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Grants Pass City Council Approves Two New Homeless Campsites in Response to Court Order

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GRANTS PASS, OR – April 16, 2025 — The Grants Pass City Council voted to approve two additional homeless campsites on Wednesday night in response to a court order requiring the city to increase its ...

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USPS Hosts Weekly Job Fairs in Bend, Oregon

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hosting a series of job fairs in Bend, Oregon, aiming to fill a variety of positions across the company. These events, held every Thursday from ...

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Redmond Teacher on Probation for Misconduct Allegations

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – A teacher in the Redmond School District, John Hooper, is currently serving a four-year probation period following allegations of misconduct during his tenure at Elton Gregory Middle School. The allegations, which were ...

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Oregon Attorney General to Host Town Hall in Bend on Impact of Federal Budget Cuts

By Maria Springstein

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BEND, Ore. — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is set to host a town hall next month in Bend to address the impact of federal budget cuts on local organizations and workers. The event, scheduled ...

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City of Bend to Launch Permanent E-Bike Program This Summer

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – After a successful two-year pilot program, the City of Bend is set to introduce a permanent electric bike (e-bike) program, with a new vendor expected to be in place by this summer. ...

Oregon

ODOT’s High School to Highway Trainee Program Now Accepting Applications for July Cohort

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now accepting applications for its highly anticipated “High School to Highway” trainee program, set to begin in July. This unique program offers high school seniors ...

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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp Added to Brady List Amid Credibility Concerns

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp is facing significant scrutiny after being placed on the county’s Brady List, a designation that could severely impact his ability to testify as a credible ...

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Jackstraw Development Sparks Debate Over Housing Affordability in Bend

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – The highly anticipated Jackstraw housing development in Bend is already stirring debate as locals voice mixed opinions on the project’s impact on the city’s housing crisis. As construction begins on the massive ...

Oregon

Oregon’s Commercial Salmon Industry Faces Yet Another Devastating Season as Climate Change Takes a Toll

By Maria Springstein

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Bend, OR – For the seventh time in less than a decade, Oregon’s commercial fishermen, state officials, and congressional leaders are seeking federal aid to alleviate the impacts of climate change on the state’s vital ...

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Evacuation Levels in Burns Lowered as Floodwaters Recede; Health Warnings Remain in Place

By Maria Springstein

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Burns, OR — As floodwaters continue to recede in and around Burns, evacuation levels have been downgraded, offering some relief to residents. The area surrounding North Broadway Avenue and a portion of North Foley Drive ...

Grants Pass City Council Approves Two New Homeless Campsites in Response to Court Order

USPS Hosts Weekly Job Fairs in Bend, Oregon

Redmond Teacher on Probation for Misconduct Allegations

City of Bend to Launch Permanent E-Bike Program This Summer

Oregon Attorney General to Host Town Hall in Bend on Impact of Federal Budget Cuts

ODOT’s High School to Highway Trainee Program Now Accepting Applications for July Cohort

Oregon’s Commercial Salmon Industry Faces Yet Another Devastating Season as Climate Change Takes a Toll

Oregon GOP Chair Jerry Cummings Resigns Amid Financial and Personal Scandal

The State of Oregon fined four businesses a combined $44,600 in May for willful violations of state regulations meant to protect workers from COVID-19

What are the symptoms of the AstraZeneca vaccine blood clotting and how long does the risk last?

The OHA reported 867 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 10 more COVID-19 related deaths

The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,010 new cases and 2 new deaths related to COVID-19

Springfield Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing Into Power Pole While Severely Intoxicated

Woman Arrested for Arson and Animal Abuse After Deadly Fire in Bend, Oregon

Man Arrested for Assaulting Minor in Charleston Harbor

Jacksonville Man Arrested for Attempting to Lure Teen Online

Brown says schools can open if they wish

Medford School Board Asks State To Ease In-Person Learning Restrictions

Student Sustainability Center director, McNair Scholar wins Scholastic Achievement Award

OSHA proposes fines against Grace Cascade Christian High School

The Bend City Council unanimously approved the contract to begin the Midtown Crossings Greenwood Avenue pilot project and the Second Street waterline project

Holiday waste recycling tips

RV park provides shelter for Asante employees displaced by fires

‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn will be the closest in nearly 800 years

Grants Pass City Council Approves Two New Homeless Campsites in Response to Court Order

USPS Hosts Weekly Job Fairs in Bend, Oregon

Redmond Teacher on Probation for Misconduct Allegations

Oregon Attorney General to Host Town Hall in Bend on Impact of Federal Budget Cuts

City of Bend to Launch Permanent E-Bike Program This Summer

ODOT’s High School to Highway Trainee Program Now Accepting Applications for July Cohort

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp Added to Brady List Amid Credibility Concerns

Jackstraw Development Sparks Debate Over Housing Affordability in Bend

Oregon’s Commercial Salmon Industry Faces Yet Another Devastating Season as Climate Change Takes a Toll

Evacuation Levels in Burns Lowered as Floodwaters Recede; Health Warnings Remain in Place

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