‘A man-made disaster’: Oregon’s new governor tackles housing
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed three…
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Bend’s downtown Centennial Parking Garage gets new pay-to-exit system, aims to prevent people from not paying
– The city of Bend’s downtown Centennial Parking Garage and Plaza is getting an upgrade on how the public pays for parking spots — and how the city…
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Oregon’s emergency SNAP food benefits come to an end in February, after nearly 3 years
Since April 2020, most people in Oregon who receive food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have also received…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Facility Project Review Committee
Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested residents with public-sector project management experience to serve on the Facility…
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Chavez-DeRemer casts first votes to end proxy voting, rein in ‘unchecked IRS spending’
Monday evening, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) cast her first votes, supporting a rules package that will govern the 118th Congress and The Family…
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Veteran prosecutor Steve Gunnels steps into top role as Deschutes County’s new district attorney
“I care very deeply about public safety, and the role of district attorney is extremely important in ensuring the public feels safe in their homes…
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Some tuition-free Bend preschool slots remain untapped, despite C.O.’s child care shortage
A Bend preschool taking part in a new state program called the Oregon Preschool Promise says they have open, unfilled child care slots available in…
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Oregon’s new governor sworn in, declares homeless emergency
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek said Monday at her…
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer sworn in as new Fifth District congresswoman
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) was officially sworn in Saturday to serve her first term representing Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.…
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OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Three former Oregon Department of Transportation workers have been sentenced for a long-running theft and reselling scheme…
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New Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler gets busy
A few days into her term, new Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler explained Friday why she can’t speak now to the issues related to a controversial proposed…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Jan. 8-14
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Jan.…
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Outgoing Oregon governor reflects on turbulent final term
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Kate Brown faced unprecedented challenges in her final term:…
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Deschutes Public Library begins year of upgrades, temporary closures and shuffling
The Deschutes Public Library is embarking on several years of big changes, with several temporary library closures around the county this year and…
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C.O. LandWatch appeals Deschutes County’s approval of 710-acre rezoning near Terrebonne
The land-use watchdog group Central Oregon LandWatch filed this week a notice of intent to appeal Deschutes County commissioners’ recent 2-1…
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Former Deschutes County Sheriff Les Stiles has died
Les Stiles, who served as Deschutes County’s sheriff from 2001-07, has passed away, the sheriff’s office announced…
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Final round of Newport Avenue corridor closures begin next Monday
A final around of closures will be in place along the Newport Avenue corridor in northwest Bend starting next week to complete the removal and…
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Six Deschutes County Jail inmates survive apparent fentanyl overdoses; inmate charged; sheriff points to M. 110
Quick action by Deschutes County Jail corrections deputies helped five inmates survive suspected opioid overdoses, and one was charged with bringing…
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Oregon No. 2 in US for share of new electric vehicles sold, ODOT reports
Oregon ended 2022 as second in the nation for share of new vehicles sold that are electric — about 1,000 per month — and is poised for more EV…
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Foes of controversial SE Bend gas station vow appeal of city hearings officer’s approval
After more than a year of organized opposition and a packed public hearing, a city hearings officer on Wednesday approved a controversial gas…
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