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Redmond Stabbing Was Self-Inflicted

A police investigation concluded a stabbing that occurred last week to a victim was self-inflicted. On Thursday March 14, at approximately 4:55 p.m., the Redmond Police responded to a stabbing that occurred in the downtown area near SW 7th St. and SW Evergreen Ave. The Read More

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Oregon Employment On The Rise

In February, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4,400 jobs, following a revised loss of 5,700 jobs in January. February’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+1,000 jobs) and in health care and social Read More

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Lethal Death With Dignity Rose In ’23

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has released its 26th annual report on the Oregon Death with Dignity Act (DWDA), which shows an almost 30% increase in the number of prescriptions written for lethal doses of medication under the Act in 2023. Prescriptions rose about 29%, Read More

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Bend Street Preservation Plan Approved

The City’s 2024 street preservation plans were approved this week when City Council approved paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The City of Bend is preparing to do about $4.6 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve Read More