Oregon GOP walkout marks 5th day, delays Democrat-led bills
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A walkout by most Republicans in the Oregon Senate aimed at delaying action on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming…
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Far-right activist Ammon Bundy’s latest standoff is in court
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press EMMETT, Idaho (AP) — A far-right activist best known for his showdowns with federal and state law enforcement…
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Jury duty scams again targeting Oregonians; courts warn to beware of bogus calls, emails or texts
The Oregon Judicial Department is reporting that Oregonians are once again being targeted by fraudulent phone calls, emails, or texts threatening…
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Six young cellists receive master class lesson in Bend from LA Philharmonic cellist
High Desert Chamber Music on Saturday offered a master class led by Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist Ben Hong to six young…
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‘She’s the best’: Redmond trainer nominated nationally for motivating seniors – and gets same in return
Trainer Teresa Brown motivates her members to be their best, and has gratefully received the same treatment in return.…
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State awards Thistle & Nest $22.9 million to help build141 affordable Central Oregon homes over next three years
The State of Oregon’s Housing Stability Council awarded Thistle & Nest more than $22.9 million on Friday as part of their 2023 LIFT Homeownership…
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Deschutes County commissioners to hold hearing on creating multi-year dog licenses
Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing next Wednesday on two proposed changes to the rules for dog licenses – an option to buy a…
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Late-season snowfall significantly improves C.O. water supply conditions, but drought still lingers
The late snowfall into the spring brought its pluses and minuses to the High Desert. It eased our drought conditions, but also have delayed the…
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Parole Board grants early prison release to Ashley Summers, 15 at the time of Redmond woman’s brutal killing
A 37-year-old woman who at 15 was the youngest of the “Redmond 5” teens convicted for their roles in the brutal March 2001 killing of Barbara…
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Pennsylvania teen arrested in at least 9 false-alarm ‘swatting’ calls across US, including one in SW Bend
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with at least nine false-emergency “swatting” calls across the country,…
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OHA issues Oregon’s first psilocybin service center license to EPIC Healing Eugene; services available soon
This week, the Oregon Health Authority issued the state’s first psilocybin service center license to EPIC Healing Eugene as part of the regulatory…
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Hard to read? Oregon GOP boycott comes down to reading level
By ED KOMENDA and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republicans blocking votes on bills about abortion, gun control and…
Continue ReadingOregon Senate walkout highlights unusual stalling tactics
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press The Oregon Senate has been brought to a halt because Republican lawmakers have refused to show up to work on a…
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GOP boycott in Oregon halts bills on guns, abortion and more
By CLAIRE RUSH and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Most Republican members of the Oregon Senate failed to show up for the second…
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Bend Parks & Rec getting into the food business, will use profits for recreation scholarships
The Bend Parks and Recreation District intends on getting into the food and beverage business at some of its facilities in the near…
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La Pine’s American Legion Post 45 is getting some big upgrades, with community’s help
The American Legion Post in La Pine is getting some big upgrades, and the community has been pitching in to…
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La Pine Fire crews tackle, stop two brush fires reported less than 15 minutes apart
La Pine Rural Fire District crews had a busy time Wednesday afternoon, with two brush fires reported less than 15 minutes apart. Both were stopped…
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Sky wow: More of your great video, photos of lightning show crackling across the High Desert
Thanks for all of your fine photos and videos of Wednesday night’s dramatic lightning displays seen across much of the High Desert – here’s a…
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Want to help revise Bend’s tree preservation rules? City is now seeking committee members
The city of Bend is looking for community members to join a new temporary committee designed to help guide the future of how and where trees will be…
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Live fire: Central Oregon firefighters train on Crooked River Natl. Grassland, ahead of another fire season
The Central Oregon Fire Management Service partnered with local structural firefighting departments around the region Wednesday to provide an…
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