DA: Redmond officer punches were proper, but arrest unlawful
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel ruled Friday that two Redmond Police Department officers used justifiable force in an arrest at a city…
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Oregon could consider banning vape sales for 6 months
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related…
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USFS proposing separate bike, horse trails west of Bend
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on plans to create a new trail west of Bend that will parallel the popular Metolius Windigo Trail,…
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Vaping controversy hits home on the High Desert
The issues surrounding whether the government should increase regulations on vaping products amid a growing number of illnesses and deaths continue…
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Wildfire council recommends $4B plan to safeguard state
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A task force created by Gov. Kate Brown says climate change, overstocked forests and understaffed fire teams have placed…
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Washington joins other states in flavored vaping ban
(Update: Adding quotes, details) SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat dedicates first affordable housing cottages
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has dedicated four cottage homes for local families at Bend’s first affordable housing cottage site. The…
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Man shoots self during Portland airport police struggle
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say that a man shot and wounded himself during a struggle with a police officer at Portland International…
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Oregon DMV offices to open hour later on Wednesdays
Oregon DMV said Friday is changing office hours on Wednesdays by moving opening time from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Oct. 16.…
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Deer hunting season arrives with health warning
(Update: Comment from ODFW biologist, hunter) As deer hunters prepare for this weekend’s opening of rifle season, there’s a new health…
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Helt to introduce bill to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Thursday she will introduce legislation during the February legislative session to ban retail and online sales of all…
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Oregon reports second death, warns: Stop vaping immediately
The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health warning late Thursday urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products after confirming…
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Wyden releases report on NRA-Russia relationship
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released Friday the findings of his 18-month investigation into the NRA’s…
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3 arrested for driving hemp through Idaho get probation
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three truck drivers who were originally charged with felonies for transporting industrial hemp through Idaho have been placed…
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C.O. cows have a special mission
(Update: Adding it’s a Christian orphanage) A Sisters man began cattle ranching as a way to feed his family and be connected with his food.…
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Jury awards man $283K in Newberg city job discrimination case
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Yamhill County jury has found in favor of an African American man who says he was passed over for a municipal job…
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Man with gun prompts brief lockout at Redmond HS
(Update: Redmond Proficiency Academy also was in lockout; threat-related closure ends at Lake County SD after 3 days) A man seen open-carrying a…
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Oregon Senate Democrats tout long list of new laws
Oregon Senate Democrats said Thursday they “delivered on an ambitious agenda in the 2019 Legislative Session to build a healthy and prosperous…
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Bend attorney named to Deschutes County Circuit Court
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday appointed Bend attorney Alycia Sykora to the Deschutes County Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by the recent…
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Bend FC Timbers new turf fields are almost here
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park for the Bend FC Timbers’ two new turf fields. The start of…
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