Portland judge: Journalists, legal observers exempt from orders to disperse
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some journalists and legal observers will be exempt from Portland police orders requiring protesters to disperse after an…
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Iconic, 120-year-old Portland elk statue removed after fire set during protest
A 120-year-old statue of an elk has been removed from downtown Portland after protesters lit a fire underneath it Wednesday…
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Gov. Brown blasts OSP troopers for not wearing masks
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday denounced four Oregon State Police troopers who were seen on video without face masks in a coffee shop, saying such…
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Epic Aircraft E1000 wins Flying Innovation Award
The Epic Aircraft E1000 has been selected to receive Flying Magazine’s prestigious 2020 Flying Innovation Award, which recognizes the most…
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Bend taco shop robbery suspect arrested after return holdup 3 nights later
The suspect in an armed robbery of a Third Street taco shop was chased by workers and caught by police late Wednesday night after officers said she…
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Bend nurse gets free air conditioning
GreenSavers is rewarding front-line health care workers for their efforts against…
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As C.O. drought emergency declared, Jefferson County farmers may be hit hardest
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday issued an executive order declaring drought emergencies for seven Oregon counties, including the three in Central…
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C.O. schools, parents preparing for students to return to classrooms this fall
More bus routes, flexible learning options and alternative classrooms could be some of the changes families and students can expect this fall as part…
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C.O. law enforcement agencies issue joint statement on mask order
Central Oregon’s law enforcement agencies issued a joint statement Thursday on Gov. Brown’s face mask order and their intentions on enforcement,…
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Oregon reports record 375 new cases of COVID-19; first Klamath County death
The Oregon Health Authority reported 375 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, eclipsing the old daily record by nearly 100, while Klamath County’s first…
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Prineville police plan pedestrian, distracted driving enforcement
– The Prineville Police Department plans a combined pedestrian and distracted driving enforcement operation from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, July 10 in…
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Portland Asst. Police Chief Michael Krantz named Bend’s new police chief
The city of Bend announced Thursday it has selected Portland Police Bureau Assistant Chief Michael Krantz as Bend’s next police chief.…
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BLM expands target shooting restrictions to curb fire danger
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials have updated the 2020 prohibitions regarding the use of fire-causing materials on…
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Alaska Airlines could ban non-masked flyers from flights
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines says its flight attendants can issue warnings to passengers who refuse to wear a mask which could lead to them being…
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Gov. Brown launches ad campaign: ‘A mask should not be a sign of weakness’
Gov. Kate Brown launched a statewide public awareness campaign on Thursday with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy to inform Oregonians about…
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Truck driver sentenced to 13 months in Madras fatal hit-and-run crash
A truck driver from Mexico who authorities said struck and killed a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 97 in Madras in January and failed to stop entered a…
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Oregon House speaker slams Portland police use of tear gas after officers declare riot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More than two dozen protesters were arrested on charges including disorderly conduct, interfering with a police officer, riot…
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Gov. Brown signs drought declaration for Central Oregon counties
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday signed a drought emergency declaration for seven more Oregon counties, including Central Oregon’s Deschutes, Crook and…
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A, B, C: Bend-La Pine Schools outline current plans for fall reopening
Bend-La Pine Schools plan to bring kindergartners to fifth-grade students back to school full-time for classes this fall, with social distancing,…
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Bend Fire & Rescue outlines Pilot Butte closures for Fourth of July fireworks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year’s 4th of July Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. …
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