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Bend’s Epic Aircraft earns new FAA certification

Epic Aircraft has earned a FAA certification for its E1000 AX, a  single engine turbine model airplane, according…

Health

Oregon awards $1.8 million in grants to help people enroll in private insurance

Nearly $1.8 million in grants are coming to 37 community-based organizations and licensed insurance agents across Oregon to…

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Police arrest man in Bend gas station stabbing

A California man was arrested Sunday in connection with a stabbing that took place at an ARCO gas…

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Hail, high winds and lightning slam Central Oregon in weekend storm

A powerful summer storm swept through Central Oregon on Sunday, pelting the area with hail, strong winds and…

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Man gets 10 years for rifle theft, chase at Jefferson County Fair

Rafael Gomez pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon — attempted murder charges dropped The man who…

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Bend man extradited from Thailand to face child sex abuse charges

A Bend man who police say 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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