Business
Bend’s EarthCruiser reopens, retools
It took about a year of retooling, but EarthCruiser, a high-end customizable outdoor recreational vehicle business in Bend, ...
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Government
Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest
Reynolds, a Portland Democrat, did not disclose that she had sought an opinion from legislative attorneys prior to ...
Government
Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say
The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion ...
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Bend man who stabbed 12 people in Salem has a history of knife crimes, mental health issues
Bend man accused of stabbing twelve people while checking-in at a Salem homelessness shelter will not be allowed ...
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Redmond recreation center construction delayed by four months
The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District’s in-progress recreation center will be delayed by four months but will ...
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Two arrested in Bend Holiday Motel murder plead not guilty
The two people accused of killing Robert Lewis Treher at the Holiday Motel earlier this year pleaded not ...
Government
Slate of bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session
Bills from Gov. Tina Kotek and a bipartisan duo of representatives would streamline water rights transfers and impose ...
Government
Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup
The initiative estimates a year-long effort will be required of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to put a ...
Government
Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted suicide
Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death by Dignity Act’ Terminally ill people who want their doctors’ ...
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Tourist season brings a big increase in calls to local police
In 2024, nearly three million people visited Deschutes County. That same year tourists spent just around $3 billion ...
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