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Bend man extradited from Thailand to face child sex abuse charges

A Bend man who police ay fled to Thailand ahead of his trial for allegedly possessing child sexual…

State

Kotek considers vetoing funding for Willamette Falls Trust, three other bills

The Office of the Governor said Kotek is exercising due diligence Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing…

Business

Trump, Congressional Republicans propose big cuts for Western renewable energy labs, research

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory would lose a third of its funding, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory…

Yesteryear

Two locomotives haul Barnes circus to Bend 100 years ago

100 YEARS AGO For the week ending Aug. 9, 1925 Two Locomotives Haul Barnes Circus to Bend  Bend’s…

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Deschutes Public Library urges card renewals ahead of Sept. 1 deadline

The Deschutes Public Library system is asking active cardholders with cards issued or renewed before Jan. 21 to…

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Bend hits heart of road construction season

Road construction in Bend is hitting a crescendo for the 2025 summer season as more than a dozen…

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Homemade pride on display at Deschutes County Fair exhibits

Rows of quilts, pickled goods, kids’ crafts, homegrown vegetables, baked items and more line the exhibitor room at…

Business

Alaska Airlines adds routes from Redmond Airport to Burbank, California

Alaska Airlines is stepping in to fill the void created after Avelo Airlines announced it would cancel flights…

Government

Oregon’s US senators split on weapons sales to Israel as Gazan death toll passes 60,000

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, are typically aligned, but are at odds over…

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High schoolers take a turn as college students at summer academy

College came early this summer for more than 90 high school students who spent a week living and…

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