Arrests made during dueling protests in Salem
Police in Salem used flash-bang grenades to separate opposing groups of protesters Friday afternoon.…
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Wyden says he plans to seek reelection to US Senate in 2022
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., says he’s seeking reelection in 2022, ending speculation that Oregon’s senior senator might retire and pave the way for a…
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Wallowa County hospital employee has severe allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine
As the public health authority for Wallowa County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that a health care worker there has had a severe…
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Regional police training facility proposed at former Redmond Rod & Gun Club site
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are working to create a long-discussed regional training facility a reality.…
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‘Slap in the face’: FDA scraps $14,000 fee to distilleries that make hand sanitizer
After major backlash from the small-batch distilling community, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided to waive a $14,000 fee it planned…
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Two Central Oregonians on state’s new Vaccine Advisory Committee
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday named the 27 members of its Vaccine Advisory Committee that will determine the sequence in which new COVID-19…
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Deschutes County public health nurses, urgent care workers get vaccines
A total of 170 Deschutes County public health nurses and health care workers from urgent care clinics received their initial COVID-19 vaccinations on…
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Bend man, daughter rescued from vehicle stuck on snowy road near Paulina Lake
A Bend man, his 13-year-old daughter and their two dogs were rescued Wednesday evening, about 24 hours after their car got stuck in the snow on a…
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Gov. Brown warns businesses not to reopen, defy COVID-19 orders
Gov. Kate Brown issued a stern warning Thursday that Oregon businesses who defy her executive orders, which she said have reduced the spread of…
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Deschutes County first responders begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution is underway in Deschutes…
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Oregon Marine Board urges stand-up paddleboarders to use quick-release leashes
The Oregon State Marine Board is urging stand-up paddleboard operators on moving water, primarily rivers, to always wear a life jacket — and never…
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Corrected data moves Baker County from Extreme to High Risk
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that, due to a corrected oversight in the initial risk level calculations for Baker County, the county will…
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Federal prison in Sheridan sees COVID cases spike
SHERIDAN, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus has surged over the past month at a federal prison in…
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First Bend firefighters receive COVID-19 vaccine; Crook County gets shipment
Bend firefighters began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week at St. Charles Bend, while the Crook County Health Department reported Wednesday…
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Roadside risks: ODOT, USFS warn of dangers to parking near winter recreation spots
Some snow-seekers heading to winter recreation areas on state highways are finding designated parking areas filled and are creating safety issues by…
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Multnomah County puts up ‘sleeping pods’ at outdoor homeless shelters
It’s getting colder in Portland, and with temperatures dropping, the Multnomah County Joint Office of Homeless Services knew they had to winterize…
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‘Love Finds a Way’: Oregon Health Authority expands COVID-19 outreach campaign
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday it has expanded its multilingual Safe + Strong education and outreach campaign with a new theme and…
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Bend councilors OK 2 Juniper Ridge land sales, construction tax for housing
On the eve of a wholesale change in its makeup, the Bend City Council held its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, approving the sale of two parcels…
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Nez Perce Tribe reclaims ancestral land in Eastern Oregon
The Nez Perce Tribe is reclaiming an ancestral village site in Eastern Oregon, more than a century after being pushed out of the area.…
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Oregon’s voter-approved cigarette tax hike, new e-cigarette tax begin Friday
Beginning Friday, Jan. 1, Oregon’s tax on cigarettes will increase by $2 per pack and e-cigarettes will be taxed for the first time in Oregon, after…
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