Lava Bears, Cougars mark 40 years of Civil War contests
The Bend High Lava Bears and Mountain View Cougars face off on the 40th anniversary of the Civil War game on Friday. To appreciate what that means,…
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Report: Pesticides threaten iconic Oregon species
The wide use of pesticides is pushing some species in Oregon and across the country to the brink, according to a new report from the Endangered…
Continue ReadingSisters clinic, Bend bank do it up big for Halloween
The St. Charles Family Care Clinic in Sisters celebrated Halloween on Thursday by transforming their clinic into a “zoo.” They were not…
Continue ReadingOpen enrollment starts Friday for Oregonians
Oregonians without health insurance will be busy during the state’s open enrollment period. It is the only time of the year many Oregonians who…
Continue ReadingBend Parkway median cleanup planned
The city of Bend Streets and Operations Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation will be working together, combining crews and…
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Senators: Appropriations bill funds research, public safety
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday key provisions in the Senate Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Committee bill…
Continue Reading Oregon senators outline housing, transportation funding in bill
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden said Thursday the Senate has passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, which…
Continue ReadingSenate OKs ag appropriations with Oregon funding
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said the Agriculture Appropriations bill that was voted out of the full Senate Thursday will help…
Continue ReadingFormer La Pine-area man arrested on abuse charges
A 72-year-old man who moved from the La Pine area to Metolius about a year ago and frequently babysat for neighbors was arrested Wednesday on more…
Continue ReadingAG won’t defend Clarno over ballot measures rejection
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is refusing to defend Secretary of State Bev Clarno in litigation over Clarno’s rejection of three…
Continue ReadingGov. Kate Brown to lead trade mission to Asia
Gov. Kate Brown announced details Thursday on her upcoming trade mission to Asia to promote foreign investment in Oregon, Oregon goods and tourism.…
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Beaverton mushroom hunter found dead in SW Wash.
CARSON, Wash. (AP) — A 78-year-old Beaverton man who was reported missing this month while hunting for mushrooms east of Vancouver, Washington, has…
Continue ReadingBend business owner, student back climate change measures
Three new Oregon climate change measures, backed by a Bend business owner and several supporters, are now one step closer to being included on the…
Continue ReadingTwo Bend 19-year-olds arrested in drive-by shooting
Several bullets were fired through the front door of a northeast Bend apartment late Tuesday night, resulting in no injuries but leading to a traffic…
Continue ReadingBend man arrested on burglary, assault, other charges
A 38-year-old Bend man was arrested on burglary, assault and several other charges Wednesday after police said he stole a six-pack of beer,…
Continue Reading Merkley, Wyden hail Senate passage of appropriations bill
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said an Interior Department appropriations bill passed by the Senate Thursday includes key provisions that…
Continue ReadingWalden concerned by growing reliance on foreign drug makers
Rep. Greg Walden. R-Ore., spoke at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing Thursday on the safety and national security concerns over a…
Continue Reading Body found identified as missing Roseburg woman
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say human remains found south of Roseburg are that of a woman who was reported missing in September. The…
Continue ReadingRedmond candlelight vigil honors Maliyha
The Redmond community came together on a cold Wednesday evening to light candles and remember the bright “little light” of one of its…
Continue Reading US sued in Oregon over health insurance rule for immigrant families
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday in Portland accused the Trump administration of preventing Americans from bringing their foreign spouses and…
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