Eclipse fever starts now. Here’s where to see the upcoming ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Over large swaths of the Americas this month and next April, too, all eyes will be on the skies during two spectacular…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including…
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Oregon seeks $27M for dam repair it says resulted in mass death of Pacific lamprey fish
Oregon officials are seeking more than $27 million in damages over dam repairs they say killed more than half a million Pacific lamprey fish in what…
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FBI Portland seizes 25 guns and nearly 9 kilos of suspected cocaine, makes five arrests in multi-state takedown
Five people were arrested on Wednesday in a large-scale drug and gun bust throughout three states, the FBI in Portland announced…
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A happy surprise: Billionaire philanthropist’s $1.6 million gift helps propel La Pine Community Health Center’s expansion
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $1.6 million to a major expansion of the La Pine Community Health Center, which provides…
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ODFW to help provide up to 10 Oregon gray wolves for Colorado wolf reintroduction effort
State’s voters had approved Dec. 31 deadline DENVER (KTVZ) – In a one-year agreement announced Friday between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the…
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New Bend Bioscience facility turns drug innovations into reality, for use in clinical trials
A Bend high-tech firm focused on developing enhanced pharmaceutical drug delivery technologies, opened its R&D lab earlier this year and now has…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff in honor of Eugene airman killed in Colorado Humvee crash
Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of Air Force…
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Bend man accused of shoplifting dozens of bottles of alcohol now also charged with stealing 125 tools
A Bend man recently charged with stealing five-dozen bottles of alcohol from area stores after he was caught on security camera putting three bottles…
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Boise man killed when car leaves Highway 20 near Black Butte Ranch, hits tree, OSP reports
A Boise man was killed a week ago in an early-morning single-vehicle crash when his car left U.S. Highway 20 near Black Butte Ranch and crashed into…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy denies reports he’s leaving Congress
By Melanie Zanona, Pamela Brown and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he is expected to step…
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Bend man faces DUII, other charges in fatal 2022 incident at NW Bend roundabout — but police find no evidence of crash
A nearly year-long investigation of the death of a 76-year-old Bend man after an incident at a northwest Bend roundabout that police had called a…
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‘Pacific Power’ scammers target Bend landlord, demand $2,700 ‘past due’ payment — or fast ‘power shut off’
A Central Oregon insurance agent was the target of scammers seeking $2,700, but it wasn’t just a phone or email scam. Instead, someone claiming to be…
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OSU-Cascades researchers say gut bacteria found in wolves could alleviate stomach and digestive issues in dogs
Gut microbes found in wild wolves may be the key to alleviating a debilitating gastrointestinal condition common to domestic dogs, according to a…
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Shorter lines, perhaps? Or skip them: Oregon DMV’s driver knowledge test now offered online
This may sound too good to be true: a way to skip the line at the DMV. As of Wednesday, you can now take the knowledge test for a drivers…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in May shooting death of Powell Butte man
A 43-year-old Bend man entered not-guilty pleas Thursday to second-degree murder and other charges in the fatal shooting last May of a Powell Butte…
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St. Charles Health System dropping three Medicare Advantage plans; four remain in place for 2024
Citing “continued, unresolved concerns about patient care and administrative burdens,” St. Charles Health System announced Thursday it will no longer…
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Levy tells Bend city councilors she will propose tougher, clearer laws for younger e-bike riders in ’24 session
Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, told Bend city councilors Wednesday evening she will be proposing legislation in next year’s “short session” of the…
Continue ReadingNew York subway shooter Frank James sentenced to 10 life terms plus 10 years in prison
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — The man who set off a smoke bomb and opened fire on a crowded New York City subway train last…
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Oregon officials identify victims of plane crash that killed two after spiraling out of the sky
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials have identified the victims who lost their lives after a…
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