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Metolius, OR · Municipal

The Madras Pioneer

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The Jefferson County Fire & EMS Department’s board of directors is looking for a new chief

The Jefferson County Fire & EMS Department’s board of directors has announced they are looking for a new chief. The outgoing interim chief, Kasey Skaar, announced his departure in October, […]

Jefferson County, OR · 19h

takemetotn.com

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This Tiny Oregon Town Eats Like a Big City, So Foodies Skip Portland for the Weekend

Sisters is a small town at the edge of the Cascades, the kind of place where a quilt festival can fill every sidewalk. Most people come for mountain views and western storefronts, not a serious dinner. Yet one newer restaurant on the east side of town has locals and weekend travelers talking about menus the way city folks talk about Portland.

Sisters, OR · 3d

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An Oregon Town Of Just A Few Dozen Residents Is So Dark You Can See The Milky Way From Main Street

A town of just 37 people deliberately removed unnecessary streetlights and replaced others with dark-sky-friendly fixtures. Then it handed out special outdoor bulbs so the stars could take over. That effort paid off in 2024. The little place became the first International Dark Sky Community in Oregon, and the night...

Antelope, OR · 2d

centraloregondaily.com

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Prineville pumping 180 million gallons of water underground for future needs

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- The city of Prineville is injecting water into its Aquifer Storage and Recovery System (ARS), a yearly process that takes place from November to March. Prineville's Public Works Director Casey Kaiser said water is taken in the winter because the levels are higher and the demand is lower.

Prineville, OR · 2d

youroregonnews.com

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Mt. Bachelor fires up wood fuel heat facility

With winter approaching and temperatures cooling, Mt. Bachelor is preparing to fire up a new wood-fueled heating facility designed to reduce the resort’s reliance on propane while putting forest materials from Central Oregon to use. The resort’s Wood Fuel Energy Facility was 15 years in the making, according to...

Central Oregon, OR · 1d

Central Oregonian

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Crooked River Bicentennial Trail offers an interactive look back at local history

The Crook County Historical Society is now offering a chance to learn about early local history while exploring the locations in which it took place. “Ever wonder what Central Oregon […]

Crook County, OR · 23h

cascadebusnews.com

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Redmond’s Downtown Occupancy Reaches a Record 95%

(The old Redmond skating rink is being replaced by a larger multi-use facility targeted for completion around Thanksgiving 2027 | Photo courtesy of Redmond Urban Renewal Agency) When renovation efforts began on the SCP Hotel in 2017, “downtown Redmond was characterized by boarded-up windows, a ton of antique stores, and...

Redmond, OR · 2d

KTVZ News Channel 21

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Prost! Bend announces December 6 closure, thanks community for years of support

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Prost! Bend is preparing to close its doors, announcing December 6th will be its final day of service. The German-style pub shared the news in a social media post Wednesday, saying it will be hitting the "dusty trail" soon and thanking its staff, regular customers and friends for their support over The post Prost! Bend announces December 6 closure, thanks community for years of support appeared first on KTVZ .

Bend, OR · 2d

centraloregondaily.com

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'Sunset Alert': Sarcastic sign mocking Bend Park and Rec posted at Shevlin Park

BEND, Ore. -- Bend Park and Recreation District is responding to a sarcastic sign posted at Shevlin Park mocking the district. The sign, posted on a fence, reads "Sunset Alert: Day Ends Without Your Consent." At the bottom, it reads "Bend Park and Disorientation." It includes the BPRD logo. BPRD...

Bend, OR · 1d

centraloregondaily.com

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Redmond Veterans Day parade honors local service members

Crowds gathered in downtown Redmond for the annual Veterans Day Parade, which stepped off at 11:11 a.m. to honor local veterans and mark the World War I armistice. 101-year-old World War II veteran leads 25th Bend Veterans Day Parade as grand marshal. World War II Army veteran Joseph Sharpe, 101,...

Redmond, OR · 2d

Central Oregonian

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Expressing Crook County School District gratitude

As November settles in and we approach the holiday season, it seems only fitting that we take a moment to pause and reflect on all that we have to be […]

Crook County, OR · 1d

Pacific Northwest Crossing

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FAA announces nationwide ground stop: See what it means for the Pacific Northwest

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, Nov. 13. The ground stop will temporarily halt departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and other airports across the country after a communications problem affected air traffic control centers. The order came shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific time. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy […]

Seattle, WA · 14h

allamericanatlas.com

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5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 6d

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The Underrated Oregon City Where Renting For Just $900 A Month Is Still Possible

Somewhere between Portland’s relentless rent increases and the general feeling that affordable Oregon is a thing that used to exist, La Grande has been sitting quietly in the Grande Ronde Valley, doing just fine. This northeastern Oregon city of about 13,000 people has mountains on multiple sides, a historic...

La Grande, OR · 4d

Law & Crime

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Doctor injected multiple women with rubbing alcohol instead of numbing medicine before yanking off ingrown toenails, lawsuits say

An Oregon doctor has been accused of using rubbing alcohol as a local anesthetic while yanking off someone's ingrown toenails for the second time this year. The post Doctor injected multiple women with rubbing alcohol instead of numbing medicine before yanking off ingrown toenails, lawsuits say first appeared on Law & Crime .

Hillsboro, OR · 21h

KATU.com

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Downtown Portland hits record vacancy; report ties 8,000-worker loss to decline

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A brand-new survey from the Portland Metro Chamber says Downtown Portland’s vacancy rate has reached its highest level on record, as businesses close or leave and the area loses workers and customers. The chamber’s report links high vacancy and the loss of about 8,000...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Oregon Is Packed With Italian Restaurants but This Hidden Gem Deserves Your Attention

An imported Italian wood-fired oven turns out blistered pizzas on a busy Portland street, while the kitchen serves regional specialties that go far beyond typical Italian-American favorites. That alone made me stop scrolling. The restaurant’s menu goes beyond familiar Italian favorites, with distinctive regional dishes and seasonal ingredients. The...

Portland, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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‘Significant resource’: Former Portland Children’s Museum set for demolition

The Oregon Zoo has noted the City of Portland previously marked the property for demolition due to “structural issues."

Portland, OR · 2d

The Valley Times

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A major increase, minor dips highlight Beaverton, Tigard-Tualatin, Sherwood student test scores

Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood schools all saw slight dips and some increases in math, science and English test scores, with the Sherwood School District pulling significantly ahead when it […]

Beaverton, OR · 2d