Oregon senators, Gov. Brown cheer news of Biden election call
Oregon’s two Democratic senators and Gov. Kate Brown cheered news Saturday that news organizations have tallied electoral votes and made the call…
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Yet another record: Oregon reports 988 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths
The Oregon Health Authority reported 988 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday — the second record-shattering case tally in three days — and said the…
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Complaint: Judge ignores mask mandate in Oregon courtroom
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating reports that a circuit court judge is endangering the health of workers…
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URGENT – Joe Biden to become the 46th president of the United States, CNN projects
(CNN) — America has chosen Democrat Joe Biden as its 46th president, CNN projects, turning to a veteran voice who has projected calm and…
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Challenging mission recovers body of Bend climber who died on Mount Hood
A multi-agency team of expert mountain rescuers laid out the details Friday of their technically challenging mission on Mount Hood last weekend to…
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Be prepared: A change of seasons means a change of tires — and more
With cooler temperatures and snowfall, many Central Oregonians need to get ready for driving in snowy and wet…
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Bend businessman thinks he’s been treated unfairly
Thomas Hunziker of AM-1 Roofing says he can’t understand the community’s reaction to a COVID-19 outbreak and says all of his workers have since…
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Troutdale man charged with conspiring to aid Islamic State
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Troutdale man was indicted after authorities said he supported the Islamic State group by distributing articles on how to kill…
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Portland commissioner’s home vandalized after budget vote
Authorities say vandals in Portland threw flares and paint-filled balloons at the house of a Portland city commissioner after he cast the deciding…
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30-year Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan draws quick fire
Years of efforts have led to Friday’s announcement of the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan, but critics say it does too little too late for…
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Oregon OSHA adopts new COVID-19 temporary rule for all workplaces
Oregon OSHA said Friday it has adopted a temporary rule that combats the spread of coronavirus in all workplaces by requiring employers to carry out…
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Redmond City Council elections continue trend of change
Just like Bend, Redmond is seeing a significant shakeup on its city council, with voters choosing three newcomers (one actually a familiar face to…
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Brown orders 2-week ‘pause’ in gatherings in 5 counties to curb sharp COVID-19 rise
With COVID-19 case counts soaring to record levels and a worrisome rise in positive test rates and hospitalizations, Gov. Kate Brown outlined new…
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Neighbors voice concerns over proposed Juniper Ridge temporary homeless camp
The city of Bend is meeting with nonprofits and neighborhood groups to discuss the Juniper Ridge homeless problem and, as one part of the answer, a…
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Crook County DA ID’s Redmond fugitive shot, wounded by CERT Team
Members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team shot and wounded a wanted Redmond man during a guns-drawn, “high-risk” traffic stop north…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, 770 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 716, along with 770 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Watch live: Gov Brown outlines new steps to stem surge in COVID-19 cases
Governor Kate Brown will hold a 1 p.m. press availability today to discuss Oregon’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. She will be joined by…
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NeighborImpact offers COVID-19 mortgage relief aid for Bend residents
NeighborImpact’s Covid Relief Mortgage Assistance program is making current mortgage payments for Bend residents who have been financially impacted…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 8-14
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov.…
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US Forest Service to waive day-use fees in honor of Veterans Day
The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans…
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