Homeless
Homelessness numbers hit record highs in Central Oregon — but the data might be deceiving
A survey found the number of people living without homes in Central Oregon is higher than ever. But ...
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Climate
Trump cuts to halt overnight weather forecasts for Central Oregon
The National Weather Service Office in Pendleton is set to no longer staff meteorologists overnight because of recent ...
Local News
Helicopter crash near Prineville Airport injures two
A helicopter crash near the Prineville Airport on Saturday morning left the pilot and his passenger with serious ...
Nation
House Democrats urge court to repeal Trump’s tariffs
U.S. House Democrats submitted a brief urging a federal court to repeal President Donald Trump’s tariffs, calling the ...
Environment
Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees
Hundreds of federal employees managing the nation’s main hydropower corridor have retired, resigned or been released due to ...
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Oregon overdose deaths have gone down, but they’re still high
Overdose deaths in Oregon went down 22% in 2024, the Oregon Health Authority announced on Friday. The decrease ...
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Oregon’s Congressional Democrats propose leveraging federal Job Corps to train more firefighters
To combat chronic and growing shortages of wildland firefighters, Oregon’s Congressional Democrats propose leveraging an existing federal jobs ...
Environment
Volunteer program may enlist carcass haulers, range riders to prevent wolf depredation
If hauling cattle carcasses and overnight range riding sound appealing, one area non-profit may have a volunteer project ...
Environment
Deschutes County expands drop-off hours for hazardous waste
The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department is expanding its drop-off hours for household hazardous waste at Knott Landfill ...
Business
Bend still the No. 1 destination to drive to
For the sixth year in a row, Bend is the No. 1 destination for Oregon travelers who come ...
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