Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 220 cases; weekly case count up 32%
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 559, along with 220 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Suspect wanted in weekend shooting arrested in Redmond
The suspect in a weekend shooting in a transient camp area of Redmond that left another man seriously wounded and prompted a public alert was…
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Oregon’s public records advocate resigns
Oregon’s public records advocate has resigned after clashing with the state board she chairs over its efforts to make her office more independent…
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Medford, Jackson County face lawsuits over arrests in homeless sweep
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Eight people arrested by the Medford Police Department during a recent homeless camp sweep say they plan to sue the city, its…
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Warm Springs team receives $354K grant for small business acceleration effort
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Warm Springs Community Action Team has earned a $354,558 federal grant for its…
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Sisters K-3 students back in class, but older grades must wait at least a month
The Sisters School District welcomed kindergarten through third-graders back to in-person classes this week, but the superintendent says it’s…
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100s of Bend-La Pine students likely to stay online
Even when Bend-La Pine students are able to return to class, some parents have enrolled their children to stay online…
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Central Oregonians watch, react to wild first presidential debate
After months of anticipation, the political showdown that many in the country have been waiting for finally arrived.…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Protecting your ‘mobile wallet’
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense when using mobile wallets.…
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Grande Ronde River opens for coho salmon harvest Oct. 1 for first time in 40 years
Anglers will be able to harvest coho salmon in northeast Oregon’s Grande Ronde River for the first time in 40 years starting Oct. 1, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue outlines relief for wildfire victims
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Tuesday it will provide relief to victims of Oregon wildfires and straight-line…
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Merkley intros bill to protect jobless workers’ health insurance during COVID-19
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with 14 Senate Democrats, has introduced the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, a bill that would protect…
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Psilocybin Measure 109: Pros and cons
Measure 109 on Oregon’s Nov. 3 ballot would make Oregon the first in the nation to allow psilocybin therapy under supervision of licensed…
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Before first debate, some C.O. voters say they could help them decide
As President Trump and former Vice President Biden square off in Cleveland, we asked Central Oregonians if their vote is set or open for a…
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Sisters movie theater hopes 007 release date sticks, could make for a big comeback
The Sisters Movie House is a regional…
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Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online
With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back…
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‘It’s a big loss’: COVID-19 prompts cancellation of 2020 Bend Christmas Parade
Whenever Santa makes a visit to bend, he needs to stop at Ernie Gilpin’s house…
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First presidential debate of the 2020 election
Watch the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, live from…
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C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students
Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…
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C.O. natl. forests, BLM to again allow campfires in designated campgrounds
Due to increased moisture and cooling temperatures, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, Crooked River National Grassland…
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