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Central Oregon sees a drop in homelessness after years of steady rise

  • Mia Maldonado

REDMOND — Homelessness in central Oregon is finally on a decline following years of steady increase, a milestone housing advocates, state lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek celebrated Monday. Nearly 1,700 individuals experienced homelessness across three central Oregon counties in 2026, a 19.1% drop from about 2,100 people in 2025, according to the Homeless Leadership Coalition’s […]

Maupin welcomes back steelhead fishery
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Maupin welcomes back steelhead fishery

  • By Mark Gibson Columbia Gorge News

The opening of steelhead fishing on the Deschutes River last week was much anticipated in the city of Maupin. “The whole town of Maupin is excited,” said John Hazel, owner of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop, in anticipation of the opening. “I would expect a good number of fishermen. We are one of the best steelhead rivers in Oregon,” he explained.

Obituary: James Newton
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Obituary: James Newton

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James Arland Newton, 74, a long-time resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away April 26, 2021, at The Springs Wilsonville.

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COVID-19 restrictions loosened

  • By Gary A. Warner, Oregon Capital Bureau
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Twelve counties, including Hood River County, will see fewer COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and activities beginning Friday as the state …