OSU-Cascades fall enrollment up nearly 5%, despite COVID-19 challenges
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, fall term enrollment at Oregon State University–Cascades has increased 4.9%, compared with 2019, and…
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Bend-La Pine students, area leaders urge celebrating World Kindness Day all year long
Middle school students from Bend-La Pine Schools are joining with local leaders in a regional campaign to encourage students, families, community…
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Watch live: Gov Brown, health officials to discuss COVID-19 hospital capacity
Gov. Kate Brown will hold a press availability at 1 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the capacity challenges facing Oregon hospitals as COVID-19 case counts…
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Statewide study details COCC’s sizable economic impact on region
As Oregon looks to a long-term economic rebound in the era of COVID-19, a recently released statewide study reveals just how important Central Oregon…
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Murdock Trust grant to help Sunriver observatory double in size, allow more visitors
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust recently granted $250,000 to help expand the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, which is doubling its footprint next…
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Deschutes National Forest issues draft notice on cave rules to protect resources
The Deschutes National Forest released a draft decision notice Tuesday on a cave management forest order prohibiting specific activities in and…
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Audit: Oregon’s pioneering. 50-year-old Bottle Bill could use some updating
The Bottle Bill is one of the most visible pieces of legislation in Oregon’s history. The Legislature and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission have…
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Family of Klamath Falls man killed in mill accident files suit
The family of a Klamath Falls man who died while working at the Columbia Forest Products mill has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against WiFi imposters
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against fraudulent WiFi.…
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Veterans, Gold Star families to gain free federal lands access, from Veterans Day on
On behalf of the Trump Administration and in support of America’s military members and families, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt…
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Partnership’s first year recycles 1.23M bottles, cans, saves $123K for higher ed
Just one year after the launch of the partnership between Oregon College Savings Plan and Oregon BottleDrop, over 1,280 Oregonians are now saving for…
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Dutch Bros donating Veterans Day proceeds to Honor Flight Network
Dutch Bros Bend and Redmond are honoring Veterans Day by donating proceeds from sales on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to Honor Flights. All funds will go to…
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Family Access Network receives $1,000 grant from C.O. Realtors
The Family Access Network recently received a $1,000 grant from Central Oregon Association of REALTORS. Funds from COAR will be used to provide…
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Another chance for some rain & snow
We have another chance for rain and snow off and on Tuesday with snow levels around 2800…
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OSU researchers, Karuk Tribe partner on new fire planning approach in N. California
Scientists from Oregon State University are teaming up with the Karuk Tribe and other partners to develop strategies for managing future wildfires in…
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Bend mayor calls emergency council meeting as school board urges COVID-19 rules crackdown
Bend Mayor Sally Russell has called an emergency city council meeting for noon Thursday to discuss new steps to curb the area’s spike in COVID-19…
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Judge lifts restriction on federal officers at Portland protests
A federal judge has removed a restriction he placed on federal officers’ actions in response to protests outside the federal courthouse in downtown…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $128 million in emergency funds for COVID-19 relief efforts
The legislative Emergency Board approved more than $128 million on Monday to help Oregonians impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It includes…
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Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road, Rim Drive close for winter
Crater Lake National Park’s North Entrance Road and Rim Drive closed for the season on Nov. 1. All visitors to Crater Lake National Park must use…
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Hummel launches initiative to help veterans get resources
A group gathered at the Central Oregon Vet Center in Bend on Monday as Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel launched the Veterans…
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