9th Circuit denies emergency bid to halt Nevada lithium mine
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to block construction of the largest lithium mine in…
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Madras City Administrator Gus Burril resigns; council appoints new interim police director, airport manager
After more than a decade in the position and nearly 20 years with the city, Madras City Administrator Gus Burril submitted his resignation to the…
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Redmond city councilors continue discussion, public hearing on camping regulations for the homeless
Redmond city councilors met Tuesday evening to continue discussing and gathering public input about proposed camping regulations on public property…
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FBI Portland Division accepting applications for FBI’s Teen Academy
Have you ever wanted to be part of a SWAT Team? Or fingerprint a suspect? Or learn how to catch a cyber-criminal? Then consider participating in the…
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More icy roads expected across Oregon; ODOT avoids caution, avoiding travel if you can
With freezing temperatures forecast statewide Tuesday night, even in the valleys, cities and on the coast, you may wish to avoid travel Wednesday…
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Another invasive Cuban treefrog found in plants shipped to Oregon
A non-native and potentially invasive Cuban treefrog was found Monday on a plant sold at a local store selling tropical plants in the Beaverton area,…
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Gov. Kotek asks lawmakers to approve $155 million in spending to reduce homelessness
In her first legislative testimony since her inauguration, Governor Tina Kotek urged lawmakers Tuesday to approve $155 million to reduce homelessness…
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Bill in Salem aims to address hospital staffing issues
Oregon hospital staff members are struggling under the strain of patient overload, and they want state lawmakers to do something about…
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Crook County SO Search and Rescue assists more stranded motorists to safety — 14 missions so far this year
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue undertook two more rescues of motorists stranded in the snow on Sunday, bringing this year’s total such…
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No charges filed in fatal shooting at Prineville apartment; grand jury rules man acted in self-defense
A Crook County grand jury has ruled that a 29-year-old Prineville man acted in self-defense early last month when he shot a formerly close friend who…
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‘Never had a bad day at work’: After nearly 100 ‘collars,’ Bend PD’s apprehension K-9 Kim has retired
After more than five years on the job and nearly 100 “collars” of suspects, Bend Police Department apprehension K-9 Kim retired on Jan. 31, the…
Continue ReadingSen. Wyden plans in-person town halls in Madras, Bend
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday he will have open-to-all, in-person town halls next week in Jefferson and Deschutes…
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Kotek launches emergency response infrastructure to implement homeless state of emergency
In a significant step following her executive order declaring a homelessness state of emergency (EO 23-02), Governor Tina Kotek kicked off the first…
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Bend man facing $1,500-a-day fines after city says his ‘tiny home’ failed to meet accessory dwelling unit rules
A Bend man says he’s facing up to $1,500 a day in fines after the city said he didn’t meet accessory dwelling unit requirements and codes when he…
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‘We’re here to advocate for the students’: Redmond School Board urges city not to allow marijuana dispensaries
Efforts by Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch to bring marijuana dispensaries to town are being opposed by the school board, who voted unanimously to send a…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum, 11 others sue FDA over ‘unnecessary restrictions’ on medication abortion drug mifepristone
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum co-led a lawsuit with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, and joined by 10 other…
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Ex-DCSO deputy, detective pleads not guilty to official misconduct charges; change of venue sought
A former longtime Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy and detective pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he transferred intimate photos from a dead…
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Registration open for 2023 Oregon Women Veterans Conference
Registration is now open for the 2023 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, which will be held on May 20 and 21 at the Salem Convention Center. Hosted…
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Forest Service discusses Northwest’s wildfire crisis during online community forum
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service held an online community forum recently to address the wildfire crisis facing the Pacific…
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City of Redmond holds open house as it gathers public input, ideas on new Public Safety Facility
The City of Redmond invited the community to an open house at City Hall Thursday evening to learn more about and weigh in on plans for the new Public…
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