Deschutes deputy DA Kropf announces run for Helt’s House seat
A Deschutes County prosecutor announced Wednesday he will run as a Democratic candidate for the Oregon House seat in Bend currently held by Republican Cheri Helt.
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Oregon House moves to ban discrimination based on hair style
The Oregon House on Wednesday approved a bill to ban discrimination based on hair texture and style, and to require that all businesses accept cash and can’t be ‘card only.’
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Pick 3 Day’ game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Idaho Lottery’s “Pick 3 Day” game were: 6-9-2 (six, nine, two)
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Seattle council OKs more tent cities, tiny houses
The Seattle City Council has voted to allow the creation of up to 40 tent cities, tiny house villages or parking lots where people living in their cars can camp — a sharp increase from the number the city currently allows.
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FAA grants $3 million for new Redmond Airport operations building
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $3 million grant toward a new operations and snow removal equipment building at Redmond Airport.
Continue ReadingIdaho News Coverage Advisory
Good afternoon! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up today in Idaho. The West Regional Desk can be reached at (602) 417-2400. A reminder, this information is not for publication or broadcast and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy
Continue ReadingMelania Trump receives award from Palm Beach university
First lady Melania Trump received a Palm Beach society award on Wednesday at a luncheon held at The Breakers, a local luxury resort. For the past 28 years, the Woman of Distinction Award from Palm Beach Atlantic University, a small Christian college in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been bestowed on two women with ties
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor wants more shelters and forced treatment of mentally ill to ease state’s growing homeless problem.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor wants more shelters and forced treatment of mentally ill to ease state’s growing homeless problem.
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High Desert ‘Free Family Saturday’ coming up
Mid Oregon Credit Union welcomes the community to enjoy free admission to the High Desert Museum on Saturday, Feb. 29.
Continue ReadingInterpreting Trump’s pardons
Tell Trump he’s got power and he’ll use it. Washington sages thought that the crushing pressures, ingrained customs and the implied morality of his office would force Donald Trump to conform to traditional notions of presidential behavior. But the US President’s latest flurry of decrees shows that was a bad bet. American presidents can pretty
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BPRD spring youth sports registration deadlines approach
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local youth are invited to participate in the Bend Park and Recreation District’s spring sports leagues. The deadline to register for the Youth Lacrosse League is March 2; Bitty Baseball’s registration deadline is March 7; and the deadline to register for Girls Softball League is March 11. Registration is available online or by
Continue ReadingHawaiian Airlines donates 35 million miles to nonprofits
Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — Hawaiian Airlines and HawaiianMiles members donated 35 million miles to 13 local nonprofits in 2019 through their member giving program. Each organization received an average of 2.8 million miles to support services aligned with Hawaiian’s corporate pillars of culture, education, environment and health and
Continue ReadingWA–Washington Digest Advisory 8:30 am
Good morning. Our news coverage plans Wednesday. If you have questions or suggestions about the report, please call the Seattle bureau at 206-682-1812 or 1-800-552-7694. REVENUE FORECAST OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington lawmakers are set to receive an updated revenue forecast ahead of releasing their supplemental budget plans. By Rachel La Corte. DEVELOPING. SPORTS BKC—CALIFORNIA-WASHINGTON STATE
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Power outage closes Redmond’s Obsidian MS
Obsidian Middle School in Redmond was closed Wednesday due to a power outage but is expected to reopen Thursday, officials said.
Continue ReadingThe Hill criticizes John Solomon’s Ukraine columns, implements new policies after lengthy review
The Hill on Wednesday released the findings of its months-long review into the work of John Solomon, the former executive at the outlet whose columns pushing right-wing conspiracy theories about Ukraine played a pivotal role in President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry. The findings of the investigation, which were announced in a memo posted online, were
Continue Reading‘MAGA’ hat-wearing pigeons released in downtown Las Vegas, group says
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU ) — An anonymous group calling itself “P.U.T.I.N.” said they released pigeons wearing MAGA hats into downtown Las Vegas. According to an email from the group’s apparent leader “Coo Hand Luke,” PUTIN — which stands for Pigeons United To Interfere Now — released the
Continue ReadingSunny and Mild On The Mountain
This looks to be another fantastic day for winter sports lovers!
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