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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Possible cases of deadly wild rabbit virus reported in La Pine
It’s not unusual to find small animals that have contributed to the circle of life…that is, dead. However, when one woman found multiple dead…
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Deschutes County allocated nearly 5,300 COVID-19 vaccines for next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 5,295 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for next week. Vaccine appointments will be…
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Central Oregon’s bats love caves — and both share fragile ecosystem
It’s pretty well-known that bats like to hang out in caves, but experts say the ecology of Central Oregon’s caves also depends on bats, in ways you…
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Bend alpine ski racer Laurenne Ross announces retirement
Laurenne Ross, the 32-year-old alpine skier from Bend, broke barriers in the sport with her success as an American female. However, her career had to…
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Oregon House passes bill making Juneteenth official state holiday
Riccardo Waites, the founder of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly, said Friday the Oregon House recognizing Juneteenth as a formal state…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 560 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Most C.O. home prices still soaring, but Redmond’s took a huge 10% jump in March
Tight supplies of new homes amid strong demand are common these days in many areas of the country, and on the High Desert, they keep sending prices…
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