Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 220 cases; weekly case count up 32%
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 559, along with 220 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Suspect wanted in weekend shooting arrested in Redmond
The suspect in a weekend shooting in a transient camp area of Redmond that left another man seriously wounded and prompted a public alert was…
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Oregon Employment Dept. sending out $300 a week in emergency jobless benefits
The Oregon Employment Department said it began issuing Lost Wages Assistance funds Wednesday to qualifying Oregonians who were receiving PUA benefits…
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Oregon’s public records advocate resigns
Oregon’s public records advocate has resigned after clashing with the state board she chairs over its efforts to make her office more independent…
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Medford, Jackson County face lawsuits over arrests in homeless sweep
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Eight people arrested by the Medford Police Department during a recent homeless camp sweep say they plan to sue the city, its…
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NFL, partner aim to reverse HS football player decline – but numbers are up in Bend
The National Federation of State High School Associations and the National Football League recently entered into a new partnership that they hope…
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Warm Springs team receives $354K grant for small business acceleration effort
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Warm Springs Community Action Team has earned a $354,558 federal grant for its…
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4,500-acre Priday Ranch north of Madras sold to Deschutes Land Trust
The Deschutes Land Trust announced Wednesday the acquisition of Priday Ranch, its newest conservation project, on 4,500 acres north of…
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High Desert Museum, Deschutes Library share $373K federal grant
The High Desert Museum and Deschutes Public Library System announced Wednesday they have received a $373,413 Institute of Museum and Library Services…
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Sisters K-3 students back in class, but older grades must wait at least a month
The Sisters School District welcomed kindergarten through third-graders back to in-person classes this week, but the superintendent says it’s…
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Sunny & warm; some smoke
High pressure will keep our skies cloud free, but a gentle northerly air flow and a modest inversion layer will keep a smoky haze in the air.…
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Woody Medeiros retires after nearly 30 years with Grandma’s House
Woody Medeiros is retiring after nearly 30 years with Grandma’s House of Central Oregon, a Bend nonprofit that has taken in hundreds of young…
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100s of Bend-La Pine students likely to stay online
Even when Bend-La Pine students are able to return to class, some parents have enrolled their children to stay online…
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Central Oregonians watch, react to wild first presidential debate
After months of anticipation, the political showdown that many in the country have been waiting for finally arrived.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Protecting your ‘mobile wallet’
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense when using mobile wallets.…
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Grande Ronde River opens for coho salmon harvest Oct. 1 for first time in 40 years
Anglers will be able to harvest coho salmon in northeast Oregon’s Grande Ronde River for the first time in 40 years starting Oct. 1, the Oregon…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue outlines relief for wildfire victims
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Tuesday it will provide relief to victims of Oregon wildfires and straight-line…
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Merkley intros bill to protect jobless workers’ health insurance during COVID-19
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with 14 Senate Democrats, has introduced the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, a bill that would protect…
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Psilocybin Measure 109: Pros and cons
Measure 109 on Oregon’s Nov. 3 ballot would make Oregon the first in the nation to allow psilocybin therapy under supervision of licensed…
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Before first debate, some C.O. voters say they could help them decide
As President Trump and former Vice President Biden square off in Cleveland, we asked Central Oregonians if their vote is set or open for a…
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