Bend ‘In-N-Out Burger’ sign sparks false hopes
Signs heralding a new restaurant or other business go up around Bend all the time, but few bring such attention or questions as one spotted this week…
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Clarno rejects immigrant driver’s license ballot measure
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s secretary of state says an attempt to repeal a new law that grants undocumented immigrants driver’s…
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Murdock Trust announces grants to 3 C.O. nonprofits
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has published its Summer 2019 Grants Report, announcing 60 new grants to nonprofits serving the Pacific Northwest…
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Woman sues Coos Bay clinic over claims of past abuse by doctor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman who says she was repeatedly sexually abused by her pediatrician has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the…
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Brown names committee to tackle health care costs
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the membership of a committee to control the cost of health care for Oregonians. The committee will set an annual…
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Oregon veterans sought to serve on state advisory panel
Gov. Kate Brown and the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs are seeking interested veterans to serve as members of the…
Continue ReadingOregon seeing flu cases; officials urge vaccination
Health officials say they have started to see cases of flu in Oregon. They recommend everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. People who get…
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St. Charles Health System names Crook County advocate
St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it’s hired Jody Britton as community and philanthropy advocate for Crook County. Britton, a…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Defending against e-skimming
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against skimmers. October is Cybersecurity Month in the…
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Elk crashes into car on Highway 20 near Sisters
A Bend man’s weekend fishing trip turned into a chance collision with an elk Friday morning. But while it turned out badly for the animal, it…
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Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant
The Family Access Network recently received a generous $2,500 grant from MDU Resources Foundation for FAN advocate services in Central Oregon. Funds…
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Portland police: Body found is missing university student
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say a body found near the St. Johns Bridge in Northwest Portland is a missing University of Portland freshman…
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Experts: Holiday decor can put wildlife in danger
(Update: Adding video) With the holidays fast approaching, experts warn those getting in the holiday spirit to be mindful of where they place…
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The Center Foundation receives $25,000 donation
A sizable anonymous donation received last week by The Center Foundation will make an incredible difference in the nonprofit’s efforts to…
Continue ReadingFacebook’s antitrust headache gets worse: 47 attorneys general now investigating
Facebook’s antitrust headache is only getting worse. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday that 47 state attorneys…
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Bend man accused of selling LSD to HS student
A tip that a Bend-La Pine Schools high school student was providing LSD to another student led to an investigation and the arrest Monday of a…
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SW Quarry Avenue to close for Six Corners project
On Wednesday, SW Quarry Avenue will be closed between SW 46th Street and S. Canal Boulevard to allow for construction of Stage 5 of the Six Corners…
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Indian Ford Bridge reopens after lengthy closure
Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the…
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Indian Ford Bridge reopens after lengthy closure
Indian Ford Bridge on the Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest has reopened for equestrian, hiking and biking use along the…
Continue ReadingSt. Helens HS student dies of suspected meningitis
A St. Helens High School student died Monday and health officials suspect bacterial meningitis may have caused his death. Paul Lewis, 16, was a…
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