Four-year high school graduation rates in Oregon have inched up, but still remain below the most recent national average.

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There are several ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day, from an intimate evening at home to a splurge on a special dinner at a local restaurant. We’re highlighting just a few of the events happening ...

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Sam Robinson, of Madras, is the board president and founder of Unity4Inclusion, a new nonprofit that aims to break barriers for those with disabilities. It is one of 34 local organizations that ...

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Since 2022, the state’s cannabis taxes have paid for free behavioral health and addiction treatment for more than 35,000 ...

Ian Cranston appeared virtually with his attorney on Jan. 28 at a hearing at Deschutes County Circuit Court, where Circuit ...

Last summer, on Aug. 21, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District staff delivered a presentation to its board of ...

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In my humble opinion, the majority of people in the world prefer Peace on Earth to the alternative. I’ve asked around, not exactly a scientific survey, and everyone I’ve asked prefers Peace on Earth.