Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 567 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,446, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU-Cascades VP Becky Johnson tapped to serve as interim OSU president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday to consider the appointment of OSU-Cascades Vice President…
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Oregon adds more than 20,000 jobs in March; jobless rate ticks downward
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.0% in March, from 6.1% in February, as the state gained more than 20,000 jobs, the Oregon Employment…
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Portland police declare riot after Daunte Wright vigil erupts in violence
A riot was declared by Portland Police Monday night at the Penumbra Kelly building on East Burnside Avenue after protesters broke windows, threw…
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Oregon OSHA fines Bend, Redmond Black Bear Diners more than $35,000
Oregon OSHA announced Monday it has fined two Black Bear Diner locations, in Bend and Redmond, more than $35,000 for violating standards designed to…
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National Guard helicopter crew hoists stranded climber from slopes of South Sister
A Beaverton man climbing South Sister alone called 911 for help Monday morning when he got stuck on a small, precarious ledge at 9,800 feet…
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Oregon high-proof, low-cost spirits to rise in price; Bend distiller sees little impact
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved a “floor pricing” plan for distilled spirits that will increase the price of the lowest-priced spirits…
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Tuition freeze recommended by COCC president, awaiting board approval
Central Oregon Community College plans to keep its current tuition rate for the coming school…
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Oregon House passes bill to ban online vape sales, close underage purchase loophole
The Oregon House advanced legislation Saturday that would close online loopholes used by underage Oregonians to purchase electronic inhalant delivery…
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Idaho lawmakers hear pitch to absorb three-fourths of Oregon
Idaho lawmakers appeared intrigued but skeptical when pitched a plan to lop off about three-fourths of Oregon and add it to Idaho to create what…
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Bend police arrest home invasion robbery suspect after stolen pickup crash
A Bend man allegedly entered a stranger’s home without permission early Monday morning, stole items including a key to a pickup truck, then drove…
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Road to Pilot Butte summit reopens to vehicles Friday, first time in 18 months
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Monday it will open the vehicle gate to the Pilot Butte summit road at 10 a.m. on Friday, for the…
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Oregon House passes bill barring police from buying some military equipment
House Democrats have voted to pass House Bill 2481, prohibiting Oregon law enforcement agencies from receiving certain types of military surplus…
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Oregon House passes bill to ban ‘hate symbol’ displays in schools
The Oregon House has passed legislation that would prohibit the displaying of hate symbols in schools and educational programs.…
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Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the death of man following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The shooting…
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One person killed in late-night Terrebonne RV fire
One person died in an overnight RV fire in Terrebonne, Redmond fire officials…
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Injured Florida hiker rescued after slipping on ice near Benham Falls
A hiker from Florida slipped on some ice near Benham Falls, was injured and called for help Sunday morning, bringing Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Bend man arrested in Terrebonne traffic stop; drugs, cash seized
An investigation of a Bend man accused of selling drugs in Deschutes County led to a traffic stop near Terrebonne, the man’s arrest and seizure of…
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After ‘spirited’ testimony, OLCC OKs disputed ‘floor pricing’ for distilled spirits
After listening to what it termed “spirited testimony,” the Oregon Liquor Control Commission on Thursday approved a disputed “floor pricing” proposal…
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Weed burning sparks fire that destroys Crooked River Ranch home
A Crooked River Ranch home was destroyed Friday by a fire that was sparked by residents’ outdoor weed burning that spread under the home’s deck…
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