Solar-powered building coming to Bend’s Central District
A Bend solar energy company has broken ground on a “net zero” energy-efficient, solar-powered headquarters in the city’s Central…
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Latino Community Assn. raising funds to receive matching grant
The Latino Community Association will embark on a new fundraising effort this year to collect a $35,000 matching challenge grant from The Collins…
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UO study: To get pets adopted, focus on health – not cuteness – in ads
If they want more pets to find homes, pet adoption agencies should hit pause on words like “buddy” and “companion” in their advertising, according to…
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Deschutes Commissioner Phil Henderson to seek second term
Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Henderson announced Thursday that he is seeking re-election to a second term as commissioner. …
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OSU, OSU-Cascades expand campus-wide tobacco ban
Oregon State University, including oSU-Cascades, has expanded their policy prohibiting the use of any tobacco products on all university properties.…
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The Bulletin building sold for $13.1 million, gets new name
CBRE on Thursday announced the sale of the 20-year-old Bulletin building and property on Bend’s Westside for $13.15 million to new owners who plan…
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Walden explains ‘no’ vote on War Powers Resolution
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released the following statement Thursday after he voted no on the War Powers Resolution. The measure was adopted 224-194…
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OSU expands campus-wide tobacco products ban
OSU adopted a smoke-free campus policy for all students, employees and visitors in 2012 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University…
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Redmond’s Peebles sidelined after neck surgery
Redmond’s Steven Peebles, the 2015 bareback riding world champ, is recovering from recent surgery to repair a bulging disc in his neck, but hopes to…
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DEQ fines The Dalles aluminum recycler $1.3 million
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a $1,296,885 penalty Wednesday to Hydro Extrusion USA LLC for multiple air quality permit…
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Crook County SO reports four DUII arrests in holiday patrols
Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested four people for driving under the influence of intoxicants during a 20-day grant-funded holiday…
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Oregon deputy secretary of state resigns
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Rich Vial, Oregon’s deputy secretary of state, will resign effective Friday. Secretary of State Bev Clarno made the announcement…
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Meet Ares and Sassy, DCSO’s and Bend PD’s newest K-9s
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Bend Police Department each introduced their newest K-9 teams to the public in separate announcements…
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Portland OKs $4.5 million for homeless camp clean-ups
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland officials have approved a $4.5 million contract for cleaning up the city’s homeless encampments. The renewed contract…
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Hillsboro woman sues Uber for $1M, alleges assault by driver
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Hillsboro woman is seeking more than $1 million from the ride-hailing company Uber, alleging she was sexually assaulted by…
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Deschutes Library buys future Central Library site for $1.35 million
The Deschutes Public Library Board voted Wednesday to buy nearly 13 acres of land just west of the U.S. Highway 20-Robal Road intersection in Bend…
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Consumer Cellular bringing hundreds more jobs to Redmond
Consumer Cellular is looking to bring more than 200 additional jobs to its Redmond call center in the coming…
Continue Reading1 skier still missing after 2 die in Idaho resort avalanche
One person remains missing at an Idaho resort near where an avalanche on Tuesday killed two skiers and injured four others.…
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Amazon responds to Ring doorbell security concerns
Amazon has addressed concerns about the security of its Ring doorbell device, saying it started notifying people when new devices access their…
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Crook County HS graduate’s estate to create college scholarship fund
The Crook County School District announced Wednesday it will start a college scholarship fund after receiving a donation of nearly $827,000 from the…
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