More Oregonians now qualify for free health coverage

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon is now able to offer free health care coverage to people in more income categories through a new benefit called Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Bridge. An estimated 100,000 people are anticipated to eventually

Fremont-Winema National Forest proposes recreation fee increases

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Lakeview, OR, July 1, 2024— The Fremont-Winema National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at developed recreation sites across the forest. “The costs associated with the repair and maintenance of recreation features continue to rise,” said

Deschutes County drug dealer sentenced to federal prison

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EUGENE, Ore.—A Bend, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison for possessing 20 pounds of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Isaac Kitashima, 48, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release.

ODF: Mopping up continues on Upper Applegate Fire

Firefighters on the Upper Applegate Fire

Final update (July 1, 2024): Mop up on the Upper Applegate Fire is continuing to increase, as firefighters overnight reached 300-feet into the interior in some areas, upping the percentage complete to 35%. The fire remains 100% lined