Oregon Health Authority launches new monkeypox website
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday launched a new website dedicated to helping people in Oregon learn more about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak…
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‘Bad fit’ or ‘short-sighted’? Residents voice opinions on proposed 4-story apartments on Bend’s Westside
A proposed 42 unit apartment building on the corner of Mt. Washington Drive and Awbrey Road. in Bend, is in the city land-use process and accepting…
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Court sides with Oregon governor over early prison releases
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Gov. Kate Brown was within her authority to grant clemency during the…
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State requires insurers to cover administration of monkeypox vaccinations
Oregon insurers are now required to cover the cost of monkeypox (hMPXV) vaccination administration for their health plan members in Oregon, based on…
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More wolves, beavers needed to improve West’s habitats, OSU scientists say
Oregon State University scientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves and beavers…
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Safe Routes to School advisory committee seeks up to 4 new members
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you passionate about the ability to walk and roll safely in Oregon – and helping our children do the same? The Safe Routes…
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Oregon agency tops goal to fund 1,000 permanent homes with supportive services for homeless
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Monday it has exceeded the 2019–2023 Oregon Statewide Housing Plan goal to fund 1,000 units of…
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City of Bend sets two open houses as it crafts code to regulate unsanctioned camping on city property
The City of Bend is developing municipal code provisions to regulate unsanctioned camping on city rights-of-way and city-owned property, like public…
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OHA launches website to share updates on opioid settlement funds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has launched a new website to share updates and information on opioid settlement funds, which…
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Drazan: Declare state of emergency for homeless crisis in OR
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Republican candidate for governor, Christine Drazan, on Monday called…
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102nd Deschutes County Fair wasn’t just fun — it was a record-breaker, in both attendance and revenue
The 2022 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo closed on Sunday with record-setting attendance and revenue numbers for its 102nd annual event, officials…
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By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republican Joe Kent, who challenged incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler over…
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Bend Police expanding use of new text system to improve communication with callers, public
The Bend Police Department announced Monday it is expanding the use of a texting communication tool with the public that it launched in the spring…
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‘Overwhelmed’: Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle
By GILLIAN FLACCUS, CLAUDIA LAUER and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five years after Brian Spaulding’s parents found him…
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Ontario-based Oregon Army National Guard tank unit mobilizes for year-long stint in Kuwait
A Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment (Combined Arms Battalion) of the Oregon Army National Guard held a mobilization ceremony Sunday at…
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Oregon Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley hail Senate passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., hailed Sunday’s Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and issued news releases offering details of…
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State funds 19 new affordable owner-occupied homes in SE Bend, start of 95-unit development
Oregon’s Housing Stability Council awarded Woodhaven Community Housing more than $1.9 million on Friday as part of their 2022 LIFT Homeownership…
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USFS issues decision on 6-mile paved path from Knott Road in Bend to Lava Lands Visitor Center
The Deschutes National Forest said this week it has issued its environmental assessment and draft decision notice for a final objection period for a…
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Oregon’s wildfire risk map emerges as new climate flashpoint
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state —…
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Under fire: State forester withdraws controversial wildfire risk map for revisions to improve accuracy
Oregon State Forester and Oregon Department of Forestry Director Cal Mukumoto announced Thursday that a controversial wildfire risk map released to…
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