Oregon lawmakers press DEA on barriers to ‘death with dignity’
Oregon lawmakers on Thursday questioned the Drug Enforcement Agency on its role in barriers faced by people seeking death with dignity, including…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Historic New Redmond Hotel reopens Dec. 6 after 2-year renovation
Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced Thursday the newly renovated New Redmond Hotel will reopen Friday, Dec. 6 as the SCP Redmond.…
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Bend family saves Thanksgiving for food pantry
The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend is once again handing out turkeys to those in need. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that almost did not happen…
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City of Bend outlines ’emergency snow zone’ plans
The city of Bend on Thursday outlined its emergency snow removal plan for the coming winter, including a return of last year’s “emergency snow zones”…
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Part of DCSO work center to serve as emergency warming shelter
Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center will be used to house up to 48 people as an emergency warming shelter during the…
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Mt. Bachelor sets Black Friday ‘Hopening Day,’ snow or not
The lifts at Mt. Bachelor are moving, the ramps and trails are ready — but none of that matters, if there isn’t any snow.…
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Cascades Academy robotic team takes 2nd place at tourney
The Cascades Academy robotics team took their robots on the road to take part in the Madtown Throwdown competition in Madera, CA on November 9th and…
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C.O. may see holiday-week snow; ODOT has reminders
The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for next week that includes a chance for snow on the floor of the High Desert in Central Oregon,…
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Truck hits bridges, closing Franklin Ave. underpass
The boom of an excavator being hauled on a truck struck a pair of bridges over Bend’s Franklin Avenue Thursday morning, prompting closure of the…
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Report: Clean energy jobs booming part of Ore. economy
The clean energy sector is a major jobs provider in Oregon, according to a new…
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Bend councilors weigh future of Reed Market Road
The city of Bend is once again taking a look at improving Reed Market Road, and the possible projects haven’t gotten any cheaper since the first…
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Ex-Bend HS teacher sentenced in child porn case
A former Bend HS teacher has been sentenced to eight months in jail for downloading child…
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OSU using robot glider to measure ocean noise levels
At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective…
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Wyden intros bill to rein in rising airline fees
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and colleagues introduced legislation Wednesday to prohibit airlines from charging fees – including cancellation, change…
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Merkley intros bill to create monarch, pollinator highways
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Wednesday to…
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Bend Red Cross volunteers back from Calif. fire lines
As wildfires burned across California in recent months, destroying homes and thousands of acres, American Red Cross volunteers from Bend joined the…
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Redmond prepping to open ice skating rink for season
If all goes well, the city of Redmond’s downtown ice skating rink will open for the season next Wednesday, the day before…
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RDM holidays advice: Expect long lines, arrive earlier
Increased travel associated with the upcoming 2019 holiday season means passengers using Redmond Municipal Airport should prepare for longer wait…
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