Rash of crashes around C.O. as winter storm approaches
The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm watch for Central Oregon, warning holiday-week travelers of 4-10 inches of snow falling…
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Oregon Christmas tree harvest a lot like last year
This year’s Christmas tree shopping season is beginning to look a lot like 2018, with a tight supply and similar prices, according to Oregon State…
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Downtown Bend merchants urge you to ‘Shop Small Saturday’
The holiday season is just days away, and the Downtown Bend Business Association is kicking it off with Shop Small Saturday on Nov.…
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Survey finds good news for Columbia Gorge pikas
The latest survey by the group called Cascades Pika Watch finds the pint-sized animals are making a comeback after a devastating 2017 fire in the…
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OSU study: Hops compounds help with metabolic syndrome
Compounds from hops may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver, new…
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DEQ issues plan to curb Willamette Basin mercury pollution
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Monday it has issued a pollution reduction plan for mercury in the Willamette…
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Credit union awards creative learning grants
SELCO Community Credit Union, through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, has awarded a program-best $47,238 to 56 educators across…
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OSU research paves way to better arthritis treatments
Oregon State University research has provided the first complete, cellular-level look at what’s going on in joints afflicted by osteoarthritis, a…
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Sisters School Board fills vacancy, now has another
The Sisters School Board appointed David Thorsett to fill position #2 after interviewing five applicants for the open board seat on Wednesday, Nov.…
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Cloverdale man, subject of search, found deceased
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies asked for the public’s help Sunday as they search for a 22-year-old Cloverdale-area man last seen leaving his…
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Operation Christmas Child lets Sisters community play Santa
Volunteers in Sisters dedicated their Sunday morning to playing Santa for children in need around the world.…
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La Pine man shot trying to aid assault victim; suspect jailed
A La Pine man heard a woman yelling for help outside a nearby bar late Saturday night, went to check on her and was shot by the woman’s alleged…
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Utah man jailed after 120 mph chase east of Bend
A pursuit late Friday night of a speeding driver on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend ended with the use of spike strips, a police maneuver, a guns-drawn…
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Nominations sought for Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being accepted.…
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Wyden co-sponsors housing bill to help foster youth
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday he will co-sponsor legislation that would extend housing vouchers for young people to…
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Redmond murder victim’s family raising funds for park bench, tree
Following the life sentence for the adopted parents of Redmond murder victim Maliyha Hope Garcia, her family is raising funds for a park bench and…
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Travel trailer burns east of Redmond
A travel trailer went up in flames late Friday afternoon in an area frequented by transients northeast of the former site of the Redmond Rod & Gun…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for Sisters affordable homes
First Story, a local non-profit organization, is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in Sisters. Homes will be constructed in McKenzie…
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ODOT plans online survey on Bend Parkway changes
Highway planners with the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday they want your feedback on proposed solutions to congestion and safety…
Continue ReadingOregon ‘kicker’ tax rebate increased to $1.6 billion
The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis said Friday it adjusted the “kicker” for the 2018 tax year from more than $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion…
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