Why is Mike Pence playing “bad cop” on China?
Mike Pence is America’s “bad cop” on China. While President Donald Trump boasts of his rapport with China’s Xi Jinping, his…
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TikTok could threaten national security, US lawmakers say
TikTok, the viral short video app where millions of teens post comedy skits set to snappy music hooks, is facing a growing backlash in the United…
Continue ReadingA woman found an unfinished, 20-year-old quilt and complete strangers are helping piece it together
Most people go to estate sales in hopes of finding a hidden gem of antique furniture or jewelry — for a bargain price. Shannon Downey goes for…
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Cascade Natural Gas home bills to rise 8.3 percent
After many years of falling rates due to lower wholesale natural gas costs, the Oregon Public Utility Commission said Friday it approved rate hikes…
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New study finds ‘alarming’ rise in Oregon youth vaping
(Update: Adding Deschutes County official comment) While overall use of marijuana among Oregon youth has remained flat, the primary way they’re…
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3 teens arrested in Portland man’s fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police have arrested three teenagers in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man who was found shot outside a North…
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Human remains found near Willamette NF trailhead
BEND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say human remains were discovered near a trailhead on the Willamette National Forest, about 30 miles west of Bend.…
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Wash. officer shoots Redmond man who had knife
ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer who was responding to a hit-and-run in Western Washington shot a Redmond, Oregon man who…
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Cascades Academy students learn through community service
On any given Thursday afternoon, the middle school hallways at Cascades Academy are eerily silent. Where are all the students? As it turns out, they…
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OSP: Driver jailed, traffic stop turns up 632 lbs. of marijuana
(Update: More details from OSP log entry) An Ohio man was arrested on several drug charges after a Klamath County traffic stop for speeding turned up…
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Heart of Oregon Corps seeks Public Lands Corps applicants
Heart of Oregon Corps is seeking young adults, ages 17-24, to apply to the AmeriCorps Public Lands Corps, a national service program. Applications…
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Portland CPA gets 51 months in major embezzlement scheme
A Portland certified public account was sentenced Thursday to 51 months in federal prison and 3 years’ supervised release for wire fraud and…
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Wash. officer shoots Redmond, Ore., man who had knife
ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer who was responding to a hit-and-run in Western Washington shot a Redmond, Oregon man…
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Zenith Energy threatens to sue Portland over new pipes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zenith Energy threatened Thursday to sue the city of Portland unless it reverses a recent decision to block the firm from…
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Even in digital age, clipping coupons can save big
It’s an age-old question: Does coupon shopping really save you money and is it worth the time? Lynn Young of Bend believes it is. “Yes,…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat receives statewide recognition
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity staff say they know they have the best employer in Central Oregon, but it helps to be ranked #5 for…
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Hillsboro police ID man shot, killed in PD parking lot
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Police have released the name of a man shot and killed by a Hillsboro officer Monday in their West Precinct parking lot. The…
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Trail man dies in logging accident near Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say an 89-year-old man died while working at a logging site south of Ashland. Jackson County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingBend launches city council goals status reporting tool
The city of Bend has launched an online status reporting tool to help illustrate the City Council’s progress on its goals for the 2019/2021…
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BLM Prineville District outlines fall/winter prescribed burns
As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office are…
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