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USDA report details sweet production for Northwest cherry crop

U.S. sweet cherry production from the four states tracked by the USDA is expected to rise 4% this…

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Deschutes County backs Thornburgh resort plan — again

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs say treaty rights were ignored in decision The Deschutes County Commission has approved …

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Oregon Heritage Commission offers grants for cultural projects

The Oregon Heritage Commission is accepting applications for grants that support the preservation and interpretation of the state’s…

Oregon

Oregon governor declares drought emergencies for three more counties

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared drought emergencies for Douglas County in Southern Oregon and Morrow and Union counties…

Crime & Justice

Gov. Kotek, defense commission seek expansion of Oregon-run trial defense team

State lawmakers are awaiting a 2026 legislative report evaluating the performance of contracted and state-employed lawyers Oregon leaders…

Business

Weeks after launching new statewide recycling program, Oregon sued by wholesalers

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors claim the Recycling Modernization Act passed in 2021 and implemented in July is…

Wildfires

La Pine officials warn of rising wildfire threat

Encampments on nearby BLM land have sparked repeated fires, prompting pleas for federal help After multiple fires on…

Business

Bend’s Epic Aircraft earns new FAA certification

Epic Aircraft has earned a FAA certification for its E1000 AX, a  single engine turbine model airplane, according…

Health

Oregon awards $1.8 million in grants to help people enroll in private insurance

Nearly $1.8 million in grants are coming to 37 community-based organizations and licensed insurance agents across Oregon to…

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Police arrest man in Bend gas station stabbing

A California man was arrested Sunday in connection with a stabbing that took place at an ARCO gas…

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