Lawmakers in Salem debate bill to let Oregon’s convicted felons vote behind bars
There are numerous controversial topics and questions posed by legislation being debated by state lawmakers in Salem. One bill asks this question:…
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City of La Pine points to air from 2 new water lines for ‘milky’ tap water
La Pine residents expressing concern or simply wondering about the “milky” appearance and taste of their tap water were told by the city Monday that…
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Oregon Legislature advances $200M housing package
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon House lawmakers advanced housing legislation Wednesday to build housing that is more affordable, spend money to support…
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Munch away! Madras will use 150 weed-eating goats to clear city trails in natural fashion, curb fire risk
In an effort to reduce the risk of fires along city trails, the City of Madras, Jefferson County Fire & EMS and the Oregon Department of Forestry…
Continue ReadingA married couple was shot and killed at their Seattle-area home by online stalker, police say
By Andy Rose and Raja Razek, CNN A woman and her husband were shot and killed in their Redmond, Washington, home by an online stalker who authorities…
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In break between storms, ODOT warns of continued statewide driving challenges, urges preparation
Winter weather is still affecting roads statewide, ODOT warned Friday, and travelers should be prepared for varied driving conditions like snow, ice,…
Continue ReadingWinter storm in the North and heat wave in the South creates 100-degree difference across US
CNN By Aya Elamroussi, Eric Levenson and Taylor Ward, CNN A powerful winter storm set record low temperatures in the northern Plains of the US, while…
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Oregon’s birthday falls during Black History Month, spotlighting a part of state’s history many unaware of
February is Black History Month, and it’s also the month (Feb. 14 to be exact) that Oregon officially became a state, back in 1859. Two Central…
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Putin pulls back from last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the US
By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Nathan Hodge, Lauren Kent and Radina Gigova, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is suspending his…
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Presidents Day sales bring holiday weekend crowds to downtown Bend businesses
Many shoppers swept the streets of downtown Bend this Presidents Day weekend, looking for bargains — and finding…
Continue ReadingSeattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination
By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press One of Kshama Sawant’s earliest memories of the caste system was hearing her grandfather — a man she…
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OLCC expands recall of cannabis vape products
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Tuesday it is expanding the recall of cannabis vape products that was initially noticed on January…
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George Fox University program helps Central Oregonians become teachers, schools address shortages
George Fox University in Newberg says it’s seeing success with its program to help more people train to earn a degree, obtain a license and become…
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Prineville woman taken to hospital after crash downs power lines, closes Hwy. 126 east of Powell Butte
A Prineville woman’s SUV left Highway 126 east of Powell Butte and struck a power pole and two fences Monday evening, Oregon State Police said. The…
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Senators announce $200K grant for Jefferson County, Madras Transportation Safety Action Plan
WASH, INGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday that a federal investment totaling more than $1.7 million…
Continue ReadingMore than 1,000 US flights canceled as winter weather snarls travel
By Marnie Hunter and Gregory Wallace, CNN More than 1,000 flights have been canceled in the United States on Monday as winter weather moves through…
Continue Reading3 killed and at least 4 wounded in overnight shooting in Los Angeles
By Andi Babineau and Jay Croft, CNN Three people were killed and at least four injured in a shooting in Los Angeles, the city’s fire department…
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St. Charles, other Oregon hospitals defend lawsuit, accuse state of denying patients mental health care
St. Charles Health System and three other large Oregon hospital systems — Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth — are…
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As Bend city councilors hold ‘listening session’ on affordable housing issues, homeless man warms up in City Hall lobby
Bend city councilors met on Thursday to discuss and gather input about two of the top issues residents say are of concern in Central Oregon:…
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TSA breaks another record nationally, in Oregon for guns found at checkpoints in 2022
Transportation Security Administration officers in Oregon detected 108 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022, with the majority of the…
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