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Oregon’s Bynum, Merkley and Florida Republicans target microplastics with new bill

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum views the bipartisan, bicameral and bicoastal Microplastics Safety Act as a way to marry…

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Oregon approves ambitious framework for ’microgrids’

Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. Microgrids are…

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Bend’s old post office reborn as boutique hotel

The Westman preserves 93 years of history with a modern twist Bend’s newest hotel will feature a nod…

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Guest column: Central Oregon public land sales were stopped. What’s next?

Living in Central Oregon, it’s easy to forget how fortunate we are to have such close access to…

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Homeless camp residents help stop Juniper Ridge Fire in Bend

Deputy fire marshal credits encampment’s help in high-wind fire fight Homeless encampment residents from Juniper Ridge helped keep…

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Cram Fire grows to 77,000 acres, shifts direction southward

The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties increased in size Wednesday as wildfire crews battled high temperatures…

Breeze Airways to start new routes from Redmond Airport.

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Breeze to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas

New airline steps in just days after Avelo announces departure A new boutique airline is adding twice weekly…

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Oregon Women Veterans Conference planned in Bend

Registration is open for the Oregon Women Veterans Conference Sept. 27 in Bend. The event is billed as…

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Oregon AG sues Morrow County officials, Rep. Smith for $6.9M

The Oregon attorney generals is suing Morrow County officials and state Rep. Greg Smith for $6.9 million.

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Madras police chief fired after critical review

The chief of two years says city administrator, who called for his firing, has anger management issues

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