing issues
Deschutes County commissioners and health officials talked Wednesday about how the county appears to be showing signs of improvement related to…
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Warm Springs residents told to stay home, wear masks; COVID-19 cases now at 15
As the Warm Springs tribes on Thursday reported a 15th case of COVID-19, tribal officials are pleading with residents to stay home and wear masks.…
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As Pilot Butte, Lake Billy Chinook boat ramp reopen, few are on hand at first
After being closed for about a month and a half, eight Oregon state parks are now open for limited access, including Pilot Butte in Bend (no…
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