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- Redmond's Negus Transfer Station gets a $20 million makeover, opens May 20
- Ex-Yakima police officer, wanted in 2 killings, found near Eugene with gunshot wound, police say
- Business Oregon grants OSU-Cascades funds to fuel innovation
- Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors in Oregon case
- UPDATE: Man arrested after weekend shooting in China Hat Road area
- Idaho man arrested after speeding, hit and run, standoff on roof in SW Bend neighborhood
- Helicopter lands on highway to evacuate Prineville man injured in crash
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- Crave Bend expresses love to the community with health-forward food
- Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
- Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for April 25-May 1
- Where to find live music in Central Oregon April 25-May 1: Blackstrap Bluegrass; Dead Nettle + Nat Lefkoff
- Willy Porter plays SFF Presents concert series in Sisters
- The Toxhards bring anthemic, ambitious pop-rock to Silver Moon Brewing
- Thanks to over $20,000 in community support, Mill Fire Baking has a new home
- What's coming up: Events this week in Central Oregon, April 22-26
- Central Oregon trail conditions: Spring bluebird days ahead; Eastside trails offer escape
- Celebrate Earth Day and public lands protections with these Central Oregon hikes
- Get started surfing on Bend’s river wave with a little help from the community
- Goose hazers, other volunteers play vital roles in Bend park district
- Free concerts, giveaways and demos at Subaru WinterFest this weekend
- Explore calendar April 12-17: Subaru Winterfest 2024; Spring Fling
- Central Oregon trail conditions: Celebrate the ski season this weekend; Lean into 'hero dirt'
- It's shaping up to be a memorable spring on the slopes at Bachelor and Hoodoo
Editorial cartoons
- Book review: A gripping account of Captain Cook's final voyage
- Editorial: Supreme Court decision may clear camps not reduce homelessness
- Editorial: Are charging cars by miles driven and tolling the right answers to Oregon's transportation needs?
- Letters to the editor: End rodeos; McLeod-Skinner for Congress; Bailey for sheriff
- Editorial: Why Bend might want to pay the mayor and councilor more
- Editorial: State is providing too little information about paid leave program
- Guest Column: New Medicare cuts threaten access to care for seniors
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