Oregon Dept. of Revenue urges you to stay alert for tax scams
It’s never safe to let down your guard, the Oregon Department of Revenue warns. Scam tactics are always evolving and becoming more effective.…
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Transition back to sunshine
Under mostly clear skies Monday night, breezes will stay light and overnight lows will dip into the…
Continue ReadingSome snow fell at resorts over the weekend
A few inches of snow fell in the mountains over the weekend, but no new snow is expected until Friday…
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2 dogs rescued from Metolius house fire, given oxygen
A Metolius woman escaped unhurt when a fire damaged her home Monday afternoon, but two dogs needed a bit of oxygen after firefighters rescued them…
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No new COVID-19 cases in Oregon Monday
The Oregon Health Authority updated its numbers involving COVID-19 cases and test results late Monday and said there had been no more cases since…
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C.O. health officials provide new guidance for COVID-19 testing
Central Oregon public health officials offered updated guidance Monday for individuals with questions about testing for…
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Over GOP nays, Oregon lawmakers fund move to cut greenhouse gases
As Democratic Gov. Kate Brown finalizes an executive order to cut Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions, a panel of state lawmakers on Monday allocated…
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Oregon DHS begins review of nursing homes for pandemic response, illness prevention
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday it has designated a licensing oversight team assigned to launch illness-prevention reviews at all…
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Merkley announces expansion of SNAP online food purchases
Sen. Jeff Merkley on Monday announced the expansion of a pilot program that will allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in…
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High Desert Chamber Music offers hanging flower baskets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets to fund educational outreach efforts. Grown in the Valley, orders…
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MBSEF sends 14 Nordic athletes to Junior Nationals
MBSEF is sending 14 cross-country skiers to the Northwest team competing in the Junior National Championships in Soda Springs, Calif. this…
Continue ReadingNo Bad Days On The Mountain
The drive to the mountain may be a little sketchy…
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SOAR Foundation relaunches to help Sisters Park & Rec District
The SOAR Foundation in Sisters has relaunched with three new board members, revised mission statement to assist the Sisters Park & Recreation…
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Monday: The transition day
The storm center that brought us those icy, mixed showers will move southward today and leave us under some clearing skies.…
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3 Bend PD officers on leave after woman shot, seriously wounded on Hwy. 20E
A Bend woman who police said was driving erratically near the St. Charles Bend ER early Monday morning was pursued on Highway 20 east of Bend,…
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student who attends South Meadows Middle School in the Hillsboro School District has tested positive for COVID-19, school officials…
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Smith Rock climber seriously injured in 20-foot fall
A Smith Rock climber was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after falling about 20 feet late Sunday afternoon,…
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Bend Councilor Abernethy won’t seek re-election
For the second time in his political career on the Bend City Council, Bruce Abernethy announced Sunday night he will step down and not seek another…
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‘Digital nomad’ staying near Bend says COVID-19 test came back negative
A man staying with family east of Bend who returned from Thailand in February on a flight full of coughing passengers said he learned Monday from…
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No. 3 Oregon women rout No. 7 Stanford for Pac-12 title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 20 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds to lead No. 3 Oregon to an 89-56 victory over No. 7 Stanford in the…
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