Idaho Power contractor killed in landslide on Oregon border
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A 39-year-old Oregon man was killed in a landslide Saturday while doing contract work for Idaho Power to secure a rock shelf…
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Bend-La Pine Schools explain decision to hold Monday classes as heavy snow prompts others to cancel
While many Central Oregonians were out enjoying several inches of Sunday snowfall, school districts across the High Desert were faced with the…
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City of Bend calls in contract crews to help clear streets, outlines snow-removal priorities
A bit earlier than usual, the city of Bend called in contract crews Sunday night to help clear streets of several inches of snow, focusing first on…
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Shepherd’s House Lighthouse shelter near capacity; extreme cold temperatures could push them over
This weekend’s storm brought a few to several inches of snow across the High Desert, but only a few more people went to the Shepherd’s House…
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Tip to Bend police leads to Tacoma man’s arrest on charges of producing child porn, enticing young girls
Thanks to a tip to Bend police, a Tacoma, Wash., man is facing federal charges after he allegedly used social media to find young girls and convince…
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Fighting fire with fire: ODF seeking advisory panel members for new ‘certified burn manager’ program
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it is seeking members for an advisory committee for its new Certified Burn Manager Program, one of many…
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Your fine photos of Sunday’s High Desert snowfall
When the big snowstorm hits on a Sunday, it means extra work for some, and extra play for many others — not to mention a mix of both. Thanks for…
Continue ReadingSeveral Central Oregon school districts cancel Monday classes after snowfall; Bend-La Pine stays on schedule
This much snowfall can lead to school and event cancellations and delays, and Sunday’s storm was no exception, as Central Oregon Community College…
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Oregon’s Rosenblum, other AGs announce $10.7 billion opioid settlements with CVS and Walgreens
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with many of her AG colleagues across the country, announced Monday a national agreement totaling $10.7…
Continue ReadingUS scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says
CNN By Ella Nilsen and René Marsh, CNN For the first time ever, US scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National…
Continue ReadingEmpty pharmacy shelves shine a light on vulnerabilities in US drug supplies
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have…
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Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanket High Desert; 7,600 lose power in Redmond, CRR, Madras areas
Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanketed the High Desert Sunday – the deepest, most widespread snowfall in some time – knocking out power to…
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St. Vincent De Paul of Bend welcomes community support to help keep growing number of clients warm with propane
St. Vincent De Paul of Bend is trying its best to keep its clients warm by issuing propane vouchers, but rising costs due to growing need are…
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Oregon loses 2nd elections director in as many years
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is losing its second elections director in as many years with the current one…
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St. Charles home health, hospice nurses vote to form union
Nearly three-dozen home health and hospice nurses with St. Charles Health System overwhelmingly voted to form a union with the Oregon Nurses…
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Fatal fire that destroyed home on Lower Bridge Road ruled accidental, tied to fireplace
A house fire earlier this week that claimed the life of an 88-year-old homeowner on Lower Bridge Road in Jefferson County has been ruled accidental,…
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Passionate C.O. Ducks and Beavers fans heading to bowl games ‘no matter what,’ despite high travel costs
For the second year in a row, the Ducks and Beavers are going…
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‘We’re about customer service’: Bend Police get high grades from first SPIDR Tech surveys
A texting system called SPIDR Tech first rolled out in April and helped better connect Bend Police and the community they serve. In its quarterly…
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Snowy Highway 97 north of La Pine reopens after crash
A reported serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine amid snowfall in the area, authorities…
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Blind Corvallis horse, Endo, has three Guinness World Records to his name
Together with his owner, Morgan Wagner of Corvallis, a 22-year-old Appaloosa horse known as “Endo the Blind” has achieved three remarkable…
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