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Oregon lawmakers scale back proposal for unemployment strike payments amid blowback

A watered-down bill extending unemployment benefits to striking public and private employees will need to once again clear…

Bend

Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district

Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing…

Local News

GRADUATION 2025: COCC graduate ready for new chapter, but says leaving is bittersweet

Lillian Warpinski didn’t plan on taking classes at Central Oregon Community College, but she’s had a busy two…

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Want a free e-bike? Here’s how Bend residents can get one

The city of Bend and Commute Options are teaming up to help get more residents commuting by e-bike.…

Local News

Eastern Oregon coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of player

A former Crane Union High School coach pleaded guilty Monday to four counts of sexual abuse and another…

Business

Oregon lawmakers weigh increased oversight of state’s embattled transportation department

At a committee hearing Tuesday, legislators aiming to create a politically viable transportation package were met with calls…

Education

Summer meals available for Oregon youth across nearly 700 sites

Oregon youth ages 1 to 18 can receive free summer meals at schools, libraries, parks and community centers…

Climate

U.S. sets energy production record; natural gas leads way

The U.S. produced a record amount of energy in 2024, with natural gas, crude oil, biofuels, wind and…

Oregon

Second major protest against Trump planned across Oregon, nationwide

Thousands of Oregonians are expected to take part in a wave of protests on Saturday as part of…

Local News

OSU-Cascades has fourth-largest graduating class this year

Oregon State University-Cascades will graduate 340 students at its 24th commencement ceremony Sunday, June 15. More than 260…

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