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Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session

When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…

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Bend man who killed mother sentenced to 20-plus years

Joshua Lawrence Smith, 41, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after being convicted in Deschutes County…

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City of Bend to offer youth internships

The City of Bend is partnering with Youth Career Connect to offer summer internships to Central Oregon youth…

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Officials greenlight managed camp for homeless in Redmond

First-of-its-kind site in Central Oregon could be a model for reducing unsanctioned camping Plans to develop and manage…

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Deschutes County plans major recycling push with new facility design

Project aims to help Deschutes County reach 45% waste diversion by building local infrastructure at Knott Landfill Deschutes…

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Bulletin staff honored with 10 Oregon journalism awards

The Bulletin staff won 10 awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s yearly Associate Newspaper Contest, in reporting…

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Oregon’s governor made a deal with Nvidia to get AI education in Oregon schools. What does it mean?

Oregon is one of several states making deals with the trillion-dollar chip maker to get artificial intelligence lessons…

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Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax

The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…

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Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

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Bend tree code faces early test as 1,500 trees come down for housing

Developers will save 100 trees, replant hundreds more under rules meant to balance tree preservation and housing needs…

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