Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against new online shopping frauds
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against new online shopping frauds.
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USFS draws fire over plan to revise rules for cutting large trees in Central, E. Oregon
As the U.S. Forest Service proposes amending six Oregon national forest plans regarding limits on harvesting large trees, environmental group cries foul.
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Federal judge rules in Grants Pass case: Cities cannot fine people for living outside
The city of Grants Pass has joined Boise, Idaho, in eliciting a precedent-setting court ruling that could change how cities nationwide cite and fine people living outside.
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Bend YP creates programming to help employers retain young professionals
Attracting top talent is very challenging in Bend and Central Oregon as a whole. The lack of affordable and available housing, child care capacity issues, and paying a competitive wage are all acting against employers.
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OSU-Cascades says its has more on-campus flexibility than most schools
Oregon State University announced Tuesday that 90 percent of its courses on the Corvallis campus will be offered remotely in the fall. Despite COVID-19 concerns, OSU-Cascades in Bend says it has the ability to be a little more flexible.
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Klamath Falls man accused of cashing 40 years of dead aunt’s Social Security checks
U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams said Tuesday a Klamath Falls man is facing federal criminal charges for cashing more than $458,000 worth of Social Security checks issued in the name of his deceased aunt over a span of more than 40 years.
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Sunriver police report rash of vehicle break-ins
Sunriver police reported a rash of vehicle break-ins in the resort community Tuesday and reminded residents and visitors to lock their cars and take valuables indoors.
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Bend man injured in head-on crash west of Prineville
A Bend man was flown to the hospital after a head-on crash west of Prineville Tuesday afternoon, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Lawmakers preserve funds for future COCC-Redmond building expansion
The Oregon Legislature has preserved $8 million in matching funds for a COCC Redmond campus expansion; list of funding also includes work on the aging Warm Springs water system.
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Warm Springs extends govt. shutdown a week; boil-water order could end Friday
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has extended its government shutdown another week due to COVID-19, but a boil-water order on the reservation may end this week.
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U.S. Supreme Court stops Oregon redistricting measure
An effort to alter through a ballot measure how Oregon draws its legislative and congressional districts has been halted by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Lillard pours in 61 to lift Blazers past Mavs, 134-131
Damian Lillard tied a career-high with 61 points and made nine 3-pointers, willing Portland to a 134-131 victory Tuesday over the Dallas Mavericks that moved the Trail Blazers into eighth place in the Western Conference.
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Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Dario Zuparic’s first goal of the season gave Portland a 2-1 victory against Orlando on Tuesday in the MLS is Back finale. Orlando was slow to react to Diego Valeri’s corner kick in the 66th minute. That allowed Eryk Williamson to collect the ball and take a shot that
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150 physician mothers urge Gov. Brown to prioritize schools, close bars and gyms
Dr. Rebecca Hicks, a Bend pediatrician, thinks the key to getting children back in the classroom is for people to stop going to the bar.
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More downtown parking for Redmond on old City Hall site
The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency moved forward Tuesday with a project to add much-needed free parking to the downtown at the site of the former City Hall building, 716 SW Evergreen Avenue.
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Oregon lawmakers, Bend mayor, others press Senate for new relief package
Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, with Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici, joined more than 80 Oregonians, including Bend Mayor Sally Russell, in a virtual event Tuesday calling for the Senate to finally act on a fourth coronavirus relief package.
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Mosaic Medical gets new mobile clinic
This updated model can better serve the homeless community.
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EarthCruiser to make rescue chassis
Bend RV manufacturer finds a new market.
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Gov. Brown, Sen. Knopp voice reactions to one-day special session
Gov. Kate Brown met with reporters Tuesday to discuss the results of the Oregon Legislature’s one-day special session, much of which focused on helping the waiting unemployed get their benefits amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
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New state metrics mean Brothers, Paulina schools can fully open in the fall
The new state health metrics issued Tuesday will allow two of Crook County’s smallest schools to open their doors to students Sept. 8, the county school district said.
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