High wildfire risk forecast for this weekend around Cascades
SEATTLE (AP) — National Weather Service officials have issued weekend red flag warnings for Oregon and Washington around the Cascade Mountains…
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Oregon seeing drop in reported COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths
The Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Monthly Data Report, released Thursday, shows a decrease in COVID-19-related cases, hospitalizations and…
Continue ReadingTwo of the largest supermarkets in America are merging
By Nathaniel Meyersohn and Jordan Valinsky, CNN Kroger announced Friday that it plans to buy Albertsons in a nearly $25 billion deal that could…
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Meta bolsters C.O. workforce development with four grants totaling $250,000
Four Central Oregon entities — East Cascades Works, the Crook County School District, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Youth…
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Highway 20 temporary 45 mph speed zone goes into effect Friday between Tumalo and Bend
A temporary reduced speed zone of 45 mph is coming to U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Tumalo, starting Friday. The reduction will take place between…
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Bend Park and Rec expands winter program registration times, makes other changes to avoid problems
The Bend Park and Recreation District has expanded the timeframe and made several changes to its online registration for winter programs after…
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$380,000 Murdock Trust grant to help fund new Redmond ReStore, expected to open next year
A $380,000 grant to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, announced Thursday by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, provides the final funding needed to…
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Updated COVID-19 booster shots now approved for Oregon children ages 5-11, OHA says
Children ages 5-11 in Oregon are now eligible for the new updated bivalent booster, Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday.…
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C. Oregon HS officiating shortage changing schedules, issue could continue for winter, spring seasons
Thursday night and Saturday matinée games for high school football are now common on the High…
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Laird Superfood to outsource manufacturing operation, close Sisters plant, lay off 46 by end of year
Sisters-based Laird Superfood, Inc. announced Wednesday it has entered into a co-packer agreement to outsource the manufacturing of its powdered…
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‘Deschutes County 2040′ project charts rural lands’ future; open houses, online survey planned
Deschutes County’s population has grown over 25% since 2010, and county planning staff are inviting residents to a series of “Deschutes County…
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Drivers beware: Vehicle-wildlife collisions peak this time of year — but Hwy. 97 crossings cut risk dramatically
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding (the “rut”) puts them on the move, making…
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Meta announces $50,000 grant for Ochoco Preserve, Crooked River restoration projects
Meta, the social-network company formerly known as Facebook, announced Wednesday it has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Deschutes Land Trust and the…
Continue ReadingOregon labor union gives added $1M to Dem governor candidate
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest labor union is contributing an additional $1 million to Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek as…
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Deschutes Library Board OKs $10.25 million purchase of Stevens Ranch land in SE Bend for new library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Deschutes Public Library comes to the close of its 90-day due diligence period on property in southeast Bend, the…
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Gov. Brown to lead business delegation to S. Korea, Japan; Oregon’s first trade mission to Asia since 2019
Gov. Kate Brown announced details Wednesday of Oregon’s upcoming trade mission to South Korea and Japan, focused on promoting foreign investment…
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Fire destroys La Pine home, threatens neighbors, prompting evacuations; cause under investigation
A fire that destroyed a manufactured home in La Pine Tuesday afternoon was spreading toward nearby homes and the forest when the first crews…
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Biden goes West on 3-state tour as midterm elections near
By SEUNG MIN KIM and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press VAIL, Colo. (AP) — Joe Biden’s three-state swing out West will capture, in a nutshell, the…
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New north Bend retail/housing area, to include relocated Costco, gets split Planning Commission thumbs-up
The master plan for a new 52-acre commercial retail and development on the north end of Bend, including a 188,000-square-foot relocated Costco, won…
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Searchers look for lost hiker overnight in Tumalo Falls area; turns up OK, had sheltered overnight
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers searched for a missing hiker on trails near Tumalo Falls overnight and Tuesday morning…
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