La Pine, Smith Rock state parks host free First Day Hikes on New Year’s
More than 30 Oregon state parks were free to the public Wednesday on the annual New Year’s First Day Hikes. Participating parks included the La Pine…
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La Pine-area man arrested after shots fired into home’s floor
A 22-year-old La Pine-area man was arrested early New Year’s Day after a SWAT team call-out, accused of firing several gunshots into the floor of his…
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New year means new laws take effect in Oregon
As we welcome a new year, there are many new laws that take effect in Oregon on New Year’s Day.…
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Eugene man jailed in assault on Redmond motel owner
A Eugene-area man staying at the Hub Motel in Redmond was arrested early Tuesday on charges he smashed his way into the motel office and attacked a…
Continue ReadingFans react to Oregon’s Rose Bowl triumph
NewsChannel 21’s Jordan Williams, live at The Backyard Pizza and Sports Pub in Bend, talks to some happy Oregon fans after the Ducks defeat the…
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Cars, trucks trapped by Wash. highway tumbleweeds
An Eastern Washington highway was closed in both directions Tuesday night after several cars were trapped in tumbleweeds.…
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Central Oregon’s memorable 2019: The year’s news in review
Central Oregonians experienced the highs and lows of life, often in dramatic, sometimes sad and often bittersweet fashion, in the news we…
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Prineville man still fighting after 5 bouts with cancer
As 2019 comes to an end, a Prineville man is reflecting on how far he’s come while battling five different cancers, and encouraging others to…
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Is collecting cans from curbside bins legal in Oregon?
Your trash is private property, depending on the container it’s in. That’s according to an Oregon Supreme Court decision last May.…
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Pacific Northwest sees stormy end to 2019
The Pacific Northwest is bidding farewell to 2019 with a stormy weather pattern that is bringing multiple rounds of heavy rain, gusty winds and snow…
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Bend Rep. Cheri Helt chosen to walk in Rose Parade
State Rep. Cheri Helt (R-Bend) will represent the State of Oregon in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, walking with the Votes for…
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Oregon AG announces $4 million CenturyLink settlement
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Tuesday announced a $4 million settlement with the global telecommunications company CenturyLink for…
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Junction City teen killed in Hwy. 140W crash
A 17-year-old Junction City resident was killed Monday afternoon on state Highway 140W in Klamath County when she lost control of her SUV, which slid…
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Chiloquin fugitive caught, arrested after police chase
An attempted traffic stop of a Chiloquin fugitive on Monday led to a pursuit through the area and the later arrest of the driver, who ran from the…
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Portland State University to pay $1M in man’s fatal shooting
Portland State University has agreed to pay $1 million to the family of Jason Washington, who campus police shot and killed in 2018.…
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Redmond boosting fine for illegal fireworks use to $500
The city of Redmond is hiking its fine for illegal fireworks use, from $100 to $500, on New Year’s Day, in a bid to curb their use, police reminded…
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St. Charles Bend hit with $26.5 million wrongful death suit
The family of a southern Oregon woman who died at St. Charles Bend in early 2017 has filed a $26.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the…
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Pacific Power warns C.O. customers of phone scams
Pacific Power is warning of scams targeting several utility customers from Bend to Madras, with the crooks threatening to shut off their power if…
Continue ReadingProtesters attack US embassy in Baghdad after airstrikes
(CNN) — Protesters attacked the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, scaling the walls and forcing the gates of the compound, as…
Continue ReadingOregonians need to use state, not federal W-4 withholding form
The Oregon Department of Revenue is notifying taxpayers that any changes to their state withholding must be made on Form OR-W-4 beginning Jan. 1, as…
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