Census Bureau hiring 500,000 temporary workers nationwide
The U.S. Census Bureau launched a national recruitment effort Tuesday to hire approximately 500,000 temporary workers to help conduct the 2020…
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Beaverton mushroom picker missing in SW Washington
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — An elderly mushroom picker from Beaverton, Oregon, was reported missing in Skamania County, north of Carson — the second…
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Judge: Suit by ex-inmate over medical care can go to trial
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled a Marion County inmate’s allegations that the county was indifferent to his serious medical…
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Audit: New Oregon public aid computers meet standards
The state of Oregon’s massive new computer system designed to determine eligibility for public assistance benefits generally followed industry…
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Oregonians use new roadkill salvage law to full effect
Since Oregon’s roadkill law went into effect 10 months ago, more than 100 drivers have harvested animals hit by vehicles. Oregonians have…
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Bend ‘In-N-Out Burger’ sign sparks false hopes
Signs heralding a new restaurant or other business go up around Bend all the time, but few bring such attention or questions as one spotted this week…
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Clarno rejects immigrant driver’s license ballot measure
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s secretary of state says an attempt to repeal a new law that grants undocumented immigrants driver’s…
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Murdock Trust announces grants to 3 C.O. nonprofits
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has published its Summer 2019 Grants Report, announcing 60 new grants to nonprofits serving the Pacific Northwest…
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Woman sues Coos Bay clinic over claims of past abuse by doctor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman who says she was repeatedly sexually abused by her pediatrician has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the…
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Brown names committee to tackle health care costs
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the membership of a committee to control the cost of health care for Oregonians. The committee will set an annual…
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Oregon veterans sought to serve on state advisory panel
Gov. Kate Brown and the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs are seeking interested veterans to serve as members of the…
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Oregon seeing flu cases; officials urge vaccination
Health officials say they have started to see cases of flu in Oregon. They recommend everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. People who get…
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St. Charles Health System names Crook County advocate
St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it’s hired Jody Britton as community and philanthropy advocate for Crook County. Britton, a…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Defending against e-skimming
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against skimmers. October is Cybersecurity Month in the…
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Elk crashes into car on Highway 20 near Sisters
A Bend man’s weekend fishing trip turned into a chance collision with an elk Friday morning. But while it turned out badly for the animal, it…
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Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant
The Family Access Network recently received a generous $2,500 grant from MDU Resources Foundation for FAN advocate services in Central Oregon. Funds…
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Portland police: Body found is missing university student
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say a body found near the St. Johns Bridge in Northwest Portland is a missing University of Portland freshman…
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Experts: Holiday decor can put wildlife in danger
(Update: Adding video) With the holidays fast approaching, experts warn those getting in the holiday spirit to be mindful of where they place…
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The Center Foundation receives $25,000 donation
A sizable anonymous donation received last week by The Center Foundation will make an incredible difference in the nonprofit’s efforts to…
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Bend man accused of selling LSD to HS student
A tip that a Bend-La Pine Schools high school student was providing LSD to another student led to an investigation and the arrest Monday of a…
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