Proposed Deschutes County wildfire rules could boost home building costs
Deschutes County said Monday it is considering new building codes and land use regulations to protect communities from wildfire. Proposed changes…
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Bend police chief: Officers will be present at ballot drop boxes ‘when necessary’
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz announced Tuesday that officers will be at ballot drop-off sites “when necessary” in the days leading up to Election…
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Hillsboro company gets $70 million federal contract for air tankers to fight wildfires
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Tuesday that Hillsboro-based Erickson Aero Tanker has earned a $70.5 million federal contract for…
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New OSU program boosts rural outreach to promote mental health, well-being
A new Oregon State University program is working to improve mental health and address substance use in rural communities by building on existing…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency another 60 days, to Jan. 2
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until Jan. 2, 2021.…
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Oregon Health Authority reports 9 more COVID-19 deaths, 391 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 664, along with 391 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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UScellular turns on 5G network in Bend area
UScellular customers in the Bend area are now able to access the company’s 5G network. This initial deployment covers parts of Bend and the…
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Trees downed by windstorm still block many trails on Mt. Hood National Forest
The western side the Mt. Hood National Forest suffered extensive and severe damage as a result of the historic Labor Day windstorm that brought down…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against election ‘spoofing’
Just one week away from Election Day, the FBI in Oregon has some more tips on dealing with how bad actors can use spoofing to try to impact your…
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Sheriff Nelson, challenger Schaier clash on hot issues during KTVZ debate
Even though nearly half of Deschutes County voters have already returned their ballots, Sheriff Shane Nelson and challenger Scott Schaier fought to…
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Bend VA Clinic renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Bob Maxwell
Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump signed legislation to change the name of Bend’s VA clinic to the Robert D. Maxwell VA Clinic, in honor of the…
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Crater Lake National Park rescinds fire ban
The fire danger level in Crater Lake National Park has dropped from high to moderate due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures,…
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Just hang up! Oregon attorney general warns of ‘Apple support’ scam
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum warned Oregonians on Monday to hang up on unsolicited phone calls that sound like they are from Apple.…
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Wyden, Merkley oppose Barrett court confirmation in Senate floor speeches
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., spoke on the Senate floor Monday morning, detailing their reasons for opposing the confirmation of Amy…
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Trick-or-treat alternatives planned around Central Oregon
While many children won’t be going from door-to-door this year, due to COVID-19 guidelines, there are some alternative events offering candy and…
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Deschutes County Courthouse partially closed due to water leak
Portions of the Deschutes County Courthouse were closed and some court hearings delayed Monday after a water leak affected some areas of the…
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Ex-DCSO workers claim discrimination, harassment; Sheriff Nelson responds
Several women who formerly worked for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office spoke out Monday about what they called a history of gender…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, a week ahead of election
Senate Republicans voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, a major victory for the…
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URGENT – Senate confirms Trump’s Supreme Court nominee a week ahead of Election Day
(CNN) — Senate Republicans voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, a major…
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Oregon AG’s office provides ‘Voter Protection Hotline’ to answer questions, concerns
Why do some voters receive multiple ballots? What if my signature doesn’t match the one on file with elections officials? How do I report…
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