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Alaska Airlines adds routes from Redmond Airport to Burbank, California

Alaska Airlines is stepping in to fill the void created after Avelo Airlines announced it would cancel flights…

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Madras Speedways Make-A-Wish Night

At the Madras Speedway this past July 19, it was the annual Make-A-Wish night. This year, Nicole and…

Ag Sectors

Key voice in Deschutes conservation plan to retire from irrigation district

Mike Britton to step down from North Unit after years of guiding farmers and forging unlikely alliances Mike…

Government

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 in Pendleton Oregon’s…

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…

News

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Excitement mounts for gold mine that never was

A mining rush near emerges in 1915 at Steelhead Falls

Business

Stricter Oregon water transfer rules die with end of legislative session

Oregon’s legislative session ended with lawmakers not taking action on bills that would impose new environmental review regulations…

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

Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

When many people daydream about their retirement life, they often envision simply kicking back and relaxing while enjoying…

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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Prominent pioneer photographer of Oregon settles in Portland

Benjamin A. Gifford was first in city to make enlargements using electric bulb rather than natural light