Oregon is changing its substitute teacher license rules to combat an ‘extraordinary shortage’
By Mallory Simon and Christina Maxouris, CNN Hoping to help curb what officials are calling an “extraordinary shortage” of substitute…
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‘A critical point’: OSAA still dealing with referee shortages; mandate could worsen crunch
The Oregon Schools Activities Association is still dealing with referee shortages, a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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You can now calculate your share of Oregon’s $1.9 billion ‘kicker’ tax credit, coming next year
The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis confirmed this month a nearly $1.9 billion tax surplus, triggering a tax surplus credit, or “kicker,” for…
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Oregon bans manufacture, sale of ‘crib bumpers’ in bid to prevent sleep-related infant deaths
October is Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The Oregon Health Authority estimates nearly 40 infants in the state…
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OSU receives $2.5 million grant to create wood stoves that burn more cleanly
A team of Oregon State University researchers has received a $2.5 million federal grant to work on reducing harmful emissions from wood-burning…
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Human-caused wildfire by Little Lava Lake contained at 14 acres
A wildfire that broke out last Thursday on the eastern shore of Little Lava Lake was contained at 14 acres over the weekend, U.S. Forest Service…
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Crook County Schools lose few staff to vaccine mandate, grant 116 religious, medical exceptions
With only a week go go before Oregon’s vaccination mandate deadline, school districts across the state are dealing with possible resignations by…
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Four former Oregon GOP officials sue to toss Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House districts map
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four Republican former elected officials, including Redmond resident and former secretary of state Bev Clarno, filed suit…
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Madras boy, 8, back home recovering after being hit by car; neighbors voice street safety concerns
Liam Mantiega, an 8-year-old Madras boy, is back home, recovering from injuries he suffered after getting hit by a car and dragged 20 feet on…
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City of Bend seeks feedback on proposed code changes to allow homeless shelters in most areas of city
The city of Bend said Monday it is seeking public input on proposed code changes that will provide options for various types of shelters to be built…
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Mt. Bachelor’s addition of ‘Fast Tracks’ passes for new season sparks criticism, petition
A new “Fast Tracks” pass option will be available for skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Bachelor this upcoming season, allowing purchasers to bypass…
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C.O. celebrates Oregon’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day with talks on Columbus, Native American history
For the first time, Oregon is joining 10 other states in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, instead of Columbus…
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Fentanyl helping fuel recent rise in Central Oregon drug overdoses, public health officials warn
The Central Oregon Overdose Crisis Response Task Force and the region’s Public Health Overdose Team, an initiative involving Crook, Deschutes and…
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OSU-led sage grouse studies find mixed results from hunting restrictions in West
New research finds mixed results on the effects of hunting regulations on population growth of two species of sage grouse in western North…
Continue ReadingPeak oil is coming. That won’t save the world
CNN, CNNBUSINES By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The shift to clean energy is sending the oil industry into decline. But the world needs a much more…
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Bend domestic violence suspect hits 3 police SUVs in attempt to flee, officers say
A suspect in a recent domestic-violence assault refused to get out of his car after a traffic stop Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a northeast…
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REACH Redmond expands to second site, adds licensed child care
For the first time in seven months, REACH Redmond has resumed services at the main site on SW 15th Street and also at a new eastside location…
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Massive marijuana operation found near Klamath Falls; street value tops $100 million
Klamath County sheriff’s deputies stumbled into a significant illegal marijuana operation this week, finding an amount of marijuana with a street…
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Ember from chimney sparks roof fire at Boonesborough home
An ember escaped from the chimney and ignited a roof fire Friday evening at a home in the Boonesborough neighborhood north of Bend, but firefighters…
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‘Mystery spider’ stirs curiosity among C.O. residents; biologist provides its identity
With so many Central Oregonians enjoying nature and the outdoors as summer turns to fall, a spider some have come across recently has stirred…
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