Pay attention to new reduced speeds this month. O regon’s roads are on average slower than most states, but not the slowest. Speed limits travel a wide spectrum. As the saying goes, “everything’s bigger in Texas,” and this extends to speed limits which cap at 85 mph. Alaska has the slowest, with a top speed […]
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Oregon does “well” in renter survey
State gets an F for affordability
Oregon received a passing grade in the current Apartment List’s Annual Renter Satisfaction Survey. This, however, is an average. Like a teen’s grades, Oregon‘s rating was all over the map. The state received an A+ for pet-friendliness, yet (and big surprise) garnered an F for affordability. The data came from over 45,000 responses focused exclusively on […]
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Traveler Alert: Fire Closes Highway 20
Closure expected to be “lengthy,” officials say.
Traveling to the Willamette Valley or into the Cascades today? Avoid Highway 20. The Oregon Department of Transportation released this notice less than one hour ago, alerting drivers to the closure of Hwy. 20: “U.S. 20 remains closed because of a wildfire about 5 miles west of Santiam Pass. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at […]
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Have library fines? Here’s your chance to have them forgiven
Donate food items to have your Deschutes County Library fines forgiven.
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Overcast or sunny? Weekend weather report: 6/2-6/4
Trying to decide what to do for your late spring weekend? Are you hitting the trails? Floating the river? Check the weather before making your decision! Friday is set to be sunny with a high around 75 degrees. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70’s. Sunday will also be partly cloudy, […]
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Warm weather here to stay! Weekend weather 5/26-5/28
Check the weather report before you plan your weekend!
Are we set to cool off for the weekend, or will the warm streak continue? Break out your summer wardrobe because it looks like summer is fast approaching! Friday is set to be sunny with a high near 74 degrees. Saturday will be sunny with highs in the low 80’s. Sunday will be sunny with […]
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Oregon’s Congressional delegation reacts to the president’s proposed budget
Sen. Wyden says the budget ‘belongs in the trash can.’
When it comes to the proposed fiscal year 2018 budget issued today by the president, some of Oregon’s leaders didn’t waste time weighing in. From Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley (D): “News flash to Donald Trump: Most Americans don’t have their own skyscrapers and jets and golf courses. They’re working long hours; stressed out about how […]
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Happy Earth Day!
How does Oregon compare to other states in term of eco-friendliness?
Happy Earth Day! In honor of Mother Earth, WalletHub determined that Oregon is the 3rd most eco-friendly state in the country for 2017. Not only is Oregon the 3rd most eco-friendly state in the union, Oregon is first in percentage of energy consumption from renewable resources. Hydroelectric power provides nearly two-thirds of electricity generated in […]
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Weekend weather planning: Weather Update for 4/21-4/23
Before planning your weekend, check out the weather.
Light April showers are in no short supply this year. Though this week has seen rain several times, the weekend will boast only a slight chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will be partly cloudy with temperatures around 61 degrees. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high around 62 degrees, […]
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Scenes from Greg Walden’s Town Hall
Amid a rowdy crowd demanding answers, Walden keeps his cool
Scenes from Thursday’s Town hall where Sen. Greg Walden took questions from an often irate and rowdy crowd. Questions ranged from the 1st Amendment to the failed repeal efforts of the Affordable Care Act, gun safety, transportation and the gas tax single payer insurance plans and more. Check out our photos and snippets of our […]