Northwest

Less snow is the new norm for the Pacific Northwest

HOOD RIVER — For decades, climate researchers have warned that as atmospheric temperatures continue to rise, the Pacific…

Northwest

Chat bot offers answers without judgment

PENDLETON — Blue Mountain Community College recently launched an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to improve communication with students and…

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Rural benefits

JOHN DAY — A change in counting COVID-19 tests will benefit rural Oregon — once the state figures…

Northwest

Study recommends forming a group to build high-speed train

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new government report on high speed rail in the Pacific Northwest recommends that Oregon,…

Northwest

Bend man dies in police shooting in Linn County after high speed chase

A Bend man was shot and killed by police late Tuesday outside Gates after reportedly robbing two Bend…

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Motorcycles thunder through Echo for annual toy run

ECHO — The sound of more than 50 motorcycles thundered through the town of Echo on Saturday, Dec.…

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Bend woman returns from journey around the world

Angela Maxwell began a journey more than six years ago to travel the world on foot.

Northwest

Northeastern Oregon’s early snowstorms have mountains recording 100% snowpack

PENDLETON — Early season storms have Northeast Oregon snow enthusiasts anticipating a snowy winter, and the extended forecast…

Northwest

DEQ extends air quality advisory for much of Eastern Oregon

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality advisory for much of Eastern…

Northwest

Air stagnation advisory covers much of Eastern Oregon

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air stagnation advisory for much of Eastern…

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