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U.S. Rep. Bentz talks Republican power, criticizes media in speech at eastern Oregon summit

Bentz was scheduled to discuss “resilience and environment” at the 2025 Eastern Oregon Economic Summit Oregon’s lone Republican…

Business

Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session

When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…

Local News

HIGHLAND FIRE UPDATE: Fire 5% contained as of Monday morning, evacuations levels unchanged

As fire suppression efforts continue on the Highland Fire in Juniper Canyon, officials have updated the level of…

Lifestyle

Picnic in the Park returns to Prineville soon

The Crook County Foundation event provides free weekly concerts through late August

Business

Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

Business

Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

Government

Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation

The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…

Environment

Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire

CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit…

Elections

Number of Redmond candidates considering a 2026 run for Deschutes County Commission

There are still many unknowns about the 2026 race for Deschutes County Commission. What is known is that…

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Stoked to skate: Redmond student with rare disease helped by customized equipment

Skaters jumped ramps and flipped boards as they skated through Sage Elementary School’s gymnasium Wednesday morning. Fifth grader…

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