Downtown Bend business group proposes Minnesota Avenue go pedestrian-only
Minnesota Avenue, a two-way street in downtown Bend, could look a lot different in a few…
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New traffic signal, crosswalk among plans for Third Street improvements on Bend’s north end
Before Monday night’s deadly crash on Highway 20 at Mervin Sampels Road, the Oregon Department of Transportation already had a plan in the works to…
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Dry docks: Low C.O. lake water levels cause problems for boaters, Forest Service
Another impact of Central Oregon’s ongoing drought: low lake and reservoir levels are causing issues for…
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State Land Board approves land swap to expand Deschutes County Fairgrounds
The State Land Board approved a land exchange Tuesday between the state and Deschutes County. The transaction will allow the county to expand its…
Continue ReadingOregon Senate OKs bill to remove insurance barriers for prostate cancer treatment
The Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would give prostate cancer patients more access and options with their…
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OSU chosen to lead NOAA institute for marine research
Oregon State University said Tuesday it has been selected to host a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration institute focused on…
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Oregon lawmakers approve bill to expand affordable housing development
The Oregon Legislature approved a bill Tuesday aimed at increasing Oregon’s supply of affordable…
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Washington state approves offering free marijuana joints to those getting the Covid vaccine
Add free weed to the list of incentives being offered to people to encourage them to get vaccinated against Covid. Officials at the Washington State…
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City of Bend’s annual water quality report now online
The city’s of Bend’s Annual Water Quality Report, now available online, contains important information about Bend’s drinking water — everything…
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Gov. Brown declares drought emergencies in 7 more Central, Eastern Oregon counties
Gov. Kate Brown signed a pair of executive orders Tuesday declaring drought emergencies in seven Central and Eastern Oregon counties “due to lack…
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Gov. Brown announces weekly changes to county risk levels: Could they be the last?
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Oregon state song updated to remove racist language
The Oregon Legislature has approved changes to the lyrics of Oregon’s state song to remove racist language and make the lyrics more…
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Oregon’s Rosenblum, other AGs get EPA to require reporting of imports containing asbestos
Under a settlement reached by a coalition of 11 state attorneys general, including Oregon AG Ellen Rosenblum, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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Arborist reviews, gives ‘A’ grade to Oregon fire-damaged hazard tree removal program
A Pacific Northwest arborist with more than 30 years of experience has submitted his positive findings to the state following a thorough review of…
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Sisters restaurant appeals $17,800 Oregon OSHA fine for allowing inside dining during ‘Extreme Risk’
Oregon OSHA said Monday it issued citations with penalties totaling $44,600 to four employers in May, including a Sisters restaurant, with all of the…
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Oregon lawmakers send ‘anti-doxing’ legislation to governor’s desk
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3047 Monday, legislation to provide a civil remedy to a person who has experienced “doxing.” Doxing is a…
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Nearman faces expulsion in assault on state Capitol
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek wants to expel a lawmaker who allowed violent protesters into the state Capitol in December.…
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Oregon Health Authority announces new section, manager for psilocybin programs
The Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division has a new section to oversee the state’s new psilocybin services program, and a new manager…
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Cascades East Transit picks new contractor to operate Bend’s transit system
Cascades East Transit announced Monday it has selected a new contractor, MTM Transit, to operate its Bend transit services after completing a formal…
Continue Reading Oregon OSHA plans to repeal much of COVID-19 workplace rule, at 70 percent vaccination goal
As Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced last week, once Oregon reaches the 70 percent vaccination threshold the state will not require masks and face…
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