Senators urge emergency protections for wolves in US West
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to enact emergency…
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ODFW, OSU, California collaborate in recovery efforts for imperiled coastal martens
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and partners will expand research efforts on the coastal subspecies of pacific marten in southwestern…
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Oregon DMV reminds that expired license grace period ends Dec. 31 — act now to avoid rush
Oregon’s law enforcement moratorium for expired vehicle registration, driver licenses and ID cards will end on Dec. 31. So if you need to renew, the…
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner challenging fellow Democrat Rep. Kurt Schrader in redrawn District 5
Terrebonne Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner announced Thursday she has launched her 2022 campaign for Oregon’s dramatically redrawn Fifth…
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ODOT to fully close Old McKenzie Pass Highway on Monday
With snow in the Oregon Cascades upon us, maintenance managers with the Oregon Department of Transportation have made the decision to close the…
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Five Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss issues at Bend forum
Since 1987, Oregon has had a Democratic governor at the helm, but nearly a dozen Republican candidates are vying to change that in 2022.…
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Pile burning planned on 300 acres in Newberry Caldera
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct about 300 acres of pile burning within the Newberry Caldera. Ignitions are…
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Bend tells homeless campers on Hunnell, Clausen roads to clean up, make way for snowplows
Hunnell Road in North Bend isn’t just an access road between highways, it’s where a lot of houseless people call home. The City of Bend has notified…
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ODOT seeking more public input on plans for Hwy. 97-Baker Road interchange
Members of the public will have another opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation infrastructure investment and development in south…
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Ex-NYT columnist Kristof announces run for Oregon governor
Former New York Times reporter and columnist Nicholas Kristof announced Wednesday he is running for governor of Oregon, the state where he grew up on…
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City of Redmond seeks to fill vacancies on committees, commissions
The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current and upcoming vacancies on several city committees and…
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Bend Chamber leads initiative to address housing affordability, availability
If you’re struggling to find housing in Bend, you’re certainly not alone! y and the high cost of living in Bend, employers are having a hard time…
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Deschutes County appeals ODOT move, seeks to affirm Butler Market Road 50 mph speed limit
The Oregon Speed Zone Appeal Panel will hear an unusual appeal next week from Deschutes County, which says the Oregon Department of Transportation…
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Crook County schools add new ventilation system at Pioneer Complex
The health of students and staff and keeping schools open are top priorities for Crook County School District as COVID-19 continues to impact local…
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Bend police arrested 10 DUII drivers last weekend; year’s tally jumps 58% from 2020
Between last Friday and Sunday, officers with the Bend Police Department patrol division and a dedicated DUII enforcement officer arrested 10…
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Gov. Brown gets COVID-19 booster shot, flu vaccine, urges others to do the same
Gov. Kate Brown received her COVID-19 booster shot and her flu vaccine Tuesday at Salem Health’s Edgewater Clinic, urging other Oregonians to talk…
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COCC, NeighborImpact launch child care business training program to help address need
An innovative child care business training program at Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is up and running, with…
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C. Oregon jobless rates fall in September; hiring tops seasonal norms, economist says
Unemployment rates dropped significantly across Central Oregon in September and monthly hiring exceeded seasonal expectations, Oregon Employment…
Continue Reading Sisters Ranger District plans pile burning on 1,200 acres near Melvin Butte, Black Crater
The Sisters Ranger District plans to conduct pile burning in the Melvin Butte and Black Crater areas. Fuels specialists will ignite 1,024 acres of…
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Deschutes National Forest to begin 2022 seasonal hiring
Seasonal positions for the 2022 field and fire season on the Deschutes National Forest open for application Nov. 5-12 on USAJobs.gov. Positions have…
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