Bend voters considering two large bond measures amid pandemic
This election, voters in Bend are considering two $190+ million bonds to fund transportation projects and expansion of the Deschutes Public Library…
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Amid big jump in Deschutes voters, county clerk answers some election questions
Central Oregon has seen a major increase in new voters. In fact, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office, the county went from about 101,000…
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Senate GOP blocks Wyden bill to restore $600/week added jobless benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., made a case on the Senate floor Wednesday to renew the added $600 in weekly jobless benefits that expired earlier this year,…
Continue ReadingPope Francis endorses civil union laws for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time, according to the Catholic News…
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Boise Cascade says it might close E. Oregon plywood mill
Boise Cascade says it may close a plywood mill in Eastern Oregon at the end of the year and lay off all the 229 people who work there.…
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Wyden, Merkley co-sponsor $370 billion ‘Small Business Lifeline Act’
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., co-sponsored Wednesday a new comprehensive package of measures that would provide more than $370 billion to…
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Merkley bill would end U.S. sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley introduces legislation to end American sales of new gas-powered vehicles in 15…
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Mushrooms issue: What is Oregon’s Measure 109?
Oregon’s November ballot features what could be a historic measure, if passed.…
Continue ReadingFace-off: Senate District 27 candidates Kiely, Knopp debate the issues on KTVZ
State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, and challenger Eileen Kiely debated the issues Tuesday evening on KTVZ, but the intensity of the many “attack” ads was…
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Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use
Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on…
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Bend police recommend riot, other charges against 15 in Pilot Butte melee
Bend police recommended Tuesday that Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel file a variety of charges, from riot and assault to disorderly…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall as recovery continues
Central Oregon’s unemployment rates fell in September as the economic recovery continued, the state’s regional economist said Tuesday, but new…
Continue ReadingBattle of Phils: Henderson, Chang square off in KTVZ county commission debate
Contrasting stands on a variety of Deschutes County issues, from land use and marijuana to COVID-19, were the focus Monday evening as Republican…
Continue ReadingDebate commission to mute candidates during their opponent’s initial responses
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones muted during portions of the second and final presidential…
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‘Swamped’: Ballots begin flowing into C.O. county clerks’ offices
Voters across the High Desert have been returning their ballots in high numbers through the first weekend of voting for the Nov. 3 election, a wave…
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Cascade Natural Gas customers to pay slightly lower rates this fall
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Monday it recently approved a slight decrease in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers due to the annual…
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$2.75M settlement reached in Oregon inmate’s flu death
The Oregon Department of Corrections has agreed to pay a record $2.75 million to the family of a man who died from the flu at the Oregon State…
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Revised Columbia River Gorge management plan approved
A new management plan that will guide future decisions and address urgent issues like climate change has been approved for the Columbia River Gorge…
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Pelosi sets 48-hour deadline to approve stimulus deal before the election
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin must reach an agreement within 48 hours if they want to pass a…
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Central Oregon Women’s March takes time to honor RBG
In solidarity with marches all across the country, supporters in Central Oregon held their own Women’s March on Saturday in downtown…
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