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COCC installs EV-charging infrastructure on its campuses in Bend, Prineville

A grant from the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and Pacific Power has allowed Central Oregon Community College to…

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Prineville doubles down on water conservation with tech giant-backed project

During the hottest days of summer in Prineville, when the city’s data centers have cranked up the air…

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First Oregon-born condor in a century turns 20

Usher and Lil Jon were bouncing out of car stereo systems, “13 Going On 30″ was a must-watch…

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Arnold Irrigation patrons wait for water as district makes system repairs

Arnold Irrigation District is still unable to deliver water to its patrons despite working on unexpected problems with…

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Irrigation districts team up to raise awareness for water conservation, piping projects

The Central Oregon and North Unit irrigation districts have teamed up for a campaign to boost awareness of…

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Union County gets $101,832 to protect livestock from wolves, compensate ranchers

LA GRANDE — The Oregon Department of Agriculture has notified Union County that it will receive a 2024…

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Pine Ridge Elementary’s Green Team composts food scraps into usable soil

Jackson Smith, a fifth grader at Pine Ridge Elementary School, collected a mop and a cleaning pad before…

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Lava River Cave opens for the season with reservation system

A timed-entry system to ease congestion at Lava River Cave began Friday, allowing visitors to book immediate reservations…

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Marvel at the cosmos at Worthy Brewing’s Hopservatory, now open for the season

The Hopservatory at Worthy Brewing has reopened to the public, resuming its open-house style programs on Thursday, Friday…

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Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against U.S. government

SEATTLE — A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate…

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