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Ranking the 5 worst Blazers starters of the Damian Lillard era
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Weber State point guard Damian Lillard hit the ground running with the Portland Trail Blazers, starting all 82 games and winning Rookie of the Year honors. Lillard had 11 highly productive seasons in Portland, resulting in a spot on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He's arguably the best to ever wear a Blazers jersey as the franchise's leading scorer, with 19,376 points accumulated throughout those 11 years.
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Kotek proposes changing State School Fund calculations: Eugene/Springfield districts react
Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday released a proposal to increase the State School Fund’s current service level estimate for the 2025-27 biennium by $515 million. The State School Fund provides the majority of funding for K-12 public schools. In 2023, the state budgeted $10.2 billion for Oregon schools. The current service level is the state’s...
Whisky Creek Fire remains at 10.5 acres; human activity blamed, investigation ongoing
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. (KATU) — Officials say the Whisky Creek Fire burning in the Mt. Hood National Forest, near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, remains at 10.5 acres Sunday afternoon. The fire is located about five miles southeast of Cascade Locks and was first reported Saturday morning.
DP Little League Juniors win State Tournament to advance to Western Regionals in Oregon
DP Little League Juniors All-Stars win State Tournament to advance to Western Regionals. The post DP Little League Juniors win State Tournament to advance to Western Regionals in Oregon appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Federal officials allow Oregon to offer Medicaid services to those behind bars
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will offer the new program, along with Illinois, Kentucky, Utah and Vermont. They’re joining California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington state which first piloted programs offering some Medicaid services to people about to be released. ...
Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species
Conservation groups intend to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for federal protection of a small mammal that lives in tree tops and is considered by conservationists to be a harbinger of forest health. In a notice last month, officials from the Center for Biological Diversity, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Cascadia Wildlands and Oregon Wild said they will challenge the agency’s denial of federal protection for red tree voles under the Endangered Species Act. ...
Bend Elks Lodge host annual car show for a good cause
Bend Elks Lodge invited the public to a car show on Saturday. Around 50 cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display at the free community event with proceeds going to Central Oregon charities. Bend Elks Lodge host annual car show for a good cause. The Bend Elks Lodge invited the...
Bend-La Pine Schools program promotes strength and inclusion.
Bend-La Pine Schools in Bend, Oregon has a program called Sources of Strength, which helps middle and high school students by fostering coping skills, resiliency, and connections among peers and adults. Student leaders lead the program to promote belonging and inclusion in the school community. The program is part of a Healthy Schools partnership with Deschutes County Health Services to ensure students feel they belong and know when to seek help.
Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity
A Tennessee woman flew all the way to Bend this week for a critical spine surgery. She was able to make the trip thanks to a non-profit charity that funds medical flights. Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity. A Tennessee woman flew all...
Portland FBI chief visits Bend, discusses election security
FBI Portland field office Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson was in Bend Friday to discuss the agency's efforts for election security. Portland FBI chief visits Bend, discusses election security. FBI Portland field office Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson was in Bend Friday to discuss the agency's efforts for...
The Oregon High Desert Classics horse event is back in its 35th year
The Classic at the J Bar J Horse Fields showcases the skill and grace of both the riders and the horses. Oregon High Desert Classics horse event returns, raising funds for J Bar J Youth Services. The Oregon High Desert Classics is back in Bend, raising money for J Bar...
‘A very serious public safety threat’: Deschutes DA says homeless camps on federal land need to be addressed, to avert disaster
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- Satellite images east of Redmond show hundreds of acres of garbage left by those living on federal land, a growing problem that has local officials speaking out about the potential dangers, especially during wildfire season. "The risk is intense. The risk is real. There is a very serious public safety threat," Deschutes The post ‘A very serious public safety threat’: Deschutes DA says homeless camps on federal land need to be addressed, to avert disaster appeared first on KTVZ.
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