Oregon cities, others across US wracked by opioids close to getting $26B settlement
Thousands of towns across the United States that were wracked by the opioid crisis are on the precipice of receiving billions of dollars in the…
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Oregon adds 10,000 jobs in November; jobless rate drops to 4.2%
Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment rose by 10,000 in November, following a revised gain of 6,400 jobs in October, the Oregon Employment Department…
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A cinematic comeback? Sisters Movie House hopes so
With just a few weeks before the end of the year, the film industry is still struggling to make a comeback after a historic blow in 2020 due to the…
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Oregon lawmakers pass rental assistance, other major bills in special session
The Oregon Senate wrapped up its special session work in less than a day on Monday and passed additional safety nets to keep thousands of people…
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Back to the future: OSAA OKs Bend high schools’ return to 5A Intermountain Conference
OSAA voted Monday to change the classification and districting of certain high schools in Oregon, similar to how it was before…
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway…
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USFS closing driving access to Tumalo Falls, Three Creek Lake and Crescent Lake due to snowfall
The Deschutes National Forest said Monday it will close three Forest Service roads this week due to recent and expected…
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Texas man gets nearly 4 years in prison for assaulting federal marshal with hammer in Portland protest
A Texas man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison Monday for assaulting a deputy U.S. marshal with a construction hammer during a July…
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Three Sisters Lions Club’s Holiday Faire features art, other works by talented C. Oregonians
For people desiring to get thoughtful gifts for friends and family during the holiday season, the Three Sisters Lions Club is hosting a 10th year of…
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Fred Meyer union workers authorize strike, although contract talks continue
Fred Meyer union workers have authorized a walkout over alleged unfair labor practices, although three days of contract negotiations are scheduled…
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The Bend Food Project helps feed the area’s hungry year-round
Saturday was another big collection day for the Bend Food Project, an organization dedicated to fighting…
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Oregon lawmakers take testimony on eviction, drought relief ahead of special session
Oregon lawmakers took public testimony at a livestreamed public hearing Saturday on several major issues to be addressed in the Legislature’s…
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Redmond School District ‘proud’ of staff for handling of lockdown situation
Friday additional counselors were on hand at Ridgeview High School to help any students who wanted to talk about the lock down…
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Nov. 1, 2022 murder trial set for Ian Cranston in Barry Washington Jr. shooting
A Nov. 1, 2022 date was set Friday for the start of the eight-day murder trial of Ian Cranston, a Redmond man accused in the Sept. 19 shooting death…
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Salvation Army in Bend sees much more need; Red Kettle Campaign at 55% of goal
Facing a dramatic jump in requests for help, the Salvation Army in Bend has a goal of raising $145,000 this Christmas season through the Red…
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City of Bend recruiting for new Police Department communications manager position
The city of Bend has begun recruiting for a new, full-time Police Department communications manager position, a role that will be filled by a…
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ODOT urges C.O. drivers to be prepared as series of winter storms move into region
Unprepared drivers may face challenges through next week as a mix of winter storms are forecast for the northern US Highway 97 corridor and Cascade…
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Gov. Brown, top lawmakers agree on eviction relief, other issues for special session
The stage is now set for Monday’s special session of the Oregon Legislature, as Gov. Kate Brown and legislative leaders have come to an agreement on…
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Deschutes County, COIC offer COVID-19 recovery grants for small businesses, nonprofits
Deschutes County, through a partnership with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, is offering grants to small businesses and non-profits in…
Continue ReadingBank of England hikes interest rates to tackle rising prices
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Charles Riley, CNN Business The Bank of England is hiking interest rates in an effort to fight surging prices even as the Omicron…
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