Northwest tribes: Remove 3 Columbia River dams
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) — Two Pacific Northwest tribes are calling for the removal of three major hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. The…
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Bend PD warns: Winter brings rise in thefts from cars
As winter and the holidays approach, Bend police are reminding it’s important to take more precautions when securing your vehicles and…
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Lawsuit delays Pine Nursery playground project
Children at play may have to be a bit more creative at one northeast Bend park this summer, as a legal dispute delays completion of playground…
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Rejection of Oregon forest ballot measures draws lawsuit
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Backers of rejected ballot measures proposed by environmentalists to tighten Oregon’s forestry rules have filed a lawsuit,…
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BLM releases 3-state wildfire fuel breaks proposal
(Update: Adds details, quotes) BOISE, Idaho (AP) — One option in a plan to battle devastating wildfires in southwestern Idaho, southeastern Oregon…
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Walden talks forest management in Sunriver
This past Oregon wildfire season was very mild, compared with recent years — but Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, said Monday in Sunriver…
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Portland police arrest 2 in street racing crackdown
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have arrested two men as part of its ongoing crackdown on street racing. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports…
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ODOT leaders set to fund major C.O. projects
The Oregon Transportation Commission gets briefings, takes a tour and decides on funding of several major Central Oregon projects during its monthly…
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OSP seeks info on illegal buck deer taking near Sisters
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck…
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‘Intersessions’ give Skyline students new experiences
Three times a year, students at Skyline High School break from their traditional academic courses and dive deep into something entirely new that…
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Report: Bend’s economic growth No. 3 in U.S.
Bend has made it close to the top of yet another national list, this one an analysis that ranks more than 500 cities in terms of economic growth this…
Continue ReadingOregon may allow BYO food containers in stores, restaurants
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon may soon allow customers to bring their own reusable food containers to grocery stores and restaurants, in an effort to…
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2019 BendFilm Festival announces award winners
BendFilm announced Sunday 15 films and filmmakers were awarded jury prizes at the 2019 BendFilm Festival. These films fall into 12 categories,…
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More than 100 search for missing Univ. of Portland student
More than 100 volunteers gathered at Peninsula Park on Sunday to help search for a University of Portland student who has been missing for a week.…
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Portland man killed in Columbia County hunting accident
Columbia County authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a hunting accident Saturday morning as a 63-year-old Portland man. Sheriff’s…
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Bend man completes coast-to-coast Madagascar trek
A Bend man joined three strangers in Africa to complete the first recorded coast-to-coast expedition of Madagascar following its largest river, the…
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Man arrested after rocks thrown at Portland police cars
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing large rocks at Portland police cars. Portland police say an officer was…
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Redmond police ID man found dead in duplex fire
(Update: Police ID resident who died; family member shares info) Redmond police on Sunday released the name of a 60-year-old Redmond man whose body…
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Woman pleads not guilty to selling shark fins in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of selling dried shark fins in a Portland store. Oregon Public Broadcasting…
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Police investigating events before Portland activist’s death
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland activist is dead after a vehicle hit him as he was leaving a left-wing hangout. Police say Sean Kealiher’s…
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