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Difficult hurdles stand before Central Oregon resort proposal | Opinion

On Oct. 9, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals released the latest in a series of decisions on the validity of Deschutes County’s approval of the Thornburgh Resort proposal, which has been pending since before 2006. The decision is 130 pages long and involved multiple issues and parties that cannot adequately be summarized in limited space. So, we confine ourselves to the reasons for LUBA’s remand, as well as a discussion of the role of water and Native American treaty rights in land use decision making today.

Deschutes County, OR · 1d

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Oregon transportation funding faces pressure as gas tax revenue falls

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is beginning to see a decline in gasoline tax revenue as drivers increasingly use more fuel-efficient vehicles and electric cars. The Oregon Department of Transportation reported that motor fuel tax revenue was down 2.2 percent during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Oregon · 15h
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Column | 45 Words: We need to do more for Oregon’s veterans

Last week, amid the tsunami of election coverage, you may have missed our annual Salute to Veterans special publication. If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to find a copy and read through the stories of 28 veterans. On this Veterans Day, here are a few numbers to...

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Veterans who paid for help with VA disability claims may be owed money

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging military veterans who paid Trajector Medical for help with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits to file a claim in the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy court extended the deadline for veterans to submit claims to November, 30, 2026.

Oregon · 10h
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Oregon receives another $197 million for rural health care

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has been awarded approximately $197.3 million in additional federal funding to improve health care access in rural communities. The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday that the funding represents the state’s second consecutive annual award through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The first round...

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KTVZ

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Warm Veteran’s Day before next system move into Central Oregon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Howdy all, and happy Tuesday! We're continuing our warming trend over the next few days, with tomorrow- Veterans Day- shaping up to be the warmest of them all. Highs will climb into the upper 60s, well above our average high of 52 degrees for this time of year. We'll keep plenty of clouds in the forecast throughout much of the week, but most of us should stay dry through Thursday.

Central Oregon, OR · 1d

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Speaker Fahey on post-midterm priorities; Oregon nonprofits sue GoFundMe

The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This transcript is intended as a helpful companion to the original audio and should not be considered a verbatim record. For the most accurate representation, please refer to the audio recording.

Oregon · 1d

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Thousands of Ballots from Midterm Election Remain Unverified

SALEM, OR – Tuesday is the last day County Clerks in Oregon will accept ballots postmarked by Election Day. They’re now reaching out to correct unverified ballots before the Dec. 11 certification. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read says thousands of ballots go un-counted each cycle because officials...

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Drivers Across Oregon Continue Turning Roadkill Sightings Into Vital Conservation Data

SALEM, OR – Oregon leads the West Coast in wildlife versus vehicle crashes, but a high-tech approach is helping in the search for solutions. Oregon wildlife biologists are getting their first clear look at where millions of animals die on state roadways each year, thanks to a partnership the Oregon Zoo’s partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Oregon · 14h

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74% of Oregon Pedestrian Deaths Occurred at Night: Drivers Slow Down & Walkers Be Visible with Clothing or Lites

SALEM – Dark and rainy weather starts to envelop Oregon in November and the changing conditions can make people walking and rolling harder to see. Pedestrian deaths from traffic crashes increase each fall and winter. Of the 477 total Oregon pedestrian deaths between 2020-2024, 62% happened in the fall and winter months (September – February.)

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Temporary Holiday Opening of Franklin Underpass Begins November 20

(Photo courtesy of City of Bend) The Franklin Avenue undercrossing will temporarily re-open for the holidays to help improve holiday travel and access to local businesses during the holiday shopping season. The underpass is scheduled to temporarily reopen to traffic by the end of the day on Friday, November 20, 2026, and will remain open through Sunday, January 3, 2027.

Bend, OR · 11h

Post Register

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Colorado teen and mother helped Utah girl reach safety through online chats

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A conversation that began during an online game led a Colorado teenager and his mother to help a Utah girl get out of a dangerous situation. Landon Tresp said he met the girl while playing Among Us. After she told him she had run away, the two began talking on Discord. When she later said she was the Utah teenager whose disappearance had been in the news, Landon went to his mother, Khristina.

Utah · 4h

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Flood advisory issued for parts of NW Oregon, SW Washington as heavy rain sweeps region

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — With heavy rain sweeping the region Tuesday, the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for north Willamette Valley and parts of southwest Washington. The downpour is causing some minor flooding in low-lying areas. Leaf-clogged drains can also create ponding on streets and sidewalks.

Willamette Valley, OR · 1d

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Bend Municipal Airport’s New Control Tower ‘Really Was a Group Effort’

((Left) Dignitaries attending the ceremony included Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler (in bright pink jacket) who stands next to Airport Director Tracy Williams (Right) At 115 feet in height, the control tower is Bend’s tallest building | Photos by Andrea Hine) “A lot of people don’t realize that Redmond isn’t...

Bend, OR · 2d

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Coinme must shut its crypto ATMs by Jan. 1 under a $2.5 million deal with 34 state regulators, and Oregon says anyone asked to put cash in a kiosk should stop and call police

Coinme Inc., a Seattle-based crypto kiosk operator, has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle with 34 state financial regulators and to end its kiosk operations by Jan. 1, 2027. If it misses that date, it owes an additional $4 million penalty. Oregon’s regulator used the announcement to give a warning: anyone asked to put […]

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Oregon officials warn of carbon monoxide dangers as cold weather nears

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and emergency officials are urging people to stay alert as they turn to fuel-burning appliances to stay warm this fall and winter. With colder months ahead, state officials are reminding Oregonians to be aware of potential seasonal threats, including a preventable hazard known as “the silent killer.”

Oregon · 6h

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Southern Oregon groups share in $5.3M OCF statewide grants

Grants recipients ranged from the Ashland Family YMCA to La Clinica to Maslow Project; Josephine County groups receive $75,000. Southern Oregon groups received $485,500 out of $5.3 million distributed by the Oregon Community Foundation that went to all 36 counties in the state. The Fall 2026 Community Grants support a...

Josephine County, OR · 1d

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Oregon’s BallotTrax: Tracking Ballots, Derailing Voter Confidence

Different counties, different messages, and a Secretary of State’s office that knew about the inconsistency. When confusion fuels voter apathy, who benefits?. I’ve been unusually quiet since Election Day. That’s intentional. I’ve always believed it’s more important to be RIGHT than FIRST, especially when discussing election integrity....

Oregon · 1d

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NFIB Survey: Main Street Optimism Remains Steady, Uncertainty Declines in October

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for October was 97.8, down 0.1 points from September and slightly below the 53-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell six points from September to 84, the lowest level since December 2025. “There was little change in optimism among small businesses in October...

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