Oregon lawmakers to try again on campaign donation limits
Oregon is among a handful of states with no limits on campaign contributions in elections. The 2020 session offers lawmakers another chance to change…
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Oregon lawmakers to consider ban on coyote-killing contests
Some Oregon lawmakers are trying again to ban coyote-hunting contests in legislation proposed for the upcoming…
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Redmond schools making big changes to cut K-5 class sizes
The Redmond School District has announced major school and boundary changes to take effect in the 2020-2021 school year, in preparation for class…
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C.O. keeping up with state demand for electric vehicles
Oregon hopes to have at least 50,000 registered electric vehicles on the road by the end of this year.…
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Four La Pine men charged in Hwy. 97 road rage, fight
Four La Pine men — two drivers and two passengers — were arrested by citation Thursday evening after a Highway 97 road rage incident led to a brief…
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Oregon, 6 other states sue Trump administration over abortion, health care access
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined a coalition of seven states and the District of Columbia on Thursday in suing the U.S. Department of…
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Terrebonne well driller carries on, despite revoked state license, fine
A Terrebonne water well-driller who had his state license revoked last fall says his business is carrying on, thanks to his two still-licensed…
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NW Crossing becoming one of Bend’s business hot spots
Bend’s most popular business-oriented neighborhoods very well may be the Old Mill and downtown, but NorthWest Crossing is on the way to joining…
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After 2 C.O. dogs caught in traps, owners urge stricter limits
Residents who enjoy activities like hiking or biking have encountered steel traps near trailheads, campgrounds and public areas. Some have reported…
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Ex-Weyerhaeuser worker admits to $4.5 million fraud
A 61-year-old Eugene woman pleaded guilty Thursday in Eugene federal court to mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and tax evasion after defrauding…
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Still ailing, Senate leader Courtney may miss session start
The Oregon Legislature may convene its 2020 session on Monday without Senate President Peter Courtney, who has been in a Portland hospital for nearly…
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OSU researchers zeroing in on ‘electronic nose’
Research at Oregon State University has pushed science closer to developing an “electronic nose” for monitoring air quality, detecting safety threats…
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Walden issues statement on coronavirus
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., Republican leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee, helped lead a congressional briefing for members of Congress on the…
Continue ReadingThe NBA will honor Kobe Bryant with a new NBA All-Star Game format
The NBA will honor the life of Kobe Bryant by changing the format of its 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago. The new format is set up to maximize money…
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Public charge ruling won’t change Oregon health insurance subsidies, state says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s public charge rule, which can make it more difficult for immigrants to receive green cards, does not…
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