China’s economy is getting walloped by crises in energy, shipping and real estate
By Laura He, CNN Business China’s GDP is growing at the slowest pace in a year as a massive energy crunch, shipping disruptions and a deepening…
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Evicted Bend homeless campers face new challenge; ODOT sites get ‘No Trespassing’ signs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “I think it’ll be a difficult day for people experiencing homelessness, living in those camps,” said David Notari, director of…
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Supply chain issues also plaguing Central Oregon ski shops
Boots are being locked in, skis are being waxed and prepped, and the shelves appear to be stocked at Bend’s Powder House Ski & Snowboard — but not…
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Oregon Court of Appeals rules it’s illegal to deny gun sales to people ages 18 to 20
The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s decision to throw out an age discrimination lawsuit against a gun retailer, declaring it…
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‘High Desert Food Trail’ launches, offering dozens of places to visit, showcase C.O. businesses
In partnership with Travel Oregon’s Food Trails program, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has launched the High Desert Food Trail ,…
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Mt. Bachelor parent co. defends controversial ‘Fast Tracks’ addition, offers refunds to pass-holders
With Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joining critics in calling on Powdr Corp. to drop plans for a ‘Fast Tracks’ quick-access pass at Mt. Bachelor, the…
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Bend man arrested on luring, other charges after police officer poses as girl, 15, online
A 30-year-old Bend man was arrested and jailed Thursday after police said he tried to meet and have sex with a “15-year-old girl” who actually…
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A guide to this year’s Halloween in Central Oregon
Spooky season might not be fully back to normal, but there are still a number of ways to celebrate Halloween in Central Oregon this year.…
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C. Oregonians react to OSU study that says sunscreen with zinc loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, has been found to lose much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of…
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La Pine resident among latest to find wells drying up amid drought, with long wait for costly fix
Like many Central Oregonians who rely on wells for water, La Pine resident Craig Reisner says his well is dry, and some of his neighbors are…
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‘Major inconvenience’: C. Oregonians voice frustration over pharmacy closures, transfers, wait times
Several pharmacies in Central Oregon are experiencing longer wait times and delays, and one is moving…
Continue ReadingState Sen. Betsy Johnson to run for governor as independent
Oregon state Sen. Betsy Johnson plans to run for governor in 2022 without the backing of any political party. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that…
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Fire season set to end in Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s Central Oregon District
Fire season in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will end at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, the agency said…
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C. Oregon school districts provide update on employee vaccination counts as state deadline nears
Central Oregon school districts and health care facilities have been tracking vaccination rates among its employees as next Monday’s deadline…
Continue ReadingFDA vaccine advisers recommend emergency use authorization for booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Maggie Fox and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Thursday to recommend emergency use…
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Redmond School Board huddles with lawyer, won’t challenge mask/vaccine mandates
With just days to go before the state’s Monday deadline for all school staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated (or gain exemptions), the Redmond…
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Northern lights’ faint appearance in C.O. skies is ‘just the beginning’
Earlier this week, at least one cold Central Oregonian was lucky enough to capture the Northern Lights at Sparks Lake through a camera lens.…
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‘Their only hope’: Central Oregonians create charity to help Afghans seeking to leave country
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops, not much has changed for people in Afghanistan. When NewsChannel 21 talked with Haseeb Shojai in August, his…
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Some struggling to get refunds for postponed ‘Redmond Taco and Margarita Festival’
Some customers for a Redmond taco festival said they have not received their refund, and are struggling to do…
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Overwhelmed by illegal pot grows, Jackson County declares state of emergency, seeks state help
Southern Oregon’s Jackson County says it is so overwhelmed by an increase in the number and size of illegal marijuana farms that it declared a state…
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