Oregon House Republicans – except Helt – join Senate in climate battle walkout
Most Republicans in the Oregon House — in fact, all but Bend Rep. Cheri Helt — didn’t show up for Tuesday’s session, expanding a GOP protest over…
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‘Jackpot’ burning resumes on Ochoco National Forest
Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to ignite juniper jackpots on 150 acres northeast of Post, starting Wednesday and possibly…
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Prineville going solar to cut wastewater treatment plant costs
The city of Prineville is working to cut costs at its wastewater treatment plant, by turning to the…
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Mt. Hood climber’s body recovered after fall
The body of a climber who fell and was found Tuesday at 9,400 feet elevation on Mount Hood has been recovered, according to the Clackamas County…
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School district holds La Pine session on added funds
Bend-La Pine Schools officials held a meeting Tuesday evening at La Pine High School to tell parents and others the plans for use of $18 million in…
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C.O. Realtors come to aid of cash-strapped Redmond Senior Center
The Central Oregon Association of Realtors is providing $10,000 to the Redmond Senior Center, 2/3 of the funds it says it needs this week to keep…
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Oregon man dies after rescuing drowning boy in Micronesia
According to authorities, a 30-year-old man with ties to Central Oregon died after sacrificing his life to rescue a drowning boy in the Federated…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against cyber attacks
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense with your communications.…
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Bend councilor Livingston announces bid for Congress
Bend City Councilor Justin Livingston announced Tuesday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Oregon’s Second Congressional District…
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Madras lumber co. cited, fined for job safety violations after accident
Oregon OSHA said Tuesday it has cited Mid-Columbia Lumber Products in Madras for six violations of job safety rules – half of them repeat offenses…
Continue ReadingOregon hospitals join denunciation of ‘public charge’ rule
An association representing Oregon hospitals on Tuesday denounced a new federal rule they said could jeopardize access to health care for those…
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BPRD responds to critics, vows to save every Drake Park tree it can
The Bend Park and Recreation District acknowledged Monday it removed green ribbons and tags wrapped around about a dozen of the three dozen trees in…
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Montgomery named new La Pine Middle School principal
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Shay Mikalson announced Tuesday that Matt Montgomery has been selected to serve as the new principal at La Pine…
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Bend police cite 2 DCSO deputies for ‘excessive speed’ in injury crashes
Bend police said Tuesday they have cited two Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies after determining that “excessive speed” — hitting 90 mph on…
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Far-right group leader seeks venue change in Portland riot case
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Right-wing Patriot Prayer group founder Joey Gibson has requested a venue change for his trial on a riot charge. The law firm…
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Seaside man dies in house fire
SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) — Officials say a Seaside man has died in a blaze that destroyed his home and threatened several others. Stephen Penwarden was…
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Trautman named Barnes Butte Elementary principal
Taylor Trautman will replace Jim Bates as principal of Barnes Butte Elementary next school year, Crook County School District Superintendent Dr. Sara…
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Your photos: Even Mondays can end with a special sunset
A year to the day after record snowfall began across the High Desert, residents instead were treated to another wonderful sunset show Monday evening.…
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Bend Senior HS to resume classes Tuesday after transformer, ceiling fires
Bend Senior High School officials announced late Monday that classes will resume Tuesday after a transformer box fire nearby cut power on Sunday and…
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Crooked River Ranch fire destroys large horse trailer
An unoccupied, large horse trailer with a built-in living unit was destroyed by a fire on Crooked River Ranch early Monday morning, but strong winds…
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